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Blackburn Public Hospital

📍 Melbourne

Private hospital · founded 1973 · university

About

Blackburn Public Surgical Centre is a modern, patient-focused facility dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care to the Melbourne community. The Centre boasts a team of experienced and qualified surgeons, supported by a dedicated team of nurses and allied health professionals. Blackburn Public Surgical Centre offers a wide range of surgical services, including general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, gynaecological surgery, and urological surgery. The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities, ensuring patients receive the best possible care in a comfortable and safe environment. The Centre is committed to providing a patient-centered approach to care. Patients are actively involved in the decision-making process, and their individual needs and preferences are taken into account. The Centre also offers a range of support services, including pre-operative education, post-operative care, and pain management. Blackburn Public Surgical Centre is conveniently located in Blackburn, Melbourne, and is easily accessible by public transport. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Legal name
Blackburn Public Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
4,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,591
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 45 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 29 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Melbourne

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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