St George Private Hospital Kogarah contact, admission, parking and visitor guide
St George Private Hospital is a Ramsay Health Care private hospital at 1 South Street, Kogarah NSW 2217. This guide is built for patients, carers, families and visitors who need practical details before calling, attending admission, planning surgery, visiting maternity, checking parking fees, using public transport or preparing documents.
Use this page to quickly find the hospital switchboard, general enquiry contact, maternity reception, delivery suite number, referral guidance, admission checklist, parking fees, public transport routes, visitor rules, imaging contact and useful official links.
Fast answer: St George Private Hospital address and phone numbers
Main hospital
St George Private Hospital
1 South Street, Kogarah NSW 2217
Main switchboard: (02) 9598 5555
Fax: (02) 9598 5000
Self-funded enquiries
Finance/payment questions
Email: healthfunds.sgp@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ask for an estimate before admission if you are self-funded or uninsured.
| Need | Best contact/action | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 000 | Use 000 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury, severe bleeding or any life-threatening situation. |
| General hospital contact | (02) 9598 5555 | The hospital switchboard is the safest first call if you need the ward, reception, admission, patient transfer or correct department. |
| General information | (02) 9598 5034 | Listed for general enquiries/information through the Front Office Manager. |
| Self-funded admission question | healthfunds.sgp@ramsayhealth.com.au | Use when you need cost clarification before admission as a self-funded patient. |
| Maternity reception | (02) 9598 5172 | Use for maternity reception questions. |
| Delivery Suite / labour concern | (02) 9598 5395 | St George Private says to call the Delivery Suite 24 hours a day when you feel you are going into labour or have urgent maternity concerns. |
| Urgent private admission via doctor | Hospital can be contacted on (02) 9598 5555 Page 003 | Referrers may call to check bed availability and provide patient details, diagnosis, insurance/payment and theatre requirement. |
| Emergency Department care | St George Hospital ED: 02 9113 1111 | St George Private’s referral page recommends patients requiring emergency care are referred to St George Hospital Emergency Department. |
| Parking assistance | 0434 071 826 | Official parking page lists 24-hour parking assistance through on-site security. |
| Ramsay Pharmacy | (02) 9598 5610 | Located in the hospital lobby; useful for medicines, pharmacy items and discharge-related supply questions. |
| Lumus Imaging MRI | 02 9598 5450 | Located inside St George Private Hospital on Level 2; call imaging directly for MRI booking details. |
St George Private Hospital map, Kogarah location and entrance planning
The hospital is located on the corner of Princes Highway and South Street in Kogarah. The official location page says it is about a ten-minute walk from Kogarah Town Centre and Kogarah Station, and is accessible by train, bus and taxi.
Helpful maternity video
This St George Private Hospital maternity video is most useful for parents planning a birth at the hospital. For surgery, admission, parking and contact details, use the tables on this page and the official hospital links below.
Admissions, appointments and referral route
St George Private Hospital is not a simple walk-in outpatient clinic for every service. For planned surgery or admission, your specialist/doctor’s rooms usually coordinate the booking, and the hospital pre-admission process confirms your hospital stay, medical history and preparation needs.
For planned admission
- Confirm admission and procedure instructions with your doctor’s office.
- Complete the online admission form if instructed.
- Wait for pre-admission nurse contact or clinic instructions if required.
- Confirm fasting time with your doctor or hospital if unclear.
- Confirm fund cover, gap, self-funded estimate or WorkCover approval before admission.
For urgent admission by a doctor
- The hospital can be contacted 24 hours on (02) 9598 5555.
- The referral page says urgent admissions may call Page 003 to determine bed availability.
- Doctors may need to provide name, date of birth, diagnosis, insurance/fund/payment details and theatre requirement.
- Emergency care should be directed to St George Hospital Emergency Department when appropriate.
