General Surgery
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We provide elective and emergency surgical services for patients needing general surgery.
Our services
Our General Surgery Department performs a wide range of surgical procedures including:
- laparoscopic surgery
- abdominal surgery
- breast surgery
- endocrine surgery.
How to access this service
To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
General Surgery referral guideline
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
After your hospital appointment
Your doctor may advise that you require surgery. If this is the case you will be placed on a surgical waiting list and may need to attend the Pre-admission Clinic before your surgery.
What to bring
Contact us
Day Procedure Unit
Location: Level 2, Caboolture Hospital
Phone: (07) 5433 8857
Fax: (07) 5433 8856
Email: Cab-Theatre
Open: Monday-Friday 7.00am-8.00pm
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient to this service, view the General Surgery referral guideline.
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline: 1300 364 938