Wollongong Private Hospital
📍 Wollongong
University teaching hospital · founded 1978 · public
About
Wollongong Private Hospital is a leading private healthcare provider in the Illawarra region, offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. The hospital is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care in a comfortable and supportive environment. Wollongong Private Hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, including surgeons, physicians, nurses, and allied health practitioners. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, ensuring patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments available. Wollongong Private Hospital understands that every patient is unique and requires individualised care. The hospital offers a personalised approach to healthcare, tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each patient. The hospital also provides a range of support services, including pastoral care, social work, and financial counselling, to help patients navigate their healthcare journey. Whether you require a routine check-up, a complex surgical procedure, or ongoing rehabilitation, Wollongong Private Hospital is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care and support. The hospital's commitment to excellence ensures that patients receive the best possible outcomes and experience a smooth and comfortable recovery.
- Legal name
- Wollongong Private Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 54 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 — Wollongong
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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