OUTPATIENT SERVICES
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Consultation
Our primary care consultation services are designed to provide patient-centered care without the need for hospital admission. These services include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of common ailments such as: Malaria, pneumonia, bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections, diarrheal diseases (cholera, typhoid, amoebiasis, rotavirus, salmonella), worm infestations, heartburn, bloating, food poisoning, sexual transmitted diseases, UTI’s, peptic ulcer disease, tuberculosis (TB), fungal diseases, scabies, hypertension, diabetes, eye infections (trachoma and conjunctivitis), schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) etc.
- Treatment planning tailored to individual needs.
- Preventive care and wellness advice.
- Health education to promote informed lifestyle choices.
- Free follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.
Benefits of our primary care services:
- Early detection and diagnosis of health issues.
- Personalized care plans based on individual patient profiles.
- Improved health outcomes through timely intervention and monitoring.
- Quick referrals to specialist consultants when specialized care is required.
Our goal is to support your health journey with professional, accessible, and compassionate care at every visit.
- Laboratory Services Overview
During your outpatient visit, you may be required to undergo laboratory investigations. These tests play a vital role in:
- Aiding in the diagnosis of diseases
- Monitoring the effectiveness of treatments
- Screening for potential health risks
Our laboratory is equipped with modern technology and staffed by qualified professionals to ensure the highest standards of care.
We are committed to providing accurate and reliable diagnostic results across a wide range of tests, including:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Immunohematology
- Immunochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Histopathology
Our medical laboratory is fully licensed by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) under the Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Act, Chapter 253 of the Constitution of Kenya.
We look forward to supporting your health through quality laboratory diagnostics.
- Pharmaceutical Services
Our pharmacy serves outpatients, inpatients and walk-in clients for prescription and over the counter drugs.
We have partnered with reputable pharmaceutical companies to purchase drugs at a discounted rate. The discounts are passed over to you. Our pharmacy operating hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
- Psychiatry Services
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental disorders and associated challenging behaviors in children, adolescents, and adults.
Since 2014, we have been committed to delivering high-quality, specialist psychiatric care. Our mental health team lead by Dr. Francis Matete works with patients and their families to support mental health and overall well-being.
We manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions such as:
- Mood disorders such as anxiety disorders, unipolar, depression and bipolar mood disorder.
- Psychosis such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, organic psychotic states.
- Epilepsy and associated challenging behavior.
- Personality disorders.
- Confusion in the elderly (dementia / delirium).
- Mental health complications of pregnancy and child birth.
- Learning disabilities and associated challenging behavior.
- Behavioral and emotional disorders such as conduct disorders, ODD, OCD, ADHD, impulse-control disorder, pyromania, kleptomania etc.
- Stress and its complications such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
- Alcohol and substance use disorders.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Eating and body image disorders.
At Kilimani Hospital we are cognizant of the challenges that mental illness poses to family members and caregivers of people who suffer from it. We respect our client’s privacy and are sensitive to their challenges. Our mental health team will find every possible solution to enable our patients achieve remission and recovery.
- Psychology Services
The psychology department at Kilimani Hospital was founded in to provide psychotherapy and counselling services to patients dealing with emotional, psychological and behavioral issues.
Psychotherapy
It is considered to be the appropriate treatment when the patients difficulties are thought to be caused by early childhood experiences. We provide supportive psychotherapy, behavioral psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to:
- Individuals:
Purpose: Assist individuals in exploring their feelings, thoughts, and actions.
Issues addressed: Anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, self-worth issues, death.
2. Couples:
Purpose: Enhance communication, address conflicts, and reinforce relationships.
Issues addressed: Cheating, intimacy problems, communication difficulties, counseling before marriage.
- Families:
Purpose: Tackle problems that influence a family unit’s health and functioning.
Issues dealt with: Difficulties in parenting, clashes within the family, children’s behavioral problems, family members’ substance abuse.
- Groups
Purpose: Group therapy offers support and perspective within a group context.
Common Topics: Recovery from addiction, bereavement, social anxiety disorder, anger management strategies, trauma recovery.
Counseling
We offer a wide range of counseling services to support clients undergoing uncomplicated but specific current problems such as trauma, alcohol & substance abuse, bereavement, relationship problems, loss of income and medication adherence.
- Nutrition services
Our nutritionist is available by appointment only. Some of the services offered by our nutrition clinic are:
- Nutrition examinations and diagnosis.
2. Conservative and restorative nutrition programs.
3. Meal planning. This includes: Diet plans and prescribing supplements
4. Critical care nutrition.
5. Maternal and child health nutrition.
6. Pediatric nutrition:
7. Special clinic nutrition. This includes: –
-Nutrition and mental health counseling
-Nutrition in diabetes
-Nutrition in hypertension
-Nutrition in renal disease
-Nutrition in cancer treatment
-Nutrition in obesity and weight management
- Physiotherapy services
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. Book an appointment today for physiotherapy services.
- Minor Procedures
Our facility is equipped to perform a variety of minor procedures without the need for hospital admission. These include:
- Suturing of cuts and lacerations
- Excision of lipomas
- Removal of ingrown toenails
- Removal of ganglion cysts
- Wound Care
We also offer comprehensive wound care services for a range of conditions, including:
- Diabetic wounds
- Venous ulcers
- Burns
- Chronic wounds
- Pressure sores
Our experienced team ensures effective treatment and personalized care to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Health Education
It is increasingly becoming important for organizations to ensure that their employees are well aware of mental health and substance use issues in the workplace and society at large.
With this in mind, Kilimani Hospital had designed a 2-day mental health awareness course meant to educate employers and employees about different types of mental health and substance use issues and how to address them.
This training is interactively delivered by our mental health professionals which comprise of individuals with various skill sets in mental health. Our registered health workers will expertly deliver this training and make it an engaging and practical experience for all attendees.
To find out more about our mental health seminar please fill out the form on the home page.