Bidwill Trust Hospital

Name :

Bidwill Trust Hospital

Address  :

53 Elizabeth St
South Canterbury

Town  :

Timaru

State  :

Canterbury

Country  :

NEW ZEALAND

Post Code:

7910

Phone  :

03 684 5082

Fax  :

03 688 0542

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • ENT
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 28


Description

Bidwill Trust Hospital is a modern purpose built private surgical hospital with facilities that are comparable with the best in New Zealand The hospital was rebuilt in 2001 having provided health services to the people of South Canterbury since 1912

With just 14 inpatient beds and a 14 bed day surgery unit Bidwill is small enough to provide quality personalised care and attention There are three fully equipped operating theatres

Bidwill is the only private surgical hospital in the South Canterbury region offering an extensive range of services including general surgery orthopaedics ophthalmology ENT oral and gynaecology The hospital is a charitable trust and all profits are invested back into the hospital ensuring that the best equipment and facilities are maintained The hospital has a three year certification from the Ministry of Health and is ISO 9002 accredited The hospital is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider and holds cataract endoscopy and varicose vein contracts

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