A–E

Allied Health

Helping people recover following illness or injury; managing chronic health conditions; and supporting children to meet their health and developmental needs.

Anaesthetics

Perioperative care for patients in Operating Theatres and other procedural locations. Support for critically ill patients.

Bereavement

Free, confidential support for people who are experiencing grief. 

Breast Cancer and Breast Surgery

Diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease. 

BreastScreen

Breast screening and assessment for the early detection of breast cancer.

Cardiology

Diagnosis and treatment of disorders relating to the heart and cardiovascular system.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Provides a comprehensive range of minimally and maximally invasive procedures for heart, chest and lungs. 

Cell and Molecular Therapies

Revolutionary technologies using human cells and genetic engineering for the development of novel therapies for genetic disease and cancer. 

Chemical Pathology

The measurement of the chemicals, hormones and metabolites that sustain life and reflect all forms of disease, as well as the monitoring of treatments and their effects.

Clinical Genetics Service

Genetic assessment, counselling and genomic testing for prenatal, neonatal, paediatric and adult patients. 

Cancer Genetics

Provide genetic counselling and cancer risk management advice to families where there is concern about a family history of cancer.

Colorectal Surgery

Provides inpatient and outpatient colorectal (colon and rectum) surgical services, including acute colorectal, general surgery, trauma care and highly specialised services including pelvic exenteration and peritonectomy surgeries.

Day Procedure Unit (Perioperative Unit)

Provides streamlined access for patients going to the operating theatre and provides post operative care and discharge planning to a wide variety of surgical specialties. 

Dermatology

Provides a range of general dermatology and subspecialty clinics for patients with urgent and severe skin conditions. 

Drug and Alcohol

Supporting individuals, families and communities who are affected by substance use.

Ear Nose and Throat Surgery

Provides general, adult and paediatric ear, nose and throat surgical services, specialising sinus, skull base surgery, sleep apnoea and rhinoplasty. 

Emergency Medicine 

24-hour emergency care for people who need urgent medical attention.

Endocrinology

Treating people with a range of conditions caused by problems with hormones, for example: diabetes, obesity, thyroid and parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal gland problems, osteoporosis, as well as sex hormone and menopause conditions.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

A life-support technology that acts like an artificial lung and heart for critically ill patients with the severest lung and/or heart failure, taking over their function when they're too damaged to work properly, giving them time to rest and heal.

F–J

Fertility Unit

Helping people navigate reproductive endocrine or fertility issues and provide treatments including in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound

Provides diagnostics ultrasound tests as well as a multi-disciplinary service for women with complex pregnancies. 

Gastroenterology and Liver 

Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas.

Geriatric Medicine

Treating clinical syndromes experienced by older persons, for example falls, mobility disorders, delirium, dementia, continence, polypharmacy and frailty.

Gynaecology

Treatment of gynaecology conditions including endometriosis, pelvic floor prolapse and urinary incontinence, third and fourth degree post-partum perineal tears, pelvic mesh complications, contraception advice and insertion, and Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS). 

Haematology

Diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of malignant and non-malignant blood disorders including leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myeloproliferative neoplasms, haemophilia, thrombotic disorders and thalassaemia.

Head and Neck Surgery

Provides care for head and neck cancer as well as for both cancerous or non-cancerous thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland and laryngeal problems.

Hospital in The Home

Providing acute care to patients at home, in our clinics, or other settings as a substitute for in-hospital care.

Immunology and Allergy

Provides consultations, investigation and treatment of patients with allergic, autoimmune, autoinflammatory, immunodeficiency and other immune-mediated disorders. 

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Provides integrated diagnostic (including pathogen genomics), management of infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, multidisciplinary expert liaison services, and outbreak control services.

Intensive Care Services

Provides care to people who are critically ill. Specialty areas include liver transplantation, trauma, neurovascular surgery and stroke interventions, cardiothoracic surgery, advanced gastrointestinal surgery, extracorporeal life support, and managing complex patients requiring advanced therapies.

Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic RPA

Multidisciplinary clinic for the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Intestinal Failure and Home Parenteral Nutrition Service

Supports patients with long-term, complex nutritional needs, including provision of intravenous nutrition at home for patients unable to meet their nutrition requirements through oral or tube feeds.

K–O

Kidney Centre (Renal Medicine)

Inpatient and outpatient care for people with impaired kidney function (acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease), dialysis and transplantation, hypertension, and renal supportive care.

Kidney Transplant

Inpatient and outpatient care for people with kidney failure who are being considered for, or who have received a kidney transplant. Assessment and management of living kidney donors.

Liver Transplant

Liver transplant services for people with long term, severe or advanced liver diseases. 

Maternity (Obstetrics)

Provides care for women during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth.

Melanoma and Surgical Oncology

Provides management of melanoma and complex skin cancers.  

Mental Health

We provide assessment and mental health care through our community services, and in hospital, to children, adults and older people. 

Molecular Imaging

Provides functional imaging using radiopharmaceuticals (or tracers; made in our cyclotron) with total body PET-CT and SPECT scanners to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases.

Newborn Care (Neonatology)

Provides intensive care for babies born prematurely or those full-term babies with advanced care needs.

Neurology

Provides expert study and treats diseases of the nervous system, like strokes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.

Neuropathology

Provides highly specialised diagnostic neuropathology expertise to Neurosurgery, Neurology and Rheumatology Departments, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, as well as serving the broader Australian community and neighbouring countries.

Neurosurgery

Provides a full range of surgical treatment for patients with acute and chronic conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system.

Ophthalmology

Provides care to patients with diseases of the eye and visual system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Provides surgical care to injuries, conditions and diseases of their musculoskeletal system. 

P–T

Paediatrics

Treatment of general medical and surgical conditions for children up to the age of 16.

Pain Management

The Chronic Pain Service evaluates the impact of pain on activity and provides relevant information, treatment, and advice aimed at improving their quality of life. 

Palliative and Supportive Care

Evidence-based holistic medical and supportive care for patients with progressive life-limiting illness, their families, friends and carers.

Pharmacy

Responsible for dispensing outpatient and inpatient medication supply to all areas and clinics. Clinical pharmacy services include medication supply, medication chart review, therapeutic drug monitoring, clinician education, medication counselling and provision of medicines information to patients.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Provides surgical care to patients with a range of injuries, conditions and diseases with the aim of restoring or improving body function.

Pre-Admission Unit

Assesses patients having surgery or a procedure to so they are ready for care. They prepare patients for what to expect during their hospital admission.

Radiology

Provides general and specialised imaging using X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and interventional techniques to diagnose disease and guide and provide treatment. 

Rehabilitation Medicine

Treating and coordinating the care of people who may have suffered from an illness or injury resulting in functional decline. Includes referrals to acute in-reach rehabilitation, inpatient Rehabilitation at John Beaseley Ward, Balmain Hospital, and general and subspeciality clinics. 

Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

We diagnose and support people with chest and sleep problems.

Rheumatology

Treatment and diagnosis of rheumatology and musculoskeletal problems, including inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune and connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, osteoarthritis and soft tissue (tendons and ligaments) rheumatic problems.

Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Unit

A world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with known, or suspected sarcoma.

Sexual Assault Service

The Sexual Assault Service responds to the initial medical and forensic needs and provides ongoing psychosocial support for adults and young people aged 14 years and over who have been sexually assaulted.

Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology

Provides pathology diagnoses based on cytology, biopsy and operative specimens including second opinions, cancer molecular analyses and intra-operative consultative services.

Trauma Services

Provides care for patients sustaining traumatic injuries and coordinating care from pre-hospital through to rehabilitation.

U–Z

Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery

Provides complex upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery including specialised cancer care for liver and bile duct, pancreatic, gastric and oesophageal cancers, abdominal sarcomas and complex fistula management.

Urology

Treating conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladders and urethra. Specialising in urological oncology, minimally invasive urological surgery, kidney stone disease and reconstructive urology.

Vascular Surgery

Provides a comprehensive range of services to treat diseases of the arteries and veins, including minimally invasive endovascular procedures.