What Tamara Private Hospital does

Tamara Private Hospital is an acute care private hospital located in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, wholly owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care (ASX: RHC). Founded in the 1980s and serving the Tamworth and North West Slopes and Plains region for over 40 years, the facility operates 45 beds (including an 18-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit), a 4-bed High Dependency Unit, and 4 operating theatres equipped with a state-of-the-art Stryker Unit. It offers medical, surgical and rehabilitation services spanning orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, urology, ENT, vascular, bariatric, dental, day surgery and palliative care, supported by an in-house multidisciplinary allied health team (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, dietetics, psychology, social work).

The hospital differentiates itself through technology that is unusual for a regional facility: it was the first site in regional Australia to operate a Da Vinci Surgical Robot (since May 2018), and added the ROSA Knee System for robotic-assisted knee replacement in 2023. Specialised clinical programs include the Parkinson's Disease Program (PD Warrior methodology), CancerCare ACTIVATE, Hand Therapy Clinic, Inpatient and Day Rehabilitation, and a Weight-Loss Surgery Program that expanded with laparoscopic gastric bypass in October 2025. Allied health services are delivered on-site through Ramsay Health Plus.

Commercially, the hospital runs a sales-led, referral-driven model: elective admissions flow through accredited Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), specialists, and GPs, with GP continuing professional development events used to support referral relationships. Revenue is generated per admission from privately insured patients, self-funded patients, workers compensation cases, overseas patients with pre-approved insurance, and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) patients, for whom the hospital holds Tier 1 status. Health fund agreements and HICAPS integration keep out-of-pocket costs low and enable instant claim processing. Individual facility revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Tamara Private Hospital

Legal name

Tamara Private Hospital

Website

https://tamaraprivate.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tamara Private Hospital is a 45-bed acute private hospital in Tamworth, NSW, owned by Ramsay Health Care, providing medical, surgical and rehabilitation services — including robotic surgery, orthopaedics and bariatrics — to privately insured, self-funded, workers compensation, overseas and DVA patients across regional NSW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Private/For-Profit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Orthopedic & Surgical Recovery SNFs (HLADADAF)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Acute care hospital
• Surgical services
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Robotic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Hospital Services: Revenue generated from inpatient admissions, day surgery, and medical procedures for privately insured, self-funded, workers compensation, overseas, and DVA patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tamara Private Hospital is a 45-bed acute care private hospital providing medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services to patients in regional New South Wales, Australia. Its core offerings include inpatient medical care, a broad range of surgical specialties (orthopaedic, bariatric, general, gynaecology, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, ENT, dental, paediatric), day surgery, an 18-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with hydrotherapy, specialized outpatient programs (CancerCare ACTIVATE, Parkinson's Disease Program, Hand Therapy Clinic, Day Rehabilitation), and allied health services delivered through Ramsay Health Plus. Advanced surgical technologies deployed include the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and the ROSA Knee System for robotic-assisted knee replacement.

