St. Nicholas Hospital
📍 sante · lagos-island
One of Nigeria's most respected private hospitals for highly specialized care.
A Pioneer in Kidney Transplantation in Nigeria
St. Nicholas Hospital built a national reputation through its pioneering role in kidney transplantation in Nigeria, a rare specialty requiring technical facilities and surgical expertise that few private institutions in the country were able to offer at the time it was developed. This expertise positioned the hospital as a reference point for Nigerian patients who previously had to travel abroad (India, the UK, South Africa) for this type of procedure, helping reduce outbound medical tourism for certain kidney conditions.
A Historic Location on Lagos Island
Located on Campbell Street, in the heart of Lagos Island, the hospital benefits from a historic position in the city's original business district, predating the development of Victoria Island and Ikoyi as new economic hubs. This location makes it a reference facility for businesses and institutions still based on the historic island, while its network has since expanded with a Victoria Island branch to follow the shift of the metropolis's economic center of gravity. Open 24/7, the hospital combines emergency care, general surgery, and advanced specialties within a single facility, an integrated model sought after by Lagos's business and diplomatic clientele.
A Series of Regional Firsts
After establishing its dialysis unit in August 1998, St. Nicholas Hospital performed West Africa's very first kidney transplant on March 6, 2000, a landmark event that established the hospital as the region's absolute pioneer in this specialty. The hospital has since achieved several other national and regional firsts, including West Africa's first pediatric kidney transplant, cementing its reputation as the reference facility for the most complex kidney conditions.
More Than 300 Transplants Performed
Since that historic first procedure, St. Nicholas Hospital has carried out more than 300 successful kidney transplants, a significant volume of activity for such a demanding specialty in sub-Saharan Africa. The hospital's dialysis unit, which includes dedicated capacity for critically ill patients, continues to operate alongside the transplant program, providing complete care across the nephrology pathway, from initial dialysis through transplantation and post-operative follow-up.
Contact Information
- Address: 57 Campbell Street, Lagos Island, Lagos
- Phone: +234 1 280 0600
- Official Website: https://saintnicholashospital.com