Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
📍 Nedlands
Private hospital · founded 1861 · university
About
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is a leading tertiary hospital in Nedlands, Western Australia, renowned for its exceptional medical care, cutting-edge research, and dedication to patient well-being. As part of the WA health system, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of specialist services across various medical and surgical disciplines. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including specialist doctors, nurses, allied health practitioners, and researchers. They are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring each individual receives the best possible treatment and support. SCGH is also actively involved in medical research, constantly striving to improve healthcare practices and develop innovative treatments for the benefit of patients. Whether you require complex surgery, specialised medical treatment, or ongoing care management, SCGH offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to healthcare. The hospital's modern facilities and advanced technology ensure patients receive the highest quality care in a comfortable and supportive environment.
- Legal name
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 38 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 — Nedlands
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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