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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Photos
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
Services
| Service | From |
|---|