Medical Center by Dr. Dilantha Kariyawasam - Buttala
Do you know something great about Sri Lanka? Even though we are not a rich country, we have a free health system accessible to all. There are thousands of hospitals all around the island with qualified doctors and staff. It may not be sophisticated and easy at all the times, but it serves a great service.
Anyhow, to be more comfortable or to have a quick checkup, there are private hospitals and medical services too. Most government doctors separately operate a private practice as well, after their working hours. So, let me introduce my regular one in my area to you.
The Location
It's within walking distance (around 100m) of the Buttala bus stand, along the Buttala-Kataragama main road. It's located along the main road, just beside the Sanasa Development Bank. The place is easily reachable by bus, three-wheeler, or private vehicle, and you will see the name board in the image below to easily locate the place. As Buttala is the major city in the area, it's convenient for people to visit here.
The name board
There is sufficient parking in front of the medical center, for free. So, it's not an issue with using a private vehicle.
As I remember, Dr. Dilantha started this around 5 years ago. He is a graduate from the University of Peradeniya and is currently working at the Monaragala General Hospital. Within a few weeks, his reputation increases, and now he has the most successful PP in the area.
Patients are in the que
As you can see in the above image, there are many patients in the queue, and waiting in chairs. For one thing, Dr. Dilantha is very kind and tries to have a connection with the patients. Both my father and mother are occasionally checked by him for high blood pressure, & sugar, and I am also a common customer here, whenever needed. His suggestions and medicines are on the spot most of the time. That's why he is popular in the area.
Facilities & Services
- General consultation and diagnosis for common illnesses by the doctor
- Pharmacy providing medications at affordable prices
- Basic laboratory tests - ECG, Urine, and blood Tests
- First aid & emergency care
- Birth Control medicines, Salines, Vitamins, etc
A bed for an emergency
So, apart from the basic diagnosis, there are many facilities, even for a small medical center. For laboratory tests, they have cooperated with Monaragala Arogya Laboratory. We can get the reports within 12 hours and consult with the doctor straight away. There are two ladies to help the doctor in giving prescribed medicines, taking blood, and helping him with small surgeries, like injuries.
Prices
- Normal diagnosis - Rs. 500/ 1.6 USD (Doctor fee) + medicine charges (typically around Rs. 1000/ 3.30 USD)
- Full blood count (FBC) - Rs. 400/ 1.33 USD
- Lipid profile - Rs. 1200/ 3.99 USD
- Urine full report - Rs. 400/ 1.33 USD
The prices are reasonable given the current economy of the country.
When you are visiting, it's better to bring the previous medical records for easy consultations.
There are no options for booking/ reservations, as it doesn't take a long time in the process. And remember to bring cash, as they do not have the card payment option.
Diagnosing my wife
A few days back, I took my wife to the doctor to get some medicines for her common cold. As always, we had satisfactory service, and within a few times of taking them, her situation got better.
So, I recommend this place and the doctor for anyone who has common illnesses and minor injuries. The atmosphere, service, and the support staff are satisfactory.
The Place | Medical Center by Dr. Dilantha Kariyawasam |
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Type of place | Medical center |
The Doctor | Dr. Dilantha Kariyawasam (M.B.B.S. Sri Lanka) |
Opening days and hours | 7.00 a.m.-8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.-8.30 p.m. |
Location | on Google Maps |
Website/ Social Media | N/A |
Time of Visit | recent visit 9th of August, 2025 |
Services and results | Satisfied |
Until the next time! Enjoy!
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