Pre-admission nurse: what they may discuss
| Pre-admission topic | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Hospital stay | The nurse may discuss what to expect during your stay and any concerns you have. |
| Upcoming operation/procedure | Used to check preparation, history and discharge needs. |
| Previous surgical and medical history | Helps staff identify risk, allergies, medicines and recovery needs. |
| What to bring | Prevents delays on the day of admission. |
| Discharge planning | Important for transport home, overnight supervision after day surgery and post-operative support. |
| Admission time | The pre-admission nurse will not discuss admission time; the official page says to call your doctor’s office for this. |
Emergency, urgent admission and after-hours surgery guidance
| Does St George Private Hospital list an Emergency Department? | The referral page recommends patients requiring emergency care are referred to St George Hospital Emergency Department on 02 9113 1111. |
|---|---|
| Can St George Private handle urgent private admissions? | For urgent admissions, the hospital may be called on (02) 9598 5555 Page 003 to determine bed availability and provide required patient details. |
| Is after-hours surgery available? | The official referral page says operating suites are covered by an on-call service after hours and available for emergency surgery by mutual convenience of surgeon, anaesthetist and operating suite staff. |
| What details may be required for urgent admission? | Name, date of birth, diagnosis, insurance/fund/payment details and requirement for an operating theatre. |
St George Private Hospital services and care areas
The official services page lists a broad clinical range including cardiac services, orthopaedic and spinal care, urology, neurosurgery, cancer care, colorectal surgery, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology. The table below turns that into practical patient questions.
| Service area | Officially listed detail | What to confirm before attending |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac services | Includes acute cardiac care, chronic cardiac condition support, cardiovascular diagnostics, interventional cardiology 24/7, cardiothoracic referral 24/7, ICU, Acute Cardiac Unit, cardiology/cardiothoracic ward, cardiac cath lab and rehabilitation. | Ask the specialist’s rooms about test location, admission timing, health fund cover and recovery plan. |
| Intensive Care Unit | The official ICU page says the 10-bed ICU admits more than 900 patients annually and provides advanced respiratory, cardiac and renal support therapies. | Ask ward/ICU staff about visiting arrangements, patient condition updates and support-person rules. |
| Orthopaedic services | Orthopaedic services include hip, knee and shoulder replacements, spinal surgery, advanced arthroscopic surgeries for elbows, hands and wrists, 3D imaging and robotic technology. | Confirm surgeon, robotic program eligibility, physiotherapy/rehab planning and gap costs. |
| Robotic surgery | The hospital lists da Vinci Xi Robot Surgical System and Stryker Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery. | Ask your surgeon whether robotic surgery is relevant to your procedure and what costs or recovery steps apply. |
| Bariatric / obesity surgery | Listed as a hospital service area. | Ask about surgeon consultation, pre-op assessment, dietitian needs, health fund rules and follow-up pathway. |
| Cancer care / oncology | Listed through Ramsay Cancer Care and oncology/day chemotherapy services. | Confirm treatment location, infusion appointment time, parking and support-person rules. |
| Gynaecology and maternity | Gynaecology, obstetrics and maternity services are listed, with maternity reception and delivery suite phone contacts available. | For labour concerns call Delivery Suite on (02) 9598 5395. Bring your antenatal card if attending maternity. |
| Urology and vascular surgery | Both listed as service areas. | Confirm admission time, preparation, imaging/pathology needs and likely discharge timing. |
| Sleep studies | Adult and paediatric sleep studies are listed on the hospital services menu. | Ask about arrival time, overnight stay, equipment, results and health fund coverage. |
| Lumus Imaging MRI | Located at St George Private Hospital, 1 South Street, Level 2, Kogarah NSW 2217. Phone: 02 9598 5450. | Call imaging directly for MRI appointment, preparation, safety questions and billing. |
| Ramsay Pharmacy | Located in the hospital lobby; stocks medicines, baby care, toiletries, gifts, magazines, newspapers and drinks. | Call (02) 9598 5610 for pharmacy-related questions. |
| Physiotherapy / Ramsay Health Plus | Listed as service/facility support on the hospital website. | Ask whether your recovery requires inpatient, outpatient or post-discharge physiotherapy. |
Parking at St George Private Hospital: fees, Hogben Street and disabled parking
St George Private has a multistorey car park with 131 spaces. Entry to the multistorey facilities is via Hogben Street. Limited on-site underground parking is also available for a fee, and disabled parking remains available in the original underground car park under the main hospital, entered via South Street.