Product overview

Tamara Private Hospital is an acute care private hospital offering medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services as a unified care platform. The hospital provides surgical services (Bariatric, Dental, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Robotic Surgery, Paediatric procedures, Day Surgery) alongside comprehensive medical services, supported by an 18-bed Rehabilitation Unit and 4-bed High Dependency Unit. The hospital operates 4 Operating Theatres including a state-of-the-art Stryker Unit. Specialized programs include CancerCare ACTIVATE, Parkinson's Disease Program, Hand Therapy Clinic, and Inpatient/Day Rehabilitation. Advanced technology includes Da Vinci Robotic Surgery and ROSA Knee System for orthopaedic procedures. Allied health services are delivered through Ramsay Health Plus providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, and exercise physiology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical services including Bariatric, Dental, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Robotic Surgery, Paediatric ENT and Dental, and Day Surgery, delivered to patients in regional NSW across 4 Operating Theatres with a state-of-the-art Stryker Unit.
• Medical Services Inpatient medical services delivered under the care of physicians and general practitioners with nursing support including an infection control coordinator, discharge planner, and pre-admissions nurse.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Specialized 18-bed rehabilitation ward with 24-hour nursing and medical care, private rooms with ensuites, landscaped gardens, hydrotherapy pool, and state-of-the-art gym, delivering orthopaedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, reconditioning, and amputee rehabilitation programs.
• Day Rehabilitation Tailored rehabilitation where patients visit the hospital one to two times weekly for multiple therapies including orthopaedic, reconditioning, cardiac, and pain management programs.
• Parkinson's Disease Program 10-week exercise-based and education program based on PD Warrior methodology for people with Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonian symptoms in early-to-moderate stages.
• CancerCare ACTIVATE Multi-disciplinary program for cancer patients combining health education, exercise, and support in small group settings, twice weekly for 6 weeks, focusing on functional and psychological wellbeing at various stages of the cancer journey.
• Hand Therapy Clinic Specialized hand and upper limb rehabilitation services including splinting, casting, pain management, ROM and strengthening exercises, post-surgical rehabilitation, and treatment for conditions like carpal tunnel and arthritis.
• ROSA Knee System Robotic-assisted knee replacement system combining computer navigation, soft tissue balancing, 3D modelling, and robotics for accurate implant positioning and improved patient outcomes with smaller incisions.
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Surgical robotic system initially used for urological procedures including prostatectomies and nephrectomies, with future scope for ENT, gynaecology, and general surgical procedures; the first surgical robot in regional Australia.
• Weight-Loss Surgery Program Comprehensive weight-loss surgery including gastric sleeve and laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures for managing obesity and related health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
• Orthopaedic Services Orthopaedic surgical services including hand and wrist procedures, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic knee procedures, and total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements delivered by eight orthopaedic surgeons with a wide range of subspecialties.
• Physiotherapy Outpatient physiotherapy services delivered through Ramsay Health Plus including individual and group programs, hydrotherapy, balance training, strengthening, aerobic fitness, and prehabilitation for surgery.
• Day Surgery Wide range of day procedures including endoscopy, colonoscopy, orthopaedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, eye day surgery, and minor general surgery.
• Palliative Care Services Privacy and peaceful palliative care settings with a tranquil environment, private rooms overlooking gardens, a quiet room for family members, and a dedicated remembrance garden.
• High Dependency Unit 4-bed high dependency unit providing intensive care-level monitoring and support for patients requiring higher acuity care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.2 out of 10 likelihood to recommend score from HCF patients
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sense RugbyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2022Partnership to offer rugby-based Occupational Therapy program for neurodiverse children. Sense Rugby was founded by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Carlien Parahi and Australian Rugby Sevens Olympian Jesse Parahi. Tamara Hospital supports the program through Ramsay Health Plus.
• Tamworth Rugby UnionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2022Partnership with Sense Rugby and Tamara Hospital to offer the unique OT program for neurodiverse children in Tamworth, leveraging the local community's love of rugby.
• Challenge Disability ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2010Partnership to create an innovative recycling system for Kimguard polypropylene surgical wrapping. Challenge Disability Services uses the material to create draught stoppers and other products, reducing hospital waste costs by $10,000 in one year while providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Ramsay Health PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, and exercise physiology provided by Ramsay Health Plus located within Tamara Private Hospital Rehabilitation Unit.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Healius (formerly Primary Health Care): Diagnostics and day hospital operator in Australia; adjacent because it competes for outpatient/day-surgery referrals and shares the same private-fund contracting environment, though its day-hospital model differs from Tamara's acute inpatient focus.
• Icon Cancer Care (regional radiotherapy): Operates regional cancer centres including adjacent to Tamara's North West catchment; thematic peer given the hospital's CancerCare ACTIVATE program and reliance on regional oncology pathways.

Direct peers

• Albury-Wodonga Private Hospital: Regional NSW/Victoria border private hospital under Ramsay Health Care that shared the 2010 Medibank top ranking; comparable scale, regional catchment, and mix of medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
• Lingard Private Hospital: Ramsay-affiliated regional Hunter/Newcastle private hospital offering medical, surgical and rehabilitation services; comparable operating model and referral-driven GTM in a non-metro setting.
• Armidale Private Hospital: Regional NSW private hospital under Ramsay Health Care that co-shared the 2010 Medibank NSW best private hospital award with Tamara; directly comparable as a same-network regional acute private hospital with surgical and rehab services.
• Maitland Private Hospital: Another Ramsay regional NSW private hospital with surgical and rehabilitation offerings; directly comparable in scale, payer mix and reliance on VMO/specialist referrals.
• St Vincent's Private Hospital (Lismore): Regional NSW private acute hospital (not-for-profit) offering surgical, medical and rehabilitation services; comparable regional footprint and competing for the same private insured catchment in northern NSW.

Broad incumbents

• St John of God Health Care: Large Catholic not-for-profit private hospital group with regional sites across Australia; competes for privately insured patients and specialist talent in non-metro catchments comparable to Tamara's.
• Calvary Health Care (regional hospitals): National private hospital and aged care operator with multiple regional sites; competes in the same private acute and rehabilitation segments as Tamara in regional NSW/ACT.
• Healthscope Private Hospitals (regional portfolio): Largest private hospital operator in Australia (currently under Brookfield); operates multiple regional private hospitals that compete with Ramsay/Tamara sites for specialists, VMO credentials and insured patients across regional NSW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamara-private-hospital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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