Ashford Hospital
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Welcome to your local, world-class hospital and Emergency Department.
Ashford Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital and is a proud member of the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated (ACHA) in South Australia. ACHA is an Association governed by a Board of six Directors elected and appointed by its members in accordance with its Constitution.
ACHA enjoys a contractual agreement with Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd that sees ACHA retain responsibility for strategic direction and governance while Healthscope takes care of daily management of operations.
As one of the largest private hospitals in Adelaide, Ashford Hospital is considered a centre of excellence and has been servicing the South Australian community for over 70 years.
The hospital was founded in 1950 when the local councils of Marion, Mitcham, Unley and West Torrens came together to establish what began as Ashford Community Hospital. The council names continue to be acknowledged as the names of the wards within the hospital.
Ashford Hospital has a proud history, celebrating many significant achievements and milestones including:
1998 - The opening of the first private cardiac angiography suite
1990 - The opening of the first private Intensive Care Unit
1991 - The first private hospital to perform cardiac bypass surgery
2008 - Alexander Theatre complex opening
2015 - Introduction of robotic technology
2020 - Completion of a $34.6m hospital redevelopment
Throughout its history, Ashford Hospital has been recognised in the community for offering world-class healthcare services and remains committed to providing the highest possible standards of patient care.
For over 70 years, Ashford Hospital has been dedicated to caring for people and families living in South Australia. Our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses, obstetricians, midwives and other professionals will ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Supported by the latest technology and robotics, we provide a wide range of clinical services including cardiology, orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, general medicine, oncology and haematology. We're also renowned for our maternity and gynaecology service caring for thousands of expectant mums and families each year.
Our comprehensive range of services enables us to perform a broad range of surgical, medical, diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are fully equipped with the highest level of private critical care, neonatal and maternal care available in South Australia and our services are supported by on-site medical imaging, radiology, pathology and pharmacy.
While coming to hospital may be unsettling for some, our focus is you. We are experts in caring - you're in the very best hands.
In collaboration with our highly trained specialists Ashford Hospital is able to provide a broad range of surgical and medical specialties including:
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dental Surgery
Diabetes Services
Emergency Department
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
General Medicine
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Geriatric Medicine
Gynaecology
Haematology
Infectious Diseases
Maternity Services
Medical Oncology
Obstetrics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Paediatric Medicine
Pain Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Respiratory Medicine
Robotic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
General Surgery
Gynaecology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Urology
Urology
Vascular Surgery
Support Services:
24/7 Chest Pain Unit
Allied Health (including; Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Chaplaincy Services
Critical Care Unit
Day Procedure Unit
Diabetes Education
Discharge Planning
Emergency Department
Interpreter Services
Pathology on-site
Pharmacy on-site
Radiology on-site
Volunteer Services
Wound and Stoma Care
Ashford Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital and is a proud member of the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated (ACHA) in South Australia. ACHA is an Association governed by a Board of six Directors elected and appointed by its members in accordance with its Constitution.
ACHA enjoys a contractual agreement with Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd that sees ACHA retain responsibility for strategic direction and governance while Healthscope takes care of daily management of operations.
As one of the largest private hospitals in Adelaide, Ashford Hospital is considered a centre of excellence and has been servicing the South Australian community for over 70 years.
The hospital was founded in 1950 when the local councils of Marion, Mitcham, Unley and West Torrens came together to establish what began as Ashford Community Hospital. The council names continue to be acknowledged as the names of the wards within the hospital.
Ashford Hospital has a proud history, celebrating many significant achievements and milestones including:
1998 - The opening of the first private cardiac angiography suite
1990 - The opening of the first private Intensive Care Unit
1991 - The first private hospital to perform cardiac bypass surgery
2008 - Alexander Theatre complex opening
2015 - Introduction of robotic technology
2020 - Completion of a $34.6m hospital redevelopment
Throughout its history, Ashford Hospital has been recognised in the community for offering world-class healthcare services and remains committed to providing the highest possible standards of patient care.
For over 70 years, Ashford Hospital has been dedicated to caring for people and families living in South Australia. Our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses, obstetricians, midwives and other professionals will ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Supported by the latest technology and robotics, we provide a wide range of clinical services including cardiology, orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, general medicine, oncology and haematology. We're also renowned for our maternity and gynaecology service caring for thousands of expectant mums and families each year.
Our comprehensive range of services enables us to perform a broad range of surgical, medical, diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are fully equipped with the highest level of private critical care, neonatal and maternal care available in South Australia and our services are supported by on-site medical imaging, radiology, pathology and pharmacy.
While coming to hospital may be unsettling for some, our focus is you. We are experts in caring - you're in the very best hands.
In collaboration with our highly trained specialists Ashford Hospital is able to provide a broad range of surgical and medical specialties including:
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dental Surgery
Diabetes Services
Emergency Department
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
General Medicine
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Geriatric Medicine
Gynaecology
Haematology
Infectious Diseases
Maternity Services
Medical Oncology
Obstetrics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Paediatric Medicine
Pain Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Respiratory Medicine
Robotic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
General Surgery
Gynaecology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Urology
Urology
Vascular Surgery
Support Services:
24/7 Chest Pain Unit
Allied Health (including; Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Chaplaincy Services
Critical Care Unit
Day Procedure Unit
Diabetes Education
Discharge Planning
Emergency Department
Interpreter Services
Pathology on-site
Pharmacy on-site
Radiology on-site
Volunteer Services
Wound and Stoma Care
Why work with us
Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites offer a range of acute, medical, surgical, mental health and rehabilitation services to the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
Our facilities offer the perfect environment for our people to thrive both professionally and personally through our state-of-the-art equipment and investment in new technologies. We also encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites offer a range of acute, medical, surgical, mental health and rehabilitation services to the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
Our facilities offer the perfect environment for our people to thrive both professionally and personally through our state-of-the-art equipment and investment in new technologies. We also encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
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