Ringwood Private Hospital

Details

Name :

Ringwood Private Hospital

Address  :

36 Mt Dandenong Road

Town  :

Ringwood East

State  :

Victoria

Country  :

AUSTRALIA

Post Code:

3135

Phone  :

03 8804 4000

Fax  :

03 8804 4111

Web URL  :


Description

Welcome to our hospital
At Ringwood Private Hospital our patients always come first Our hospital has been providing high quality care since opening in 1973 We recognise the integral and important role we play as part of Melbournes outereastern community This is reflected in the excellent support programs we offer our patients and referring doctors

Our operating suites are equipped to perform minor and major procedures in a diverse range of specialties The hospital has a purposebuilt Day Surgery Unit which is recognised by health professionals as one of the best in Melbournes east

A 74bed acute medical surgical and oncology facility Ringwood Private Hospital specialises in the specific treatment of patients with a cancer diagnosis providing multiple treatment modalities on site including chemotherapy and radiotherapy In conjunction with Radiation Oncology Victoria the hospital provides the only private radiotherapy facilities in the eastern suburbs Patients visiting Melbourne and requiring shortterm treatments are also welcome
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