Mornings 7am–12pm · Evenings 4:30pm–9:30pm · Walk-ins welcome
Trusted medical care, morning and evening, in Arugam Bay
Walk-in consultations, pharmacy, emergency care, and tourist health services. Mornings 7:00 am – 12:00 pm and evenings 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm, every day — for locals and travelers.
★ 4.3 on Google · 7am–12pm & 4:30–9:30pm, 7 days · Walk-ins welcome
Open Twice Daily
Mornings 7:00 am – 12:00 pm and evenings 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm, every day of the week. No appointments needed.
English-Speaking Care
Comfortable, clear communication for travelers and locals alike.
Comprehensive Services
Consultations, pharmacy, and basic emergencies under one roof.
What we treat
Common conditions, traveler health, and emergencies.
General Consultation
Walk-in consultation with our doctor for any health concern, day or night.
Learn more → ←Pharmacy
In-house pharmacy stocking common medications, travel essentials, and prescriptions.
Learn more → ←Travel Health
Health support for visitors — from food poisoning to fevers and travel insurance documentation.
Learn more → ←First Aid & Emergencies
Stabilisation and treatment for cuts, fractures, burns, and other urgent injuries.
Learn more → ←Wound Care & Stitches
Cleaning, stitching, and dressing wounds — including reef cuts and surf injuries.
Learn more → ←IV Drips & Hydration
Intravenous fluids for severe dehydration, hangovers, food poisoning, and heat exhaustion.
Learn more → ←Anti-Rabies Vaccination
Bitten by a dog, cat, or monkey? We keep anti-rabies vaccine in stock and start treatment the same day.
Learn more → ←Dengue & Fever Testing
Sudden fever in the tropics? We run a same-day dengue blood test and assess your fever, with results in hours.
Learn more → ←Ear Wax Removal & Ear Care
Blocked ears, wax, or swimmer's ear after long days in the water? Quick, safe ear care and wax removal.
Learn more → ←Laboratory & Diagnostics
On-site blood tests, ultrasound, and X-ray — so your doctor can make the right call quickly.
Learn more → ←Jellyfish, Sea Urchin & Reef Injuries
Jellyfish stings, sea-urchin spines, and reef cuts — the injuries the ocean here gives most. We treat them all.
Learn more → ←ECG & Heart Checks
On-site ECG (heart tracing) for chest pain, palpitations, or a pre-travel heart check — read by our doctor straight away.
Learn more → ←Short Stay & Observation Unit
Beds to rest and be monitored for a few hours — for IV drips, dehydration, or when the doctor wants to keep an eye on you.
Learn more → ←Specialist Care Arrangement
Need a cardiologist, surgeon, or other specialist? We arrange referrals, scans, and hospital admission and coordinate it all.
Learn more → ←What our patients say
20 · Google
“We just walked into this pharmacy and were blown away by how kind the doctor and staff were. Three of us were suffering from a heat rash and didn’t know what it was. The doctor provided a full consultation and recommended the right treatment.”
“I’d highly recommend this doctor to anyone visiting or living in Arugam Bay. Thoughtful, professional and genuinely caring.”
Frequently asked questions
What are The Dispensary Arugambay opening hours?
We are open mornings from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and evenings from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm, seven days a week, all year round. Walk in during opening hours — no appointment needed.
Do I need an appointment?
No. We are a walk-in clinic. Just come to Panama Road in Arugam Bay during opening hours — mornings 7am to 12pm, or evenings 4:30pm to 9:30pm.
Do you handle travel insurance?
Yes — we facilitate insurance. We issue itemised, English-language receipts and medical documentation so you can claim your consultation, medicines, tests, and treatment from your travel insurer. Just ask at reception and tell us what your policy needs.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Our staff speak English, Sinhala, and Tamil fluently, and we use translation tools for other languages.
How much does a consultation cost?
Care in Sri Lanka is far cheaper than in most Western countries. Please call for current rates. Consultations and pharmacy items are charged at standard local rates. Cash and card accepted. We issue itemised English-language receipts for travel insurance claims.
What can you treat?
Fevers, dengue testing, reef cuts, jellyfish stings, sea urchin spines, food poisoning, heat exhaustion, animal bites, IV drips for dehydration, wound stitching, tetanus shots, prescription refills, and much more. For life-threatening emergencies call 1990 for the free national ambulance first.
Find us
Address
Panama Rd, Arugam Bay 32500, Sri Lanka
Opening hours
| Day | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
For medical emergencies outside opening hours, call 1990 for the free national ambulance.