Flinders Private Hospital can accommodate any cardiac condition, offering a full service in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Intervention, Cardiac Medicine and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

We provide a service to all metropolitan and rural areas with a facility to accept air retrievals. Our co-location with the teaching hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, ensures best medical practices in Cardiac Services.

Chest Pain Centre (CPC) for Private Patients

• No referral required - Call 08 8275 3347
• For acute chest pain or cardiac related symptoms
• Immediate assessment and diagnosis
• Cardiologist on call 24/7
• Cardiac Medical Officer on site 24/7
• Acute intervention including angiography and angioplasty 24/7

Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC) for Private and Public Patients

Patients require a doctor’s referral - Call 08 8275 3347

The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic has been created by Flinders Private Hospital’s Cardiologists to provide a fast cardiological assessment service for patients with new chest pain. The clinic operates Monday to Friday during normal business hours. Patients will undergo basic clinical assessments such as ECG, exercise tests, chest x-ray and bloods. The objective is to reduce waiting times for assessment and reduce the risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality. Patients with acute chest pain or other associated symptoms suggestive of a heart attack or acute coronary syndrome should attend the Chest Pain Centre.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Phone: 08 8275 3755
• Fax: 08 8275 3566
• Email: fphcardiacrehab@acha.org.au

A Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a great way for patients to learn more about the heart and exercising, in a friendly and supportive environment. The program has been designed by our professional cardiac rehabilitation team for you and your partner or support person, to discuss ways to modify your risk factors for heart disease and participate in a range of carefully considered exercises to help you get on the move and enjoy life again with safety and confidence.

The first hour is an education session on heart related topics, followed by a one- hour exercise session with a physiotherapist and cardiac nurse.

When and Where

Flinders Private Hospital conducts a six week cardiac rehabilitation program on Wednesdays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Sessions are held on Level 2 of the hospital and in the gym at Flinders Medical Centre.

Dietitian

A balanced diet is the basis of good health. Our dietitian will provide you with detailed information about “heart friendly” foods, those that should be limited and how to better understand food labelling.

Pharmacist

Our pharmacist will advise you on correct management of your medication.

Make a Booking

Bookings are essential. A member of the cardiac rehabilitation team can reserve your place in the program before you are discharged from hospital or you can book by returning the booking form by mail or fax.

For further information contact:

Flinders Private Hospital
Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator
1 Flinders Drive
Bedford Park, SA 5042
Phone: 08 8275 3755
Fax: 08 8275 3566
Email: fphcardiacrehab@acha.org.au

Flinders Private Hospital has a bright and spacious 10 bed Critical Care Unit to provide a high acuity of care should the need arise. The unit incorporates the finest technology offering a number of advanced respiratory, cardiac and renal support therapies.

A dedicated team of Intensive Care Consultants and specialised nurses provide 24 hour care.

As modern technology advances, many surgical procedures no longer require the patient to remain overnight in hospital. Flinders Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of endoscopic, diagnostic and therapeutic services.

We have two Procedure Rooms and a Day Procedure Unit to accommodate the following procedures:

• Oesophageal, biliary, and colonic dilation and stenting
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Open Access Endoscopy & Facilitated Access Colonoscopy

• Open Access Endoscopy Referral Form

Southern Gastrointestinal Services in conjunction with Flinders Private Hospital offers a streamlined service for patients requiring an Endoscopy and / or Colonoscopy procedure.

The Open Access Endoscopy and Facilitated Access Colonoscopy service provides a fast gastrointestinal assessment (endoscopy within 1 week / colonoscopy within 2 weeks) service for patients.

In order to provide the best service, we believe all patients should be seen by a consultant prior to endoscopy. However in some cases an endoscopy booking can be made at the time of referral for initial assessment if appropriate. Facilitated Access Endoscopies and Colonoscopies will be immediately booked onto a procedure list within 2 weeks, and a prior consultation with a consultant will be arranged.

