Surgical Services

Armadale Health Service has seven operating theatres to provide surgical procedures relating to:

  • cardiology
  • ear, nose and throat
  • gastroenterology
  • general surgery
  • paediatric surgery
  • gynaecology and obstetrics
  • orthopaedic
  • plastic surgery
  • urology
  • vascular.

Endoscopy procedures carried out on site include:

  • colonoscopy
  • gastroscopy
  • percutaneous gastrostomy tube insertion.

Referrals

All referrals for general surgery and orthopaedic surgery must be made from your general practitioner (GP) to the Department of Health’s Central Referral Service (external site) or to one of the private  Armadale Health Service - Contracted Medical Practitioners who undertake surgery at Armadale Health Service.

To find out approximate wait times for outpatient review you can liaise with the relevant clinic – please refer to the clinic directory.

Preparing for surgery

All patients booked for elective surgery will be assessed by a nurse in the Pre-admission Clinic prior to surgery. This allows us to identify any risk factors before your surgery and ensure that we can minimise the risk of any complications during or following your procedure.

We may also arrange for you to see an anaesthetist before your operation if necessary.

For more information about your preadmission appointment please refer to Armadale Health Service - Pre-admission Clinic.

Surgery queries

If your surgeon has recommended you to have a surgical procedure and you have completed the waitlist and medical history form, your Surgeon or the Waitlist Office can assist with queries regarding your booking as below:

Other medical procedures

The following medical procedures can also be provided at the Armadale Health Service:

  • blood transfusions

  • Iron infusions if under the care of a Consultant at AHS

  • aredia Infusions
  • intragam Infusions
  • venepuncture
  • bone marrow aspiration
  • lumbar puncture
  • liver biopsy
  • lung biopsy
  • skin punch biopsy

Bookings can only be made by Medical Practitioners who have admitting rights to Armadale Health Service. If you have a patient that requires one of these procedures, please contact the on call specialist via our switchboard on 9391 2000 to discuss.

Last Updated: 04/08/2023