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$20 million surgical centre opens in NSW

Wednesday 27th August, 2025

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown offers a range of specialist services

Patients in New South Wales' Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions now have greater access to specialist surgical services at a new $20 million centre in Charlestown.

The purpose-built Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown features three operating theatres – with capacity to expand to four – plus 12 inpatient beds and state-of-the-art equipment.

It was developed by Australia's largest private hospitals operator, Ramsay Health Care, to meet growing local demand for surgical procedures close to home and reduce pressure on larger hospitals in the region.

The surgical centre complements existing services at Ramsay's Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and Warners Bay Private Hospital.

"This investment means that residents of Newcastle and surrounding areas have access to the same high-quality surgical services available in major metropolitan centres, right in their own community," said Claire Thurwood, CEO of Ramsay Surgical Centres.

"Importantly, it also supports better care coordination across Ramsay's existing hospitals in the region, helping patients move more easily through the system to get the care they need."

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown offers a range of specialist services including endoscopy, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ear nose and throat (ENT) care, gynaecology and MOHS skin cancer surgery.

Oral maxillofacial surgeon Dr Ben Gupta said the new facility, which opened in July 2025, would benefit local patients and clinicians.

"It's exciting to be part of this modern facility that will provide exceptional patient care. It's a great step forward for specialist care in the region," Dr Gupta said.