Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism

What Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism does

CDEM is a Sri Lanka-based private limited company that operates the country's first hospital delivering integrated, multi-disciplinary care for diabetes, endocrine disorders, cardiometabolic disease, renal complications, and associated conditions under a single roof. Founded in 2016 and headquartered at Norris Canal Road, Colombo 10, the company runs two full-service hospitals (Colombo 10 and Kadawatha) and a network of nine satellite laboratories spanning Bambalapitiya, Negombo, Panadura, Kalubowila, Beruwala, Kalutara, Homagama, Dankotuwa, and Kochchikade, giving it the broadest dedicated diabetes/cardiometabolic footprint in the country.

Its core service architecture rests on five specialized clinical centers (Diabetes Wound Care, Foot Care, Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, Cardiac Care/Cardiac Core, and Eye Care Centre) supported by a central ISO 15189-accredited and ISO 9001:2012-certified clinical laboratory capable of running more than 1,000 different tests with results returned in 2-3 hours. Diagnostic equipment includes 2D echocardiography, exercise ECG, transesophageal echocardiogram, holter monitor, OCT, and a newly introduced digital X-ray platform. The company also operates an in-house pharmacy (open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), a 24-hour mobile drug delivery service, a mobile laboratory (home sample collection), a physiotherapy unit, and specialist channeling across roughly 15 physician categories. ED1000 shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction is offered as a proprietary first-in-Sri-Lanka capability with a reported success rate above 70%.

CDEM generates revenue through a mix of transaction-based fee-for-service streams (outpatient consultations, laboratory tests, pharmacy sales, OPD services) and bundled health packages priced in Sri Lankan Rupees ranging from Rs 4,880 (Pre-Diabetes Screening) to Rs 55,700 (Comprehensive Cancer Screening for Women). Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via hospital visits, e-channeling platforms (eChannelling and Doc 990), phone bookings, and a community outreach layer (diabetes awareness camps at schools and workplaces). The company is privately held, founder-led by Dr. Prasad Katulanda, mission-driven rather than VC-backed, and employs 251-500 staff. (Note: the input's firmographics field lists country as "Brazil," but every other primary signal — cdem.lk domain, Colombo addresses, LKR pricing, LKA jurisdiction, +94 phone numbers — confirms Sri Lanka as the actual operating geography.)

Name

Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism

Legal name

The Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://cdem.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CDEM operates Sri Lanka's first integrated multi-specialty hospital for diabetes, endocrine, cardiac, renal, and metabolic disease, running two hospitals and nine ISO-accredited laboratory branches serving individual patients through consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy, and screening packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Hospital and Diabetes Care Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Transitional Care Units (TCU) (HLAFAFAF)

Keywords

• Diabetes management
• Endocrinology services
• Cardiometabolic care
• Medical laboratory testing
• Specialist healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Consultations: Channeling appointments with various specialist doctors including diabetologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, urologists, ophthalmologists, and other specialists. Appointments booked through e-channeling, doc 990, phone, or in-person.
2. Laboratory Services: Comprehensive medical laboratory testing with over 1000 different tests. Results delivered within 2-3 hours. Has multiple branch locations across Sri Lanka.
3. Pharmacy Sales: In-house pharmacy operating from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with prescription and OTC drugs, supplements, vaccines, and appliances. Includes 24-hour delivery service for Colombo and suburbs.
4. Health Packages: Pre-packaged health screening packages including Pre-Diabetes Screening (Rs 4,880), Basic (Rs 8,750), Annual Standard (Rs 11,000), Annual Advanced (Rs 21,000), Annual Premiere (Rs 31,000), and Cancer Screening packages.
5. Outpatient Department Services: OPD services including wound dressing, diagnosing ailments, prescriptions, nebulisation, administering injections, minor surgeries, ECG tests, and medical checkups. Open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CDEM Hospital is the first hospital in Sri Lanka to deliver comprehensive care for diabetes, cardiac, renal, and metabolic diseases under one roof. It operates specialist medical clinics (wound care, foot care, sexual dysfunction, cardiac, eye care), an ISO 15189 accredited medical laboratory with 9 branch locations, an in-house pharmacy, OPD, physiotherapy, and preventive health screening packages. Additional convenience services include mobile laboratory sample collection and prescription drug delivery across Colombo and suburbs.

Product overview

CDEM Hospital is a specialized healthcare facility offering a unified, multi-disciplinary approach to diabetes, endocrine, cardiac, renal, metabolic, and eye diseases under one roof. The core service portfolio consists of specialized medical clinics (Diabetes Wound Care Clinic, Foot Care Centre, Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, Cardiac Care, Eye Care Centre), diagnostic services (Medical Laboratory with 10+ branch locations, Digital X-Ray), treatment services (In-house Pharmacy, OPD, Physiotherapy), and patient convenience services (Channeling for specialist appointments, Mobile Laboratory, Mobile Drug Delivery). Health screening is supported through structured health packages ranging from Pre-Diabetes Screening to Comprehensive Cancer Screening for men and women. All services are integrated through the hospital's main facility in Colombo 10 and branch locations across Sri Lanka.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CDEM Medical Laboratory: Medical laboratory services offering precise diagnostics with advanced technology and expert staff.
• CDEM Pharmacy
• CDEM Eye Care Centre
• CDEM Cardiac Core
• CDEM Sexual Dysfunction Clinic
• CDEM Foot Care Centre

Products and services

• Diabetes Wound Care Clinic Specialized wound care clinic led by a vascular surgeon treating diabetic wounds and foot ulcers that take longer to heal due to diabetic neuropathy. Targeted at patients with chronic diabetic wounds.
• Foot Care Centre Comprehensive foot care services including screening for neuropathy and blood circulation tests, nail clipping, callus removal, deformity treatment, and custom diabetic footwear provision for diabetic patients.
• Sexual Dysfunction Clinic Specialized clinic for male and female sexual health issues including erectile dysfunction management, ejaculation problems, prostatic disease, and psychosexual counselling. Offers ED1000 shockwave treatment as a non-invasive option.
• Cardiac Care / Cardiac Core Cardiac care services equipped with 2D echo, exercise ECG, transesophageal echocardiography, ambulatory blood pressure meter, and holter monitor for diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
• Eye Care Centre Specialized ophthalmology services for diabetic and non-diabetic eye diseases including OCT testing, laser treatment, and consultation with renowned eye and retinal surgeons. Includes optical shop for spectacles and contact lenses.
• CDEM Medical Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory with latest technology offering over 1000 different tests including special endocrine tests. Results delivered within 2-3 hours with SMS/email alerts. Multiple branch locations across Sri Lanka. ISO 9001:2012 and ISO 15189 accredited.
• In-house Pharmacy In-house pharmacy with up-to-date inventory of prescription and OTC drugs, supplements, vaccines, and physiotherapy/foot care appliances. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with 24-hour delivery service for Colombo and suburbs.
• Channeling / Doctor Appointments Appointment booking service for specialists including diabetologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, urologists, sexual health specialists, nutritionists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, dermatologists, psychiatrists, general physicians, general surgeons, radiologists, and hematologists.
• Out-Patient Department (OPD) Out-patient services for diagnosing and treating common and complex illnesses. Services include wound dressing, ECG tests, nebulisation, injections, and minor surgeries. Operational 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Physiotherapy Unit Professional physiotherapy services for rehabilitation including obesity management, diabetes-related conditions, neuropathy treatment, electrotherapy, veinoplus therapy, movement coaching, and manual therapy.
• Mobile Laboratory Service At-home blood and urine sample collection service where experienced phlebotomists visit patients. Available in Colombo, Homagama, Panadura, Kadawatha, and Negombo suburbs.
• Mobile Drug Delivery Prescription delivery service to patient doorstep with quality maintenance. Prescription can be submitted via WhatsApp. Available in Colombo, Homagama, Panadura, Kadawatha, and Negombo.
• Diabetes Consultation Comprehensive diabetes care consultation with leading specialists in diabetology, endocrinology, cardiology, renal disease, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, and clinical nutrition. Includes support from nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and health educators.
• Digital X-Ray Service State-of-the-art digital X-ray imaging service for faster, safer, and more accurate diagnostics as part of hospital diagnostic services.
• Health Screening Packages Bundled health screening packages including Pre-Diabetes Screening (Rs 4,880), Basic (Rs 8,750), Annual Standard (Rs 11,000), Annual Advanced (Rs 21,000), Annual Premiere (Rs 31,000), and Comprehensive Cancer Screening packages for Men (Rs 41,100) and Women (Rs 55,700).
• Diabetic Shoes Specialized footwear designed to prevent foot trauma, callus formation, and foot ulcers for diabetic patients. Features soft seamless interior materials with no stitching, modified to fit foot shape and accommodate callosities and ulcers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Test results delivered within 2-3 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• eChannellingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025eChannelling collaborates with CDEM Hospital to host diabetes awareness sessions and medical camps. This partnership leverages eChannelling's digital platform reach and CDEM's medical expertise to deliver community health programs. The collaboration includes events like diabetes awareness sessions led by renowned specialists like Prof. Prasad Katulanda at educational institutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Asiri Hospital Holdings: Largest private hospital chain in Sri Lanka with multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient services across Colombo and other cities. Comparable as the dominant private healthcare provider in the same geography, though broader in scope than CDEM's diabetes-focused specialty positioning.
• Nawaloka Hospitals: Leading private hospital in Colombo offering multi-specialty tertiary care with NABL-accredited laboratory. Comparable as a Colombo-based private hospital competitor with strong lab capabilities and specialist consultations.
• Lanka Hospitals: Multi-specialty private hospital in Colombo with laboratory and specialist consultation services. Comparable as another incumbent private-hospital alternative competing for the same patient base in Colombo.
• Hemas Hospitals: Private hospital chain with multiple branches across Sri Lanka including Wattala and Thalawatugoda. Comparable in operating multi-branch private hospital-plus-lab services across suburban geographies similar to CDEM's laboratory network.
• Durdans Hospital: Established private tertiary-care hospital in Colombo with wide specialist coverage and diagnostic services. Comparable as a Colombo-based competitor offering multi-specialty outpatient and inpatient care plus lab services.
• Ceylinco Healthcare: Private healthcare group operating hospitals and diagnostic services in Sri Lanka. Comparable as an incumbent private provider offering multi-specialty care and laboratory diagnostics.

Regional players

• Medanta - The Medicity: Large multi-super-specialty hospital in India (Gurugram) with strong endocrinology, cardiology and metabolic disease programs. Comparable as a regional (non-Sri Lanka) high-end specialty competitor operating in the same disease categories (diabetes, cardiac, endocrine).

Emerging players

• Apollo Sugar: Apollo Hospitals' branded chain of specialty diabetes clinics in India offering integrated diabetes management under one roof. Directly comparable as a competitor focused exclusively on diabetes and metabolic disease care via specialist consultations, lab diagnostics and pharmacy — the same integrated model CDEM pioneered in Sri Lanka.

Others

• National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL): Sri Lanka's largest public tertiary-care hospital in Colombo where several CDEM board members hold consultant positions. Comparable as the public-sector counterpart against which CDEM positions itself on specialist consultations and continuity of care for cardiac and metabolic patients.

Direct peers

• Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre: India's largest chain of diabetes specialty centres providing comprehensive diabetes and complication care including eye, foot and cardiac screening. Closest direct comparator to CDEM in terms of single-disease specialty focus, multi-disciplinary complications management and integrated lab services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CDEMHospital
• Facebookfacebook.com/cdemhospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdem_hospital
• Xx.com/CdemHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cdem-hospital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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