Operating Theatres - Ryde Hospital

We provide a range of planned (elective) and emergency surgical procedures, including:

Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy
Bronchoscopy
Laparoscopic (key hole surgery)
Hernia repairs
Minor general surgery
Ear, nose & throat surgery (ENT)
Gynaecology procedures

Wear comfortable clothes
Safe, non-slip footwear
Small bag with one set of clothes
Soap, toothbrush and toothpaste
Up to $20 cash
Current medications and list of all medications
Glasses and hearing aids
Walking aids
Referral letters, x-rays, scan reports and other test results
Medicare card
Private health insurance fund card

No valuables
No jewellery or body piercings

Anyone over the age of 16 who resides in the Ryde or Hunters Hill local government areas with a referral from a surgeon with visiting rights to Ryde Hospital is eligible.

Pre Admission Clinic
Before your operation date you may need to attend an assessment at the Pre Admission Clinic. Hospital staff will inform you if this is needed, depending on your general health, medication you are taking and your surgical procedure.  The Pre Admission Clinic will organise tests and help plan your care after your surgery.  Hospital staff will tell you if you need to come to a Pre Admission Clinic.  Interpreter services are available for Non-English speaking patients.

When you arrive at the hospital for surgery
Come to the main entrance of Ryde Hospital and ask for the admissions officer to check in for surgery. You will then go to the perioperative unit where you will be prepared for your operation. Is it essential that you are NOT LATE for your admission, as being late might result in your procedure being cancelled. 
 

GP referral
Medical referral

Referral process
Your GP must refer you to a surgeon with visiting rights at Ryde Hospital.  You will need to make an appointment with the surgeon in their private rooms (please discuss any charges for specialist consultation with the practice manager).
Your surgeon will include the urgency of the procedure, and you will be contacted by Ryde Hospital to arrange the date of your operation.

Prior to your planned (elective) surgery, you will need to bring a Recommendation for Admission booklet, which must be completed by your surgeon.