Welcome to Charlestown Private Hospital
Located on the Pacific Highway, just 10km south of Newcastle, Charlestown Private Hospital incorporating Hunter Eye Hospital is a purpose-built day surgery with excellent facilities including two operating theatres, recovery beds and recliners, and three overnight beds.
Our patients’ care and recovery is our highest priority and we ensure a high nurse-to-patient ratio.
Further information on the precautions we are taking regarding the COVID-19 outbreak can be found here.
At Charlestown Private Hospital we take pride in providing you with personalised care and understanding your individual needs. We understand that attending a hospital can be stressful and that you’ll want to return to the comfort of your home and your regular routine as quickly as possible, while also feeling confident about your recovery. The video below has been made to help you better understand what to expect on your journey through our hospital.
You can access our online Patient Admission and Health Assessment form here.
A copy of our Patient Information Booklet is available to download here.
Charlestown Private Hospital is accredited by the NSQHS and Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Standards.
Charlestown Private Hospital and Hunter Eye Hospital are known for providing exceptional personalised care to our patients. We focus on delivering a selection of surgical specialities - and doing them exceptionally well.
Connie McLachlan
General Manager/Directory or Nursing
Patient information
We are committed to ensuring you are kept informed every step of the way through your hospital visit, and we know this starts before the day of your procedure. Our pre-admission process is designed to help you get ready for your operation and make sure you have everything you need for your stay with us.
Learn more about what to expect and how to prepare for your surgeryAboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
Acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important aspect of ending exclusion.
Charlestown Private Hospital, incorporating Hunter Eye Hospital, acknowledges and respects the traditional owners of this land, the Awabakal people. We pay respect to those that have passed before us and acknowledge that today’s Aboriginal Community are the custodians of this land.
Awareness of the importance of different cultures and acceptance of this diversity as a part of modern Australia is central to the Charlestown Private Hospital culture. This increased acceptance across all aspects of our society is a critical aspect in helping to create a more united Australia.
Accreditation Standards
