Located in the northern end of the Central Coast, Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital, is the regions newest private health facility, delivering high quality surgical and medical services. Opening in 2019, the hospital has since expanded its options for Breast Cancer patients, in 2022, by introducing the leading Savi SCOUT® technology to its suite of services, improving the experience for patients who require surgery for removal of a breast tumour.
Savi SCOUT® provides wire–free radar localisation, with a tiny reflector device placed into the breast any time prior to the patient’s scheduled surgery. The surgeon then locates the device in the Operating Theatre by directing radiation–free signals at the reflector. Once located, the Surgeon can determine the best pathway to the tumour during surgery, so it can be removed while