University Hospital Geelong
📍 Geelong
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1951 · private
About
University Hospital Geelong is a major regional hospital located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It provides a comprehensive range of acute medical, surgical, and mental health services to the local community and surrounding region. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. The hospital has a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff. They are dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care and treatment. The hospital also has a strong focus on research and education, and is affiliated with Deakin University. University Hospital Geelong offers a wide range of services, including: Emergency care Surgery Medicine Mental health Women's and children's health Aged care Rehabilitation Palliative care The hospital also has a number of specialist clinics, including: Cardiology Oncology Neurology Respiratory medicine Endocrinology Gastroenterology Geriatric medicine Infectious diseases Pain management Rehabilitation medicine
- Legal name
- University Hospital Geelong
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 54 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 — Geelong
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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