Patients require a referral from their General Practitioner. Simply return the completed referral form via fax to 08 8275 3365 and an appointment will be made.

For all enquiries regarding this service please call: 08 8275 3366.

Within the luxurious environment of Flinders Private Hospital is a maternity service dedicated to providing specialised and personal care for you and your family. From four beautifully appointed birthing suites, private rooms with sea or hills views to the warm and welcoming ambience of our nursery, Flinders Private Hospital provides a luxurious and safe environment in which to begin the wonderful journey of life with your baby.

In consultation with your obstetrician you have a choice of birthing methods. Our midwives are skilled and flexible in providing the best care for you before, during and after the birth of your baby. We are committed to accommodating your choices for childbirth.

If extra care is required Flinders Private Hospital offers a holistic range of services. The state of the art nursery can accommodate babies from 34 weeks gestation with neonatal intensive care facilities readily accessible. This means you and your baby would remain close if there was need for a higher level of care, a service unique to Flinders Private Hospital.

Our provision of care begins well before your baby’s birth and continues beyond.

Further information and greater detail will be sent out about our facilities and classes including an antenatal class booking form when we receive your hospital booking form from your doctor.

If you would like to personally see our facilities please ring reception on 08 8275 3333 to book your free tour. Tours are run every Wednesday and Saturday at 4.00pm.

Antenatal Resources

We offer a comprehensive antenatal education service consisting of a variety of classes to meet your antenatal and postnatal needs. These classes are provided free of charge to those who are booked to have their baby at Flinders Private Hospital.

Early Pregnancy Class

This interactive session is best attended in week 12 to 18 of pregnancy. A women’s health physiotherapist, midwife and dietitian provide interactive information on topics related to foetal development, nutrition, muscle and skeletal changes. Other discussion topics include fathers role, when to call the hospital, what to do when the unexpected happens and Flinders Private Hospital facilities and services.

Labour, Birthing and Parenting Classes

Best attended around 30-36 weeks of pregnancy. We provide these classes as two options:

Option 1: a series of 4 classes over 4 weeks held on either a Tuesday or Wednesday night 7.00pm to 9.30pm.
Option 2: a Saturday workshop 9.00am to 5.00pm held once a month.

Topics covered include:

• What to expect before, during and after labour
• The anatomy and process of labour and delivery
• Obstetric assistance and caesarean section
• Pain relief options,
• Body changes after birth
• Settling and parenting skills

Refresher Class

Best attended around 30-36 weeks for families having a second or subsequent baby to refresh your knowledge and gain new knowledge. Content is guided by participant questions relating to labour and delivery, pain relief options, caesarean section, siblings and managing an extended family.

Antenatal Class Reunion

This class provides a chance for new parents to catch up 3 months after delivery.

Additional Antenatal Resources and Support Services

• Access to a range of antenatal literature can be obtained via our antenatal educator
• A 24/7 advice line is provided to answer any concerns you may have about your pregnancy

Lactation Consultant Services

• Antenatal breast feeding class
  Aims to educate on the anatomy and physiology of breast feeding and lactation with a focus on practical information to assist with breast feeding.
• Postnatal advice and support
  Our lactation consultant visits all new and referred mothers. This includes if you have chosen to bottle feed. The lactation service can also be accessed as an outpatient.
• Wednesday ‘Drop in’
  A weekly support group with access to our lactation consultant to assist with any support you may require with feeding, settling and parenting skills.

Additional Postnatal Support Services and Resources

• Postnatal physiotherapy class held once a week bookings essential
• 24/7 advice line
• Video library
• Baby portrait photographer

More detail will be sent to you about our facilities and classes including an antenatal class booking form when we receive your hospital booking form from your doctor.

If you would like to personally see our facilities please ring reception on 08 8275 3333 to book a free tour. Tours are run every Wednesday and Saturday at 4.00pm.

For some people, weight reduction becomes a major problem and they are unable to lose significant amounts of weight following extensive dietary manipulation. For these people, surgery is an option which assists in the achievement of sustainable weight reduction.

