Knox Private Hospital

What Knox Private Hospital does

Knox Private Hospital is a 290-bed acute private hospital in Wantirna, Melbourne's outer east, and is the largest private hospital in Victoria's east. Operated by Healthscope as part of a 39-hospital national network, it runs 15 operating theatres, a 24/7 Emergency Department, a 14-bed ICU, a 17-bed Coronary Care Unit, and a Day Procedure Centre. Clinical services span cardiac care (including TAVI and interventional catheterisation), orthopaedics, urology, neurosurgery, general and bariatric surgery, plastics, and gastroenterology, supported by an in-house cardiac diagnostic centre and on-site radiology, pathology, and pharmacy partners.

Its technology base centres on advanced surgical platforms: a Da Vinci Xi Surgical System integrated with a Trumpf operating table, Mako robotic-arm assisted orthopaedic system, Brainlab Curve 2 image-guided navigation (the first Australian installation), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories, and a hybrid theatre. These capabilities enable minimally invasive urological, colorectal, gynaecological, orthopaedic, cardiac, and neurosurgical procedures. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes an eAdmissions portal and My Health Record integration, both Healthscope platforms.

Revenue is generated primarily from patient services — surgical procedures, inpatient accommodation, day procedures, and ED presentations — billed through private health insurers, Medicare, the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA Tier 1 preferred provider), WorkCover, and self-funded patients. An A$470 out-of-pocket ED fee applies regardless of insurance status. Patient acquisition is referral-led: GPs refer to accredited specialists (25+ cardiologists, 30+ orthopaedic surgeons, plus other disciplines) who bring patient rosters, supplemented by direct GP admissions (24/7), emergency walk-ins, and a dedicated GP Liaison running CPD events and newsletters.

Name

Knox Private Hospital

Legal name

Australian Hospital Care (Knox) Pty Ltd

Website

https://knoxprivatehospital.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Knox Private Hospital is a 290-bed private acute hospital in Wantirna, Melbourne's east, operated by Healthscope. It provides cardiac, orthopaedic, urological, neurosurgical, and general surgical services using advanced robotic and image-guided technology, serving a catchment of 1.2 million residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Surgical specialty care
• Cardiac and orthopaedic surgery
• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Emergency department services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wantirna

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue generated from surgical procedures, medical treatments, emergency department services, and diagnostic procedures. Patients with private health insurance, Medicare, DVA, WorkCover, or self-funding pay for services. Hospital claims benefits directly from health funds on behalf of insured patients.
2. Emergency Department Fees: Out-of-pocket ED presentation fee of $470 for emergency department services. Additional charges may apply for radiology, pathology, and specialist consultations. These fees are separate from hospital admission charges.
3. Inpatient Accommodation: Revenue from hospital accommodation including private and shared rooms. Patients pay co-payments and excess according to their health insurance policy. Day procedures generate revenue from facility fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Knox Private Hospital is a 290-bed private acute hospital delivering comprehensive surgical and medical services, including cardiac, orthopaedic, urological, neurosurgical, general, bariatric, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, supported by a 24/7 Emergency Department, ICU, Coronary Care Unit, day procedure centre, and advanced robotic and image-guided surgical technology. Care is provided to private health-insured, self-funding, DVA, WorkCover, and Medicare patients in Melbourne's east and south-east, drawing on more than 30 orthopaedic surgeons and 25+ cardiologists.

Product overview

Knox Private Hospital is a comprehensive private healthcare facility operating as part of the Healthscope network. The hospital offers a unified portfolio of medical and surgical services anchored by its 290-bed facility with 15 state-of-the-art operating theatres, 24/7 Emergency Department, expanded ICU (14 beds) and CCU (17 beds), and a Day Procedure Centre. Core clinical services span cardiac care (with two catheterisation laboratories and structural heart/TAVI program), robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi and Mako systems), neurosurgery with Brainlab navigation, orthopaedics, urology, gastroenterology, and plastic surgery. The hospital complements clinical care with diagnostic services including the Knox Heart Centre, onsite radiology (Lumus), pathology (ACL), and pharmacy. Educational programs include Graduate Nurse Programs and specialist training. The facility operates an eAdmissions portal for patient registration and provides specialist consulting suites as part of its major redevelopment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knox North Tower: Three storey extension added as part of the 2022-2024 redevelopment, housing new patient wards with ensuite single rooms.
• Knox Heart Centre
• Specialist Consulting Suites

