Freemasons Hospital Medical Centre
📍 East Melbourne
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1859 · private
About
Freemasons Hospital Medical Centre is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in East Melbourne, Australia. The hospital has been serving the community for over 150 years, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services. Freemasons Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a comfortable and supportive environment. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff. They are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to each patient. Freemasons Hospital utilises advanced medical technology and offers a comprehensive range of services, including: Emergency care: The hospital's emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing immediate care for all types of medical emergencies. Surgery: Freemasons Hospital offers a wide range of surgical services, from minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries. The hospital has state-of-the-art operating theatres and recovery facilities. Medical imaging: The hospital provides a full range of diagnostic imaging services, including X-ray, CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound. Rehabilitation: Freemasons Hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation services to help patients regain their strength and independence after an illness or injury. Palliative care: The hospital provides compassionate and supportive care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Freemasons Hospital is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all patients. The hospital is accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), ensuring that it meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Legal name
- Freemasons Hospital Medical Centre
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 49 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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% |
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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
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Top hospital — East Melbourne
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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