Surgery for morbid obesity (bariatric surgery) has been performed at Flinders Private Hospital since it opened in 1999. The results of the various procedures have been prospectively evaluated in the past and there is clear indication that surgical intervention produces significant and desirable results.

Adelaide Bariatric Centre was established in 1995 as the first obesity clinic in Adelaide and opened its clinic doors within Flinders Private Hospital in 2005. Together the three principal surgeons, Professor James Toouli, Dr Lilian Kow and Dr Jacob Chisholm have performed over 4000 bariatric operations from the laparoscopic gastric band to the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Adelaide Bariatric Centre firmly believes however that the best way to achieve sustained and significant weight loss is not through surgery alone. As a result we pioneered in Adelaide the multidisciplinary approach to the management of obesity by bringing together bariatric physicians, dietitians, clinical psychologists and exercise physiologists all on the same site. Together, surgery for weight loss and the multidisciplinary team can help people who have tried diet and exercise without success regain their health and lifestyle.

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

Is a restrictive weight loss operation that involves placing a soft silicone adjustable gastric band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. The pouch sits above the band and the remaining stomach lies below the band. The band works by restricting the amount of food that the stomach can hold at any time by creating an early feeling of satiety and by slowing down the emptying from the pouch, thereby decreasing food intake. The size of the pouch outlet is adjusted by changing the volume of fluid in the balloon through the access port. This is done in the clinic and helps to make gastric banding an individualised treatment. The advantages are that the operation only requires an overnight stay, the digestive system remains intact and the procedure is reversible.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Is a restrictive weight loss operation that involves removing the outside part of the stomach and converting the remaining stomach into a long narrow tube. The new stomach volume is about 100ml therefore much smaller portions of food are needed to feel full and satisfied. This willreduce the caloric intake and result in weight loss. Unlike the gastric band, there are not many food intolerances in the long term and therefore less obstructive eating, more rapid weight loss and no adjustments. The disadvantage is that the operation is irreversible and requires a longer hospital stay as well as a little higher upfront surgical risk.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Is a malabsorptive and restrictive weight loss operation.The stomach is by-passed so that the food eaten goes into a small gastric pouch and then directly into the small intestine sewn to it. It works by decreasing the amount of food you can eat at one sitting and reducing the absorption of nutrients. It produces significant and sustainable weight loss in most patients. Like the sleeve the disadvantage is that the operation is irreversible and requires a longer hospital stay as well as a higher upfront surgical risk.

For all operations, to optimise the weight loss result, good food choices and regular exercise are necessary.

Which type of weight-loss surgery is best for you depends on your situation. Your surgeon will take many factors into account when discussing options with you.

At Flinders Private Hospital we specialise in the surgical and non-surgical management of orthopaedic conditions.

We have a dedicated 42 bed orthopaedic ward with specialised nursing and allied health professionals working together to provide the optimum in health care for our patients.

Postoperative orthopaedic rehabilitation can be done in the convenience of the patient’s own home. Patients are directly referred to the program by their orthopaedic consultant prior to leaving hospital.

Rapid Knee Assessment Service

A streamlined service offered to privately insured patients and DVA Gold Card holders for review of knee injuries, sprains, strains, fractures and chronic knee conditions. A fee applies for non-insured patients. Priority access will involve a clinical assessment by an orthopaedic surgeon, and if required, an MRI scan of your knee. The surgeon will review the results and devise a patient treatment plan which may include physiotherapy, fast tracked referral to a sports physician, or surgery if required.

Benefits to the patient

• No gap payment to private patients for the Rapid Knee Assessment Service
• Rapid access to surgery if required
• Fast tracked follow up appointments
• Take care of everything in one place, on one day.

Why it works

• Rapid access to a diagnostic MRI scan if required at NO cost to all patients at the time of their initial appointment.
• Rapid access to an orthopaedic surgeon

When the referral form is complete, the patient is then able to call 08 8275 3364 to arrange a convenient appointment time.