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Department 24-hour emergency medical assessment and treatment service for all patients regardless of insurance status, with on-call specialists, rapid assessment capabilities, and a $470 out-of-pocket presentation fee.
• Cardiac Services Comprehensive cardiology care including diagnostic services, interventional procedures, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, and structural heart procedures delivered via two cardiac catheterisation laboratories and a 17-bed Coronary Care Unit.
• Structural Heart Program (TAVI) Minimally invasive heart procedures including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), PFO closure, ASD closure, and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.
• Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci Xi) Robot-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and Trumpf operating table for minimally invasive urological, colorectal, gynaecological, cardiothoracic, and neurosurgical procedures with 3D high-definition visualisation and precision robotic arms.
• Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery Robotic-arm assisted orthopaedic surgery for total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and partial knee replacement using CT-based 3D planning for personalised pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance.
• Brainlab Curve 2 Image-Guided Navigation Image-guided surgery platform with 4K display for cranial and spinal neurosurgical procedures; first hospital in Australia to offer this technology.
• Orthopaedic Surgery Full range of orthopaedic surgical procedures including joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopy, sports injury treatment, and trauma surgery delivered by more than 30 orthopaedic surgeons with access to Mako robotic-arm assistance.
• Urology Services Comprehensive urology care including treatment for bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers, prostate conditions (including Da Vinci Xi robotic prostatectomy), and functional urology.
• Gastroenterology and General Surgery Gastroenterology diagnostics and general surgery including colorectal, breast, endocrine, upper GI, liver, pancreas, and bariatric procedures delivered through 15 state-of-the-art operating theatres.
• Bariatric Surgery Weight loss surgical procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision bariatric procedures.
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including breast reconstruction, scar revision, hand surgery, and skin cancer treatment.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialised facial surgery including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma surgery, and TMJ treatment.
• Brain and Spine Surgery Neurosurgical procedures for brain and spinal conditions using advanced surgical navigation technology including the Brainlab Curve 2 platform.
• Endoscopic Spine Surgery Minimally invasive spine surgery techniques for various spinal conditions.
• Advanced Respiratory Services Specialised respiratory care and treatment services for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.
• eAdmissions Portal Online patient admission system enabling pre-registration, health history submission, and appointment booking through the Healthscope eAdmissions platform.
• Specialist Consulting Suites Premium on-site consulting space for specialist doctors to conduct private practice with direct access to diagnostic and imaging services within the hospital.
• Graduate Nurse Program Structured nursing graduate program offering rotations across multiple hospitals and specialty areas including Emergency Department, Operating Theatre, Intensive Care, Cath Lab, and Coronary Care.
• Graduate Nurse Perioperative Program Comprehensive perioperative nursing program with clinical rotations, mentorship, and post-graduate study support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74.3% of ED patients rated treatment and care as very good (Jan-Dec 2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The Victorian Rehabilitation CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Healthscope Eastern Hospital Network offering coordinated patient care. The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre provides comprehensive in-patient rehabilitation services and day programs for patients recovering from surgery or illness, including cardiac rehabilitation programs for patients following cardiac events or surgery.
• Ringwood Private HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital in Healthscope's eastern network providing comprehensive cancer care and other services in partnership with Knox Private Hospital. Located close to Knox Private Hospital serving Melbourne's outer east.
• The Knox Heart CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site cardiac diagnostic service providing Transthoracic Echo, Holter monitoring, and Stress Echo testing. Staffed by experienced cardiac diagnostic team with bulk billing for pensioners and green healthcare card holders.
• Lumus RadiologysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOn-site radiology provider offering abdominal X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT with angio, radionuclide scanning, and MRI services. Located on level G at Knox Private Hospital.
• ACL PathologysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOn-site pathology provider offering breath testing, histopathology, and laboratory services with an onsite collection centre.
• HPS PharmacysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOn-site pharmacy located on level 1 in Boronia Precinct. Operating hours: 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, 9am-12pm Sunday.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Sydney Adventist Hospital: Large private acute hospital in Sydney with similar multi-specialty profile (cardiac, orthopaedic, cancer); comparable in scale and service mix but does not overlap Knox's Melbourne catchment.

Direct peers

• Ringwood Private Hospital: Sister Healthscope hospital located adjacent to Knox in Melbourne's east, offering overlapping surgical, cancer care and rehabilitation services with shared network referral and capital allocation dynamics.
• The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre: Healthscope eastern-network partner hospital in Glen Waverley providing inpatient rehabilitation and cardiac rehab programs that receive direct post-acute referrals from Knox.
• Melbourne Private Hospital: Healthscope-operated private acute hospital in Parkville offering cardiac, surgical and maternity services under the same parent network; shares procurement, GP liaison, and digital infrastructure with Knox.
• Epworth HealthCare: Largest not-for-profit private hospital group in Melbourne and Victoria, operating multiple acute sites with comparable cardiac, orthopaedic, surgical, and emergency services that directly compete with Knox for the same eastern suburbs patient pool.
• St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne: Major Melbourne private hospital in Fitzroy providing complex cardiac, neurosurgical and oncology services with comparable acuity and specialist referral model to Knox.
• Waverley Private Hospital: Healthscope-owned private hospital in Mount Waverley providing surgical, cardiac and rehabilitation services that compete with Knox for the same Melbourne eastern suburbs catchment.
• Cabrini Health: Melbourne-based Catholic private hospital operator with multi-site acute, cardiac, oncology and surgical services in Malvern and Brighton that compete directly with Knox for insured patients in Melbourne's east/south-east corridor.

Broad incumbents

• St John of God Health Care: Large Catholic private hospital operator with significant Victorian presence (e.g., Berwick, Bendigo) offering comparable acute surgical and maternity services that compete for private insured patients.
• Ramsay Health Care: Australia's largest private hospital operator with 70+ facilities nationwide including multiple Melbourne sites; competes broadly with Knox across most specialties and shapes insurer contract benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/knoxprivatehospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/knoxprivatehospital3152
• Xx.com/HealthscopeAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/posts

Compliance1 record

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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