Shotley Bridge Hospital

Name :

Shotley Bridge Hospital

Address  :

Consett

Town  :

Consett DH8

State  :

County Durham

Country  :

UK

Post Code:

DH8 0NB

Phone  :

0191 333 2333

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Cardiology
  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • Gastro-enterology
  • Orthopedics
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Other Facilities

  • X-Ray

Description

This hospital near Consett has beds for inpatient and day case surgery patients with a range of clinics in partnership with University Hospital of North Durham It also has a nurseled minor injuries unit which is open from 8am to 8pm every day
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