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About Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital

Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is the leading hospital in South Africa and proudly claims over 30 years of serving the communities of Soweto, Lenasia and surroundings. The hospital provides a wide range of services and prides itself on its multi-disciplinary method. The Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is the top hospital of the Lenmed Health Group, a private group of 10 hospitals in Southern Africa. It has 242 beds and is accredited by the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA), a body which is known by the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQUA).

The hospital has a committed team of international patient coordinators to assist international patients through each step of the treatment process. The Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital is situated in the south of Johannesburg and is 52 km from the O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is available by taxi.

The city of Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa and is a world-leading financial and business centre. It also claims some of South Africa’s leading cultural institutions, comprising museums like the Apartheid Museum, which is situated 22 km away from the hospital. The team at the Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital comprises several experienced doctors, many of whom have got experience in international hospitals.

Facilities Provided:

  • Post-Surgery Care Services
  • Choice of Meals
  • Private Rooms
  • Flight Booking
  • Foreign Currency Exchange
  • Rehabilitation
  • Free Wifi
  • SIM
  • Health Insurance Coordination
  • Translator
  • Accommodation Services
  • International Patient's Lounge
  • TV Inside Room
  • Air Ambulance
  • Interpreter
  • Airport Pickup and Drop
  • Phone in Room
  • Cafe

Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital Infrastructure

  • 254 bed capacity
  • 24 Hour Emergency section
  • Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
  • Clinical Trial Centre
  • Sports Medicine Centre
  • Centre of Excellence for Strokes
  • 24 hour trauma and emergency
  • Many medical specialties
  • Option of Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in Gynaecology, Urology and General Surgery
  • Patient shuttle facility
  • International patient coordinators

Hospital Location

K43 Highway Lenasia, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

Distance from Airport : 52 km

Distance from Railway Station : 13.7 km

Hospital Awards

  • Best Private Hospital in South Africa, 2020 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Private Hospital in South Africa in 2020 by the International Healthcare Commission.
  • Best Hospital for Cardiology, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Cardiology in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
  • Best Hospital for Orthopedics, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Orthopedics in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
  • Best Hospital for Neurology, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Neurology in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
  • Best Hospital for Pulmonology, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Pulmonology in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.

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Top Doctors at Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital

Dr. K Ranchod
Dr.K Ranchod

Neurologist

Johannesburg, South Africa

17 Years of experience

Dr. KD Jivan
Dr.KD Jivan

Neurologist

Johannesburg, South Africa

14 Years of experience

Dr. Nirasha Chiranjan
Dr.Nirasha Chiranjan

Oncologist

Johannesburg, South Africa

15 Years of experience

Dr. Omondi Ogude
Dr.Omondi Ogude

Surgical Oncologist

Johannesburg, South Africa

20 Years of experience

Dr. Sudeshen Naidoo
Dr.Sudeshen Naidoo

Surgical Oncologist

Johannesburg, South Africa

20 Years of experience

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which are the most popular procedures in Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital?
Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital located in South Africa provides services in a vast number of fields. The services offered are guided by exceptionally proficient physicians and surgeons. The most popular procedures offered in Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital are in the field of
What diagnostics and tests are available in Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital?
The Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital located in South Africa is known for the variety of diagnostic approaches available for the candidates to choose from. Apart from the generalized diagnostics test provided like Blood Tests, X-Ray, Echo and Cardiac related tests, the hospital also performs various forms of cosmetic surgery procedures, cancer treatment, transplantation treatments, ophthalmology as well as orthopaedic and paediatric treatments. The treatments offered are thoroughly well-curated so that every candidate is offered a distinguished treatment procedure.
What facilities are available in Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital?
Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Following are some of the procedures which are provided by them: Post-Surgery Care Services, Choice of Meals, Private Rooms, Flight Booking, Foreign Currency Exchange, Rehabilitation, Free Wifi, SIM, Health Insurance Coordination, Translator, Accommodation Services, International Patient's Lounge, TV Inside Room, Air Ambulance, Interpreter, Airport Pickup and Drop, Phone in Room, Cafe
Which Doctors are the most popular in Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital?
Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital flaunts a decorated list of physicians and surgeons. The medical professionals operating here are known for excellency in their respective fields. Some of the most popular doctors in the hospital from various fields are:
  • Dr. K Ranchod
  • Dr. KD Jivan
  • Dr. Nirasha Chiranjan
  • Dr. Omondi Ogude
  • Dr. Sudeshen Naidoo

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Last Reviewed - January 2026

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