Our Services

Clinical Services - Mornington Peninsula

Clinical Specialties

SURGICAL

Surgical Operating Theatre

• 6 'state of the art' operating theatres
• All major surgical specialties catered for
• Highly qualified and experienced surgical teams

Manager of Surgical Services: Claire Kresfelder - 9788 3679
Admissions Secretary: Angela Gilham - 9788 3645

Day Surgery Unit

Self contained 20 bed unit with a comfortable lounge area and separate admission process, staffed by experienced nurses.

Unit Manager: Julie Jaques - 9788 3624

High Dependency Unit

• Full range of cardiovascular and haemodynamic monitoring technology

Unit Manager: Liz Blackburn - 9788 3695

Jacaranda Surgical Ward

• 35 bed ward with designated close observation rooms
• 90% single room accommodation
• Experienced and highly qualified nursing staff

Unit Manager: Liz Blackburn - 9788 3498

Intensive Care Unit

Kellie Bamberry / Lisa Driver - 9788 3355

Cardiac

Angiography Suite

• Performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Primary Angioplasty 24 hours a day for acute heart attack
• Catheterization Laboratory with “State of the art equipment”
• Experienced Coronary Care trained nurses and technicians
• 24 hour access to a rostered Cardiologist and interventional cardiologists

Unit Manager: Jane Purcell 9788 3683

Coronary Care Unit

• Dedicated 16 single room suites
• Wireless monitoring system
• Staffed by highly qualified and experienced Cardiac Nurses
• 24 hour access to a rostered Cardiologist and/or Physician
• After hours medical fellows on site Monday to Friday and all weekends

• Rapid Assessment Facility for direct admissions seven days a week, 24 hours a day

Unit Manager: Stephen Kennett 9788 3490

Medical

Acacia Cancer and Haematology Ward - mixed ward of Oncology, Haemotology, Pallative and Medical

• 23 bed mostly single room accommodation
• Inpatient chemotherapy
• Onsite pharmacy monitoring and consultation
• Monthly cancer case management clinic for medical practitioners
• Cancer patient support services
• Specialized nursing staff in Oncology and Haemotology

Unit Manager: Sada Cehic 9788 3497

Day Infusion Service

• New, purpose built facility designed for clinical effectiveness in a relaxing and comfortable environment
• 9 chairs - administering Chemotherapy, blood transfusions and other related intravenous infusions
• Onsite pharmacy monitoring and consultation
• Cancer patient support services
• Specialized nursing staff
• Breast cancer multidisciplinary meetings monthly

Unit Manager: Virginia Howard 9788 3737

Magnolia Medical Ward

• 17 bed ward with designated close observation rooms
• Experienced and highly qualified nursing staff

Unit Manager: Stephen Kennett 9788 3499

Obstetric

Consists of a dedicated unit with:

• 18 single rooms, each room with ensuite, direct courtyard access, and the option of a double bed.
• Experienced and caring midwives.
• 3 delivery suites with bath option
• 24 hour on call Paediatrician
• Post-natal education and exercise classes
• Breast feeding clinic
• Pre-admission tour of Midwifery Unit
• Grandparent information sessions
• 24 hour advice line following discharge
• Photographer
• Physiotherapy services and Yoga classes

Unit Manager: Catherine Lancaster - 9788 3465

Permanent Consultants' Rooms On-Site at Peninsula Private Hospital

• Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Mr Adrian Pick
• Cardiologists - Dr Palanand Arunothayaraj, Dr Gregory Szto, Dr Rodney Teperman
• Dermatologist - Dr Martin Haskett
• Ear, Nose, Throat Surgeon - Mr John Redman
• Obstetrician - Dr David Luiz, Dr Melwyn D'Mello, Dr Stas Vashevnick
• Oncologists & Haematologists – Ass. Prof John Catalano, Dr Natasha Curtin, Dr Nicole Potasz, Dr Jun Shen, Dr Jacqui Thomson, Dr Huy Tran, Dr Trish Walker
• Orthopaedic Surgeons - Mr Gerard Bourke, Mr Nigel Broughton
• Physician – Dr Alinda Chiu
• Anatpath Pathology, Healthscope Pathology, (M.I.A. Victoria) Medical Imaging, Dorevitch Pathology
• Urologists – Dr. Chris Chang