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Surgical Services

Most surgeries are performed at Palmerston North Hospital where there are seven operating theatres, a 12-bed post anaesthetic care unit and a day of surgery admission area.
A six-bed surgical short stay unit is available if you are having a minor procedure and need to stay for one night.

Day Surgery Admissions

Information for patients having day surgery.
Operating Theatres

Find out more about MidCentral Health’s 24-hour, seven days a week acute theatre service.
Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a specialty that focuses on the health of eyes.
Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery (OMF)

Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery (OMF) is surgery of the mouth, face and jaw.
Otorhinolaryngology

Otorhinolaryngology is surgery of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).
Ward 24: Orthopaedics

Information about the ward that treats patients with musculoskeletal abnormalities, disease or trauma.
Ward 27: Surgical Subspecialties

Ward 27 cares for patients that have undergone sub specialty surgery.
Ward 29: General/Vascular Surgery

Find out more about Ward 29.