| Multistorey car park entry | Via Hogben Street, Kogarah. |
|---|---|
| Underground car park | Limited on-site underground parking is available for a fee. |
| Disabled parking | Disabled parking is available in the underground car park. Entry is to the left of the hospital entrance. |
| Parking full? | The official parking page says if both car parks are full, users may proceed into the underground car park for attendant parking, use two-hour limited street parking around the hospital, or use other nearby parking facilities. |
| Parking assistance | 24-hour parking assistance is provided by on-site security. Call 0434 071 826. |
Schedule of parking fees
| Time | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 minutes | $5.50 |
| 30 minutes to 1 hour | $11.00 |
| 1 hour to 1.5 hours | $16.50 |
| 1.5 hours to 2 hours | $22.00 |
| 2 hours to 2.5 hours | $27.00 |
| 2.5 hours to 6 hours | $33.00 |
| 6+ hours and lost ticket, Hogben Street multistorey | $34.00 |
| 6+ hours and lost ticket, underneath hospital | $38.00 |
Public transport to St George Private Hospital
| Transport option | Officially listed detail |
|---|---|
| Train | Kogarah Train Station is inside Kogarah Town Centre, about a ten-minute walk from St George Private. The official page lists the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. |
| Bus route 422 | Kogarah to City – Martin Place via Rockdale, Tempe, St Peters, Newtown, University of Sydney and Railway Square. |
| Bus route 476 | Daily full-time service between Sans Souci, Dolls Point, Ramsgate, Kogarah and Rockdale. |
| Bus route 477 | Daily full-time service between Miranda, Taren Point, Sans Souci, Ramsgate, Kogarah and Rockdale. |
| Bus route 446 | St George Hospital to Roselands via Kogarah, Bexley North, Bardwell Park and Earlwood. |
| Bus route 947 | Hurstville to Kogarah via Ramsgate and Dolls Point. |
| Bus route 958 | Rockdale Plaza and Kogarah to Hurstville via Kogarah Bay and Carss Park. |
Day surgery: what to expect and what to arrange
The official day surgery page says the Day Surgery Unit is on the ground floor and includes a reception and waiting lounge, 20 pre-operative and post-operative beds, five first-stage recovery beds, a children’s playroom and a discharge lounge.
Before day surgery
- Follow your doctor’s fasting instructions exactly.
- Shower with soap on the day of admission.
- Wear clean clothes and clean non-slip shoes.
- Bring small bags only; belongings may be moved with you through the unit.
- Ask about lockers if you need to secure small belongings.
After anaesthetic or sedation
- You are not permitted to drive for at least 24 hours after general anaesthetic or sedation.
- A responsible person must transport you home in a suitable vehicle.
- A train or bus is usually not suitable after day surgery.
- A responsible person must stay with you at least overnight after discharge from Day Surgery.
- You should not operate machinery or make important decisions for at least 24 hours after anaesthetic.
- You should remain within one hour of appropriate medical attention until the morning after discharge.
