Cairns Private Hospital

What Cairns Private Hospital does

Cairns Private Hospital is a 150-bed acute private hospital located at 1 Upward Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, wholly owned by Ramsay Health Care (ASX: RHC), Australia's largest private hospital operator. Acquired by Ramsay from the Diocese of Cairns in November 2002 (originally established 1951 as Calvary Cairns), the hospital is the principal private tertiary facility for Far North Queensland, delivering inpatient and outpatient services across surgical, medical, rehabilitation, and maternity specialities.

The hospital operates advanced clinical technology platforms that differentiate it regionally, including two ROSA orthopaedic robots for knee replacement (the second unit installed August 2025), a da Vinci Xi Surgical System for robotic-assisted prostatectomy and general surgery (first in Far North Queensland, 2017), a GE Discovery IGS 730 hybrid vascular laboratory (2018), and a Toshiba Infinix CFi-Type S Coronary Angiography System (first in Australia, 2009). Service lines span bariatric weight-loss surgery, cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology, oncology and haematology (including the CancerCare ACTIVATE survivorship programme), orthopaedics, renal dialysis (21 chairs, capacity expanded from 32 to 48 patients per week), mental health (via the related Cairns Clinic, opened 2010), and a 25-bed inpatient rehabilitation ward. The After Hours GP Clinic (opened February 2020) and the Cairns Early Parenting Centre extend the facility into primary and family health. Specialist consulting rooms operate as Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns at Lake Street.

The revenue model is a multi-payer fee-for-service structure: private health insurance funds cover the majority of inpatient and day-rehabilitation episodes; the Department of Veterans' Affairs funds eligible veterans; NDIS, TAC, and Workers Compensation cover selected rehabilitation and injury programmes; and self-funded or out-of-pocket rates apply for uninsured patients, the Early Parenting Centre, and the After Hours GP Clinic. Patients are acquired through GP referrals (supported by Ramsay's Specialist Ezifind tool and Digital GP Updates newsletter), specialist referrals, direct self-referral for outpatient services, and community engagement. The hospital is part of Ramsay's national network of 70+ facilities and 30,000+ staff and benefits from shared corporate, technology-investment, and marketing resources.

Name

Cairns Private Hospital

Legal name

Cairns Private Hospital

Website

https://cairnsprivate.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cairns Private Hospital is a 150-bed acute private hospital in Far North Queensland, wholly owned by Ramsay Health Care (ASX: RHC), delivering surgical, cardiac, rehabilitation, oncology, robotic, bariatric, and maternity services to privately insured, DVA, NDIS, and self-funded patients across the regional catchment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/For-Profit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Surgical and rehabilitation care
• Cardiac care services
• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Medical specialist services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairns

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Patient Services: Hospital services billed to private health insurers including surgical procedures, rehabilitation programs, and specialist consultations. Private health funds cover most inpatient and day rehabilitation programs with potential co-payments.
2. Public Funding and DVA: Services covered under Department of Veterans' Affairs arrangements and public patient funding for eligible programs such as the Better Discharge Planning Program.
3. Self-Funded Patients: Self-pay options available for patients without insurance coverage, including Early Parenting Centre programs and various outpatient services.
4. Workers Compensation and Third Party: Treatment covered under workers compensation schemes requiring prior insurance company approval.
5. NDIS and TAC Funding: National Disability Insurance Scheme and Transport Accident Commission funded rehabilitation and therapy services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cairns Private Hospital is a private acute care hospital in Far North Queensland providing inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Core offerings include robotic-assisted surgery (ROSA and da Vinci Xi systems), cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiac care, oncology, orthopaedics, bariatric weight loss surgery, renal dialysis, maternity, mental health, comprehensive rehabilitation programs, and an After Hours GP Clinic. The hospital operates a 25-bed inpatient rehabilitation ward and serves patients covered by private health insurance, DVA, NDIS, and self-funded arrangements.

Product overview

Cairns Private Hospital is a private healthcare facility operated by Ramsay Health Care, offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient care across multiple specialties including robotic-assisted surgery (using ROSA orthopaedic robots and da Vinci Xi system), cardiac services with advanced catheterisation laboratory, comprehensive rehabilitation services (inpatient, day patient, and outpatient), cancer care including the CancerCare ACTIVATE program, bariatric surgery, orthopaedics, renal dialysis, mental health services, and an Early Parenting Centre. The facility also operates an After Hours GP Clinic and Ramsay Consulting Suites for specialist consultations. The rehabilitation division offers specialized programs including Strong Hearts Cardiac Rehab, Parkinson's Disease Program, EMPOWER Pain Management, neurological, orthopaedic, stroke, amputee, and reconditioning programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ramsay Health Plus Cairns: Allied health services offered from Cairns Private Hospital providing diverse allied health services including pre and post-operative rehabilitation, falls prevention, and neurological condition management.
• Cairns Early Parenting Centre
• Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns

Products and services

• Robotic Program Robotic-assisted surgical procedures including knee replacements using ROSA orthopaedic robots and general surgery including prostate cancer using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Designed for patients requiring advanced minimally invasive surgical options.
• After Hours GP Clinic Appointment-based clinic providing convenient access to local GPs on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons with 30-minute minimum appointments. Located inside the hospital with access to pathology, radiology, and pharmacy services.
• Cairns Early Parenting Centre A four-night residential program for parents experiencing challenges with infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years. Addresses feeding, sleep, settling, reflux, maternal exhaustion, and parenting adjustment through a multidisciplinary team.
• Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Surgical weight loss procedures including various types of bariatric surgery with comprehensive pre and post-operative support. For patients seeking surgical intervention for weight loss.
• Cardiac Services Comprehensive cardiac care including cardiac catheterisation laboratory, angiography, stents, pacemakers, defibrillators, and interventional cardiac services. Features the GE Discovery IGS 730 hybrid vascular laboratory with robotic imaging capabilities.
• Haematology and Oncology Cancer care services including diagnosis, treatment, and the CancerCare ACTIVATE rehabilitation program for cancer survivors experiencing decline in functioning from treatment.
• Orthopaedics Orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation including joint replacement, reconstruction, revision, and robotic-assisted procedures. Features the ROSA orthopaedic robot for knee replacements and dedicated Orthopaedic unit.
• Renal Dialysis Dialysis services for renal patients with capacity for 48 patients per week across multiple chairs. Provides treatment for private patients and holiday-makers requiring dialysis while visiting Cairns.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive rehabilitation programs including inpatient (25-bed ward), day patient, and outpatient services. Programs cover neurological, cardiac, orthopaedic, pain management (EMPOWER), Parkinson's, stroke, amputee, reconditioning, and cancer (CancerCare ACTIVATE) conditions. Strong Hearts Cardiac Rehab program, Parkinson's Disease Program, and EMPOWER Pain Management are key specialized offerings.
• Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns Specialist medical consulting rooms located at Level 1, 12A 193-197 Lake Street, Cairns, providing outpatient specialist consultations for patients requiring specialist medical advice and follow-up.
• Ramsay Health Plus Cairns Outpatient allied health services offered from Cairns Private Hospital providing diverse allied health services including pre and post-operative rehabilitation, falls prevention, deconditioning therapy, cardiac and respiratory programs, neurological condition management, and maternity care. No referral required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled capacity for robotic-assisted knee replacements with second ROSA orthopaedic robot
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ramsay Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCairns Private Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest private hospital operator. Ramsay Health Care provides corporate resources, governance, technology investments, and operational support. The company listed on ASX in 1997 (RHC) and operates hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and United Kingdom.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves21 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northernurology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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