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About This Hospital

Category: Federal University Teaching Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for undergraduate and postgraduate training across all major clinical specialties. Accredited by the West African College of Physicians, the West African College of Surgeons, and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for fellowship and residency training. Houses one of Nigeria's few functional Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology centres. Consistently ranked among Nigeria's premier teaching hospitals and serves as the foremost referral centre for Lagos State and the South-West geopolitical zone.
Affiliation: University of Lagos (UNILAG) — College of Medicine (CMUL), Idi-Araba. Established in 1962 as the teaching hospital of the University of Lagos College of Medicine, LUTH serves as the principal tertiary referral hospital for Lagos State and provides specialist healthcare, undergraduate medical education, postgraduate residency training, and clinical research. It is one of Nigeria's largest and most advanced federal teaching hospitals.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments43 depts

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Surgery (General Surgery)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Urology

Paediatric Surgery

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Nephrology

Neurology

Pulmonology / Chest Medicine

Rheumatology

Dermatology and Venereology

Infectious Disease

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Neonatology

Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Anatomical Pathology

Chemical Pathology

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

Immunology

Medical Laboratory Science

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT / Otolaryngology)

Dental Surgery and Oral Medicine

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy

Family Medicine

Community Health and Primary Care

Pharmacy

Nursing and Midwifery

Medical Social Work

Health Records Management

Specialty Services

Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology (one of Nigeria's few functional radiotherapy centres)

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Advanced Renal and Nephrology Services

Neonatal Intensive Care

Obstetrics and High-Risk Maternity Care

Paediatric Sub-specialties

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Bone Marrow Transplant (in collaboration with partner centres)

HIV/AIDS Clinic and Antiretroviral Treatment

Geriatric and Well-Persons Clinic

Postgraduate Residency Training (WACS, NPMCN accredited)

Specialized Equipment

Linear Accelerator (Radiotherapy)CT ScannerMRI MachineDigital X-ray and FluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingEchocardiographyLaparoscopic surgical equipmentICU ventilators and monitoring systemsAutomated haematology and biochemistry analysersBlood bank and transfusion equipmentEndoscopy suiteBronchoscopy unitHaemodialysis machinesPhototherapy units (neonatology)Operating theatre suite (multiple)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo

Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo is a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and leads one of Nigeria's most prominent federal teaching hospitals. Under his leadership LUTH continues to advance specialist healthcare delivery, strengthen its oncology and radiotherapy services, and deepen postgraduate training for clinicians across Nigeria and West Africa.

Managed By

University of Lagos (UNILAG) / Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

LUTH is the teaching hospital of the University of Lagos, established in 1962 under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. It operates as the clinical training and research arm of the University of Lagos College of Medicine and serves as the premier tertiary referral centre for Lagos State.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via https://www.luth.gov.ng

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at General Outpatient and Family Medicine Departments

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Specialist Clinics)

How to book

Walk-in (General Outpatient)PhoneOnline enquiry via hospital website

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws. Patient data is not disclosed without lawful authority or written consent.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant physician in consultation with the patient and family. A discharge summary is issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

General Outpatient and Specialist Clinics: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, ICU, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

https://www.luth.gov.ng

Location

Idi-Araba, Surulere

Lagos, Lagos

South-West Nigeria

Postal: 102215

Near: Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos — one of Nigeria's premier federal teaching hospitals; affiliated with the University of Lagos College of Medicine (CMUL); major tertiary referral centre for Lagos State and the South-West

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+2348050180001

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics); Emergency services 24 hours, 7 days

Visitor Policy

Restricted — visitors must comply with hospital infection control and ward protocols

Available on-site

WheelchairElevatorRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available in select areas

Accident and Emergency Complex (24 hours)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology Centre

Operating Theatres (multiple)

Radiology and Imaging Suite (CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound)

Medical Laboratory Complex

Blood Bank and Transfusion Services

Haemodialysis Unit

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

General Outpatient Department

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Antenatal and Maternity Ward

Paediatric Ward

Pharmacy

Eye and Ophthalmic Clinic

ENT Clinic

Dental and Oral Surgery Clinic

Maxillofacial Surgery Unit

HIV/AIDS Clinic

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

Mortuary

College of Medicine (CMUL) Campus

Administrative Complex

Room Options

General wardsSemi-private roomsPrivate roomsIntensive Care Units (ICU)Neonatal ICUPaediatric wardMaternity and labour ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency and Trauma care

Radiotherapy and cancer treatment

Cardiothoracic and neurosurgery

Antenatal and postnatal care

Neonatal intensive care

Paediatric outpatient clinic

Mental health and psychiatry services

HIV/AIDS clinic and treatment

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Blood bank and transfusion services

Medical social services

Postgraduate residency training

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Federal Government Employees Health PlanSelect private health insurance plans

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency — 24 hours)

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