Maternity contacts, visiting and delivery suite guidance
| Switchboard | (02) 9598 5555 |
|---|---|
| Maternity Reception | (02) 9598 5172 |
| Delivery Suite | (02) 9598 5395. The official maternity contact page says to call 24 hours a day when you feel you are going into labour; midwives can support you by phone and advise when to come in. |
| Antenatal card | Remember to bring your antenatal card when coming to hospital. |
| Maternity visiting hours | 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 8:00pm daily. |
| Maternity rest period | Strictly no visiting during the rest period from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. |
| Partners | Partners are welcome anytime. |
| Delivery Suite visitors | The maternity page says no visiting is allowed while you are in Delivery Suite. When ready for visitors after birth, you or your support person can contact family/friends. |
Visiting hours and visitor planning
| General wards | Flexible visiting hours to meet patient needs. |
|---|---|
| Maternity | By arrangement with nursing staff; partners are welcome anytime. Maternity-specific pages list visitor windows and rest periods. |
| Coronary Care Unit | By arrangement with nursing staff. |
| Intensive Care Unit | By arrangement with nursing staff. |
| Visitor courtesy | The hospital asks visitors to consider other patients and respect privacy during visits. |
Fees, insurance, self-funded admission and payment questions
Healthdirect lists St George Private Hospital as a service where fees apply. The hospital’s payment information page says patients should approach admission well informed of financial obligations and confirm details before admission.
| Patient type or cost area | What to confirm | Who to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Privately insured patient | Confirm health fund cover, excess, co-payment, exclusions, waiting periods, known gaps and prosthesis coverage before admission. | Your health fund and admitting doctor’s rooms. |
| Self-funded patient | Ask for an estimated hospital cost before admission and clarify when payment is due. | healthfunds.sgp@ramsayhealth.com.au or hospital switchboard. |
| WorkCover or third-party claim | Proof of WorkCover approval or third-party payment arrangement may be required before admission. | Doctor’s rooms, insurer/claim manager and hospital finance. |
| Overseas patient | Confirm hospital estimate, insurer acceptance and payment method before admission. | Hospital finance / front office. |
| Doctor and anaesthetist fees | Hospital costs are separate from doctor, anaesthetist, assistant, imaging, pathology or pharmacy costs. | Ask each provider directly before admission. |
| Imaging / MRI | Ask whether Lumus Imaging fees apply and whether rebates or fund rules apply. | Lumus Imaging St George Private Hospital MRI on 02 9598 5450. |
What to bring to St George Private Hospital
Documents and cards
- Doctor’s admission letter
- Consent form if not already returned to the hospital
- Health fund number/details if applicable
- Medicare card
- Pension health benefits card if applicable
- Pharmaceutical benefits card if applicable
- Relevant X-rays and test results
- WorkCover or third-party approval if relevant
- Method for settling your account
Personal and health items
- Regular medications in original packaging
- Comfortable and clean closed-in shoes or slippers with non-slip soles
- Night attire if staying overnight
- Toiletries
- Walking sticks, hearing aids, glasses or other aides
- Personal articles such as sanitary pads if applicable
- For a child: favourite toy, formula, bottle and any special dietary needs if applicable
- For children going to theatre: cotton or cotton interlock pyjamas with button-through or loose-fitting tops if using their own pyjamas
Patient services during your stay
| Service | Useful detail |
|---|---|
| Mail and fax | Patients can send and receive mail and faxes via the hospital’s main fax number, 02 9598 5000. The patient’s name, ward and room number should be clearly stated. |
| Pharmacy | The pharmacy is in the hospital foyer and stocks medicines, toiletries, gifts, cards, newspapers, magazines and drinks. |
| Newspapers and magazines | Available from the pharmacy in the main foyer. Ask nursing staff about weekend availability. |
| Laundry | The hospital does not provide a personal laundry service. Arrange with family/friends or ask your nurse about alternatives if needed. |
| Rights and responsibilities | Ramsay encourages patients to understand healthcare rights including access, safety, respect, partnership, information, privacy and feedback. |
| Suggestions, comments and complaints | Contact Mandi McIntyre, PA to the Director of Clinical Services, on (02) 9598 5420 or email mcintyrea@ramsayhealth.com.au. |
Questions to ask before visiting or being admitted
For admission or surgery
- “What is my admission time, and is that different from procedure time?”
