General surgery

General surgeons perform surgeries to treat conditions throughout the body, including biopsies, tumor removal, and trauma care, while collaborating with other specialists for comprehensive treatment.

Areas within general surgery include:

• Breast, Colorectal, Endocrine, Skin cancer, Upper GI, Liver and Pancreas, Weight-loss, Appendix and Hernias.       

Gastroenterology

Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal diseases rely on the expertise of gastroenterologists and surgeons working together to provide timely procedures.

Conditions that can be diagnosed, managed and treated include:

• gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, Crohn’s ​​​​​​disease, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and functional conditions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal system.

Breast surgery

For benign and malignant breast
tumours, and breast infections

Colorectal surgery ​​​​

For colonoscopy, bowel cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, haemorrhoids, hernia repairs and anal conditions

Endocrine surgery

For thyroid, parathyroid and
adrenal tumours, and goiter

Gastroenterology

For diagnosis and management of diseases in the gastrointestinal system, including oesophagus, stomach, appendix, small bowel, colon (large bowel), liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas.

Upper GI, liver and pancreas surgery

For gallstones, liver and pancreatic tumours, gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD), hiatus hernia and gastric and oesophageal tumours

Weight loss and bariatric surgery

Gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (SAGH), Loop-Duodenal Switch, and revision bariatric procedures.

Our operating theatres

Your surgery will be performed in one of our many operating theatres. Newcastle Private Hospital theatres attract leading surgeons and qualified surgical teams. 

Our surgical teams are supported by leading technology and equipment in the theatres. And we work closely with imaging and pathology to bring market-leading diagnostic technology to you. 

We have two theatre complexes. Your theatre could be in the Kingston or Croudace building.

Recovery

After surgery you can expect wonderful care in post operations unit followed by care on one of our fully-monitored patient wards. There, our dedicated and experienced nurses will support your recovery and ensure your comfort.

At Newcastle Private Hospital our team in the operating theatres, patient wards and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are experts at providing post-surgery care. 

The private patient experience

When you choose private, you’ll enjoy rapid access to surgery and be able to choose your own surgeon.

You’ll have access to allied health and support teams who provide care in the hospital. Our friendly Bookings and Admission team will book you in and answer any questions you have.

If you need rehabilitation after your surgery, your surgeon will talk with you about the best place for you. This may include onsite at Newcastle Private Hospital or our comprehensive day program.

No private health insurance?

If you don’t have private health insurance or you’re an overseas patient, you can choose to self-fund your surgery. Your specialist can talk to you about this option and obtain a quote from our administration team.

Booked in for a procedure?

For all pre-admission enquiries please call 02 4941 8400.