Rapid Knee Assessment Referral Form

Rapid Arthritis and Joint Replacement Service

A streamlined service offered to privately insured patients and DVA Gold Card holders (self insured rates available) for review of arthritic knee, hip and shoulder conditions. Your appointment will involve a clinical assessment of your knee, hip or shoulder. An orthopaedic surgeon will review your condition and discuss the treatment options whilst a nurse will begin pre-admission for surgery if required.

Benefits to the patient

• Be seen sooner
• No gap payment to private patients for the Rapid Knee Assessment Service
• Rapid Access to surgery if required
• Fast Tracked follow up appointments
• Take care of everything in one place, on one day.

Why it works

• GP makes one referral to the service and we'll take care of the rest.
• GP can fax referral form to 08 8275 3344
• Rapid access to surgery
• Rapid access to a diagnostic MRI scan if required at NO GAP payment to patients
• Surgical pre-admission completed on the same day.

When the referral form is complete, the patient is then able to call 08 8275 3364 to arrange a convenient appointment time.

Rapid Arthritis and Joint Replacement Form

The Flinders Pain Group is the only multidisciplinary pain medicine group in private practice in South Australia. They offer a fully integrated approach with all modalities available:

• Psychology
• Pharmacology
• Interventions

The Flinders Pain Group offers ‘biopsychosocial’ pain assessment, diagnosis and management for acute and chronic pain, for cancer patients and non-cancer patients. They welcome specific referrals for:

• Facet joint denervation
• Epidural steroid block
• Spinal cord stimulators
• Intrathecal pump (including for spasticity)
• Chemical lumbar sympathectomy
• Other specific nerve blocks for chronic pain

For further information regarding their services please phone 08 8276 9888.

General Information

The sleep centre at Flinders Private Hospital is a modern three-bed facility offering investigation and treatment of sleep disorders. Teamed with a group of experienced sleep specialists, practicing both at the Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders Private Hospital, we are a major service provider to the Southern and Adelaide hills regions in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Our Service

The brand new sleep unit is fully equipped with state of the art technology. Our experienced team of technical, nursing and medical specialist staff can test and diagnose a range of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. We provide CPAP and Bi-level therapy assessments and re-assessments for determination of positive pressure requirements, as well as support and education to patients in their initial stages of therapy adjustment.

The medical director, Dr Dimitar Sajkov (MD, MMSc, DSc, PhD, FCCP, FRACP) and affiliated sleep specialists welcome your referrals for sleep studies or consultation. Your patients can expect minimal waiting period for their test and appointments. Sleep studies reporting turn around time is usually between 2 and 7 days.

Measures

Full polysomnographic recordings facilitate accurate assessment of measures such as:

• sleep stages
• overnight blood oxygen levels
• breathing disturbances
• abnormal limb movements
• degree of sleep disruption
• effectiveness of sleep disorder treatments in improving many of these measures

Our Patients

Patients attending the centre for diagnostic assessment may have one or more signs or symptoms:

• overweight or obese
• high blood pressure
• witnessed apnea (cessation of breathing during sleep) or snoring
• insomnia or restless sleep
• abnormal sleep movements/behaviours (parasomnias)
• unrefreshing sleep and/or excessive daytime tiredness
• headaches and/or dry mouth on awakening
• poor concentration and/or memory
• mood or depression issues
• reduced libido

Quality

As an in-hospital service, we pride ourselves in the pleasant surrounds and facilities at Flinders Private Hospital, maximising patient comfort for their overnight admission while the expertise and equipment ensure technically high grade, reliable, comprehensive and fast turn-around sleep tests.

How to book a sleep study

To book your sleep study or for general booking enquiries, please call our administration staff on 08 8275 3333 or fax your referral to 08 81770689. Technical and medical based enquiries will be directed to the senior technician.

Southern Sleep Referral Form

Frequently Asked Questions