Namo HospitalLodwar

Our doctors

More than ten doctors work at Namo. The team covers obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and primary care every day, and consultants in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, and neurology travel to Lodwar for monthly clinics.

Clinical team

  • Here once a month

    Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

    Cardiology

    More than 500 open-heart surgeries overseen

    Leads cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Namo Hospital and supports the monthly cardiology clinic. Works alongside the on-site ECG and echocardiography service to assess and manage patients without referring them out of Turkana.

    We are still adding this doctor’s name and photograph.

  • Here once a month

    Consultant Neurosurgeon

    Neurology

    Runs the monthly neurosurgery clinic, assessing brain and spine conditions in Lodwar. Patients who once travelled to Eldoret or Nairobi for a neurosurgical opinion can be seen here.

    We are still adding this doctor’s name and photograph.

  • Here once a month

    Consultant Neurologist

    Neurology

    Assesses and manages stroke, epilepsy, headache disorders and nerve injury, working with the physiotherapy team on rehabilitation after a stroke.

    We are still adding this doctor’s name and photograph.

  • Here every day

    Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

    Gynaecology and maternity

    Leads antenatal care, delivery and postnatal follow-up, with a theatre staffed around the clock for emergency obstetric care.

    We are still adding this doctor’s name and photograph.

  • Here every day

    Consultant Paediatrician

    Paediatrics

    Cares for children from birth through adolescence, covering immunisation, growth monitoring and the treatment of acute childhood illness.

    We are still adding this doctor’s name and photograph.

  • Here every day

    Medical Officer, Primary Care

    Primary care

    The first doctor most patients meet. Handles everyday illness, annual physicals and the ongoing management of diabetes and hypertension, and refers on when a specialist is needed.

    We are still adding this doctor’s name and photograph.

Individual consultant names and photographs are being added. Until then, reception can tell you exactly who is on duty and when the next specialist clinic runs.

Ask who is on duty

Clinics in cardiology and neurology run monthly. Call to find out when the consultant you need is next in Lodwar.

In an emergency, call +254 782 618 889 instead. Someone answers at any hour.

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