The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne
University teaching hospital · founded 1966 · public
About
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a leading public teaching hospital located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. With a rich history dating back to 1848, RMH is renowned for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients from all walks of life. RMH offers a wide range of specialised services across various medical and surgical disciplines. Its state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology enable the hospital to deliver cutting-edge treatments and diagnostic procedures. RMH is also actively involved in clinical research, constantly striving to improve patient outcomes and develop innovative healthcare solutions. As a major teaching hospital, RMH plays a vital role in training future generations of healthcare professionals. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Melbourne and provides a dynamic learning environment for medical students, nurses, and other healthcare workers. RMH's commitment to education ensures that patients receive care from highly qualified and knowledgeable individuals. Whether you require emergency care, specialised treatment, or ongoing management of a chronic condition, The Royal Melbourne Hospital is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care in a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Legal name
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 46 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Melbourne
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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