St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland, carries a deep and abiding historical significance. The hospital was established by the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches as a living memorial to those who gave so much, so unselfishly, in the two World Wars of the twentieth century. After nearly a decade of fundraising, land acquisition, and painstaking preparation, the hospital's foundation stone was laid on 14 May 1958. Just weeks later, on 2 June 1958, the Chairman of the Hospital's Board of Governors, Dr Harold Crawford, performed the first operation — beginning a proud and distinguished tradition of clinical excellence that continues to define the hospital today.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is now part of UnitingCare Health, the healthcare arm of UnitingCare Queensland — one of Queensland's largest not-for-profit health and community services organisations. Operating within a Christian not-for-profit framework, the hospital's mission is to deliver outstanding private healthcare to the Brisbane community with compassion, integrity and excellence, honouring the spirit of service and sacrifice that inspired its founding.

Located in the inner Brisbane suburb of Spring Hill, St Andrew's is one of Brisbane's most respected and established private hospitals. Its central location provides excellent access from Brisbane's CBD and surrounding inner suburbs, and the hospital has developed a strong reputation over nearly seven decades for its particular strengths in cardiac surgery, cardiology, neuroscience, oncology and a wide range of complex surgical specialties. The hospital is committed to maintaining a warm, personally attentive care environment that treats every patient as an individual.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive range of high-quality surgical and medical specialties, with particular depth and recognition in cardiac care, cardiology, neuroscience and oncology.

Cardiac Surgery is one of the hospital's most distinguished clinical programs, encompassing open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, and complex cardiothoracic procedures. A dedicated Cardiac Rehabilitation program supports patients in recovery and long-term heart health management. Cardiology services include cardiac catheterisation, coronary angioplasty and stenting, electrophysiology, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, echocardiography and nuclear cardiac imaging.

Neuroscience services at St Andrew's include neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology, providing expert diagnosis and surgical management of brain tumours, spinal conditions, cerebrovascular disease and other neurological disorders. The Haematology and Oncology program delivers integrated cancer care including medical oncology, haematology day services and a dedicated Haematology and Oncology Day Centre.

Surgical specialties include General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery. Medical services cover General Medicine, Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, and Rehabilitation. The Endoscopy Centre provides a high-volume environment for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Allied health programs including physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes education complete the hospital's comprehensive care offering.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill, Brisbane, is equipped with modern clinical infrastructure supporting its comprehensive range of surgical and medical specialties. The hospital has multiple operating theatres configured for the full range of cardiac, neurosurgical, orthopaedic, general and other surgical procedures, along with a dedicated Endoscopy Centre for high-volume gastrointestinal and bronchoscopic procedures.

The hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) supports post-operative monitoring for the most complex cardiac, neurosurgical and other high-acuity patients. Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) facilities provide specialist monitoring for patients with acute cardiac conditions. The Haematology and Oncology Day Centre provides a comfortable, purpose-built environment for patients receiving chemotherapy and other oncology day treatments.

Medical imaging capabilities include digital X-ray, CT scanning, MRI, nuclear cardiac imaging, echocardiography, ultrasound and other modalities required to support the hospital's complex clinical programs. Pathology, pharmacy and blood bank services operate to support clinical care. Patient accommodation is provided in private rooms for maximum comfort and privacy during admission. Allied health facilities include physiotherapy gymnasium, cardiac rehabilitation facilities, and dedicated therapy rooms for occupational therapy, speech therapy and other services provided throughout the inpatient admission.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is a private hospital and accepts patients with appropriate health insurance, including international visitors holding Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) from an approved Australian insurer. Its location in Brisbane's inner suburb of Spring Hill is accessible from Brisbane Airport and the CBD, making it convenient for international visitors to Queensland.

All services at St Andrew's are delivered in English. Professional interpreter services can be arranged for international patients and those from non-English speaking backgrounds, ensuring clear, accurate and culturally appropriate communication throughout the hospital stay. Brisbane is a multicultural city and the hospital's team is experienced in providing respectful, sensitive care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

International visitors to Australia seeking private hospital care at St Andrew's should hold Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) from an approved Australian insurer before admission. International students must hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Patients planning elective procedures are encouraged to contact the hospital's admissions team in advance to confirm insurance coverage, discuss clinical requirements and arrange pre-admission formalities. The hospital's team is committed to ensuring that international patients receive the same high standard of personalised, compassionate care as all other patients.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) under the EQuIP National program, confirming its sustained compliance with nationally benchmarked hospital quality and patient safety standards. ACHS accreditation surveys cover clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention, medication management, consumer rights, workforce management and continuous quality improvement — providing independent assurance that the hospital meets world-class standards of care.

As part of UnitingCare Health, St Andrew's operates within UnitingCare's governance framework, which is informed by Christian values of compassion, justice, respect for human dignity and service to others. UnitingCare Health's quality governance systems include clinical performance monitoring, patient experience measurement, safety incident reporting and continuous improvement programs across its healthcare network.

Medical practitioners at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital hold Fellowship with relevant specialist colleges including the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and others. All practitioners are credentialled in accordance with national standards for medical staff credentialling and scope of clinical practice. The hospital complies with all applicable Queensland health legislation and is registered as a licensed private health facility with the Queensland Department of Health.