Calvary Riverina Surgicentre
329 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
At Calvary Riverina Hospital, we provide specialised acute level surgery, all supported by our critical care unit.
Across both sites, our nursing staff have the experience and understanding to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient. Highly skilled visiting specialists are an integral part of our professional team dedicated to providing safe, high quality care.
Service location | Details |
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Calvary Riverina Hospital 1st Floor Calvary Riverina Hospital, 26-36 Hardy Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 | Reception is open Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 8.30pm; and Saturdays and Sundays 7.30am – 8.30pm Call us: 02 6923 2200 |
Calvary Riverina Surgicentre Calvary Riverina Surgicentre, 329 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 | Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 7am – 4.30pm Call us: 02 6925 4700 |
Calvary Riverina surgical services include:
- Breast surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Dental surgery
- Ear nose & throat surgery
- Endoscopy
- General surgery
- Gynaecological surgery
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Oral & facio maxillary surgery
- Spinal surgery
- Paediatric surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Urological surgery
- Vascular surgery
Calvary Riverina Hospital - Main
Calvary Riverina Surgicentre
Types of surgery
Planned surgery
Planned surgery usually follows consultation and treatment by your GP and specialist. From either of these you will be referred to an appropriate surgeon.
Your surgeon will discuss surgical and other options with you, and if you agree to have a surgical procedure the surgeon will forward the appropriate documentation to your surgical admissions team.
Unplanned surgery
The urgency of your surgery, and the possible wait before your surgery is scheduled, is determined by your surgeon and advised to Calvary in the surgeon’s request for admission documents. If you have any concerns about the possible impact on your health and wellbeing caused by a possible delay, please raise those concerns with your surgeon.
Unplanned surgery is performed on people who are admitted via the Emergency Department and who require immediate surgery to address their health emergency.
Informed consent
Preparing for surgery
How to prepare for your surgery
We recommend you take the following steps before your surgical procedure:
Ensure someone can drive you home after surgery (you’re not permitted to leave alone or use public transport)
Arrange to have someone stay with you on the day and night of the surgery
Don’t smoke for at least 24 hours before your procedure
Follow instructions on which medications to take and which to withhold (this information will be given to you 1-2 weeks prior to your surgery date)
Notify us if you have any special dietary requirement
Inform your surgeon if there is any change in your health leading up to your procedure (for example if you’ve had a cold or fever)
How to prepare on the day
We recommend you:
Wear loose comfortable clothing
Don’t wear make-up, nail polish or jewellery
Bring all your medications, relevant x-rays referrals and information about your procedure
Bring basic toiletries and reading material
Please do not bring any valuables or large sums of money (we won’t accept responsibility for loss).