- “Do I need to complete the online admission form before arrival?”
- “What fasting time did my anaesthetist or surgeon set?”
- “Which entrance and reception desk should I use?”
- “Will I stay overnight or be treated as day surgery?”
- “Can I drive myself home after this procedure?”
For money, parking and visitors
- “Has my health fund confirmed cover for this admission?”
- “Will I have an excess, co-payment, known gap or self-funded estimate?”
- “Are imaging, pharmacy, pathology or doctor fees billed separately?”
- “Should I use Hogben Street parking or underground parking?”
- “Can visitors come now, or should they check with nursing staff first?”
- “Who should I call if I need to change admission details?”
Official St George Private Hospital links for patients and visitors
| Need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Main website | St George Private Hospital official website |
| Contact details | St George Private Hospital contact page |
| Location / getting here | Location and getting here |
| Parking | Parking information and fees |
| Public transport | Public transport routes |
| Visiting hours | Visiting hours |
| Pre-admission | Pre-admission information |
| Day surgery | Day surgery guide |
| Payment information | Payment information |
| Clinical services | Clinical services list |
| Find a specialist | Specialists directory |
| Maternity contact | Maternity contact page |
| Lumus Imaging MRI | Lumus Imaging St George Private Hospital MRI |
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St George Private Hospital FAQs
What is the address of St George Private Hospital?
St George Private Hospital is located at 1 South Street, Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia.
What is the main phone number for St George Private Hospital?
The main hospital switchboard number is (02) 9598 5555. The hospital fax number is (02) 9598 5000.
Does St George Private Hospital have an Emergency Department?
St George Private’s referral page recommends patients requiring emergency care are referred to the Emergency Department at St George Hospital on 02 9113 1111. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
How do I arrange admission or an appointment at St George Private Hospital?
For planned admission, follow your specialist or doctor’s instructions and complete the hospital’s admission process if required. For urgent private admissions, referrers may call the hospital on (02) 9598 5555 Page 003 to check bed availability.
Where is parking for St George Private Hospital?
The multistorey car park is entered via Hogben Street, Kogarah. Disabled parking is available in the underground car park under the main hospital, entered via South Street.
How much does parking cost at St George Private Hospital?
Parking fees listed by the hospital start at $5.50 for 0 to 30 minutes, $11.00 for 30 minutes to 1 hour, $16.50 for 1 to 1.5 hours, and $33.00 for 2.5 to 6 hours. Six or more hours/lost ticket is $34.00 in the Hogben Street multistorey car park and $38.00 underneath the hospital.
What public transport goes to St George Private Hospital?
Kogarah Train Station is about a ten-minute walk from the hospital. Bus routes listed by the hospital include 422, 476, 477, 446, 947 and 958.
What is the maternity reception number at St George Private Hospital?
The maternity reception phone number is (02) 9598 5172. For urgent maternity concerns or labour advice, call the Delivery Suite on (02) 9598 5395.
What are the visiting hours at St George Private Hospital?
General wards have flexible visiting hours to meet patient needs. Maternity, Coronary Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit visiting are by arrangement with nursing staff. Maternity pages list visiting windows of 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 8:00pm daily, with a rest period from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Does St George Private Hospital charge fees?
Yes. Healthdirect lists fees apply for this service. Private hospital costs can depend on health fund cover, doctor fees, anaesthetist fees, imaging, pharmacy, self-funded estimates and claim approvals, so confirm costs before admission.
Source and update note
This guide is based on official St George Private Hospital pages for contact details, location, parking, public transport, pre-admission, day surgery, payment information, services, maternity contact, visiting hours, pharmacy and referral guidance, plus Healthdirect and Lumus Imaging service information. Phone numbers, parking fees, visitor rules, doctor availability, admission steps and fees can change, so confirm personal or urgent details directly with the hospital before travelling.
This page is an informational hospital guide only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations.