Our Services: Patient Services

Patient Services

Patient accommodation

Patients are cared for in four modern fully equipped wards, with electric beds, a range of TV channels. Each ward has a recreational area where TV, complimentary coffee and tea making facilities are available for patients and their visitors.

"Scott Ward" (level one)

Consists of 32 beds – Private and semi-private rooms with en suites.

Patient Case Mix :

• Diagnostic and Interventional Vascular Surgery
• Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
• Advanced Gut and Bowel Surgery
• General Surgery including Laparoscopic procedures
• Laparoscopic Banding for Morbid Obesity
• Gynaecological Procedures
• Breast Surgery

"Cain Ward" Cardiothoracic (Level one)

Consists of 32 beds – Private and semi private rooms with en suites.

Patient Case Mix:

• Cardiac By-pass Surgery
• Cardiac Catheterisation
• Chest Surgery
• Insertion of Pace Makers

"Hill Ward" (Level 2) Urology, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Maxilo-facial Surgery

Consists of 32 beds – Private and semi-private rooms with en suites.

Patient Case Mix:

• Nephrectomy
• Prostatectomy
• TURP
• Lithotripsy
• Renal Stents
• Cystectomies
• Renal Pyeloplasty

"Williamson Ward"( Level 2) Orthopaedic. Commissioned March  2011

31 Private Rooms with en suite facilities.

Patient Case Mix:

• Orthopaedic
• Major Joint Replacements
• Spinal Surgery
• Shoulder Surgery
• Foot Surgery
• A full range of arthroscopic surgery

8 Bed Day Oncology Unit (Specialist Medical Centre adjacent to Hospital) – Opening 27th April 2011

6-8 Sydney Street
GATESHEAD. NSW 2290

Phone: (02) 4947 5757
Fax: (02) 4947 5761

Introduction

The Day Oncology Unit at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital aims to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for you and your carers. We aim at all times to provide quality care with sensitivity and understanding to assist you throughout your treatment.

Hour of Operation

Lake Macquarie Day Oncology Unit hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8-00 – 5-00pm.

Staff

The staff of the Day Oncology Unit are available to assist you with any concerns you may have.

Car Parking

For you convenience free car parking is available at the rear of the Specialist Medical Centre or adjacent to this in the hospital car park.

Consultations

Prior to each chemotherapy treatment you will need to see your Oncologist one week before the treatment is due. You will need to ensure that you have made your next appointment to see your Oncologist, before you leave his surgery.

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