Unlock more benefits with your private health insurance at Bendigo

Unlock the benefits

When you choose to use your private health insurance and become a patient at our private hospital you can access:

• minimal waiting times for care
• your doctor of choice
• compassionate private hospital care, close to home.

Minimal waiting times for care

When you need medical or surgical care, you don’t want to wait. Our private hospital offers short waiting periods for surgery or medical care.

This means, when you choose to become a patient at our private hospital, you don’t have to wait for treatment. If your care is not urgent you can choose when to have your treatment at a time that suits your lifestyle.

Your doctor of choice

Your health is your most important asset, so it makes sense that you need to trust the people caring for you.

As a private hospital patient, you can choose your doctor or specialist to suit your needs and preferences.

Some of Australia’s leading and most experienced specialists choose to work at our hospital. You can find one to suit your needs by searching for one of our leading specialists.

Compassionate private care, close to home

Our private hospital is conveniently located close to you, giving you access to a range of services guided by our Values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence.

Why choose St John of God Bendigo Hospital?

When you choose to receive your care at St John of God Bendigo Hospital, you get access to:

• a range of benefits to help make your stay in hospital as pleasant and as comfortable as possible
• comprehensive hospital services in Bendigo, allowing you to stay close to home, family and friends, and avoid having to travel to Melbourne.
• high quality food served up to six times a day and also on request.

 We offer a range of medical and surgical services, and care provided by many of central Victoria's leading specialists.

Hear from our patients 

Our patients regularly tell us why they choose to be cared for at St John of God Bendigo Hospital:

“I really valued the respect and kindness shown to me and my family during my stay. The level of care I received was second to none and the staff should to be very proud of their Hospital and the care they stand by.”

“I received the best possible care from the doctors and nursing staff. The staff and volunteers were always pleasant. The rehabilitation staff were thorough and encouraging.”