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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,349
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: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 38 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 — Nedlands

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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