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EMERGENCY

In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). It’s a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For other urgent medical issues, go to an Emergency Department.

Our Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week:


Theatres

Tweed Valley Hospital has six general operating theatres, a 12-bed first stage recovery unit, a combined 2nd/3rd stage recovery area in our Day of Surgery unit, and a procedure room for Endoscopy/Gastroenterology patients.

Tweed Valley Hospital Perioperative Complex has 6 fully integrated operating theatres, a procedure room for endoscopy, 12 first stage recovery beds and second stage recovery in the combined DSU/23-hour ward.

Our Surgical Services Unit provides surgical care for patients of the Tweed region, providing pre-anaesthetic assessment through to surgery and post-operative care.

Surgical specialties available at Tweed Valley Hospital include general surgery, orthopaedic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), urology, colorectal, breast/ endocrine, thoracic, vascular access, endoscopy/gastroenterology, paediatrics, emergency, orthopaedic trauma, psychiatric and dental.

Pre-Admission/ Pre-Anaesthetic

It may be necessary for you to attend the Pre-Admission/ Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic prior to your elective surgery.

If this is required, you will be contacted by the Pre-Admission/ Pre-Anaesthetic team prior to your date of surgery and you may need to attend either a face-to-face consultation, or a consultation via phone.

Hours of Service:

7am to 3:30pm, Monday – Friday (Pre-Admission)
8am to 5pm, Monday and Thursday (Pre-Anaesthetic)

Location: Pre-Admission/Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic, Ground Floor, Tweed Valley Hospital, 771 Cudgen Road, Cudgen, NSW 2487

Contacting Us: Phone: 02 6677 2400

 

Waiting List Department

Our dedicated staff work closely with our surgeons and managers to oversee the hospital’s surgical waiting lists. Our staff are committed to ensuring that all patients receive fair and equitable access to the treatment they require.

Hours of Service: 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed Public Holidays

Location: Ground Floor, Tweed Valley Hospital, 771 Cudgen Road, Cudgen, NSW 2487

Contacting Us: Phone: 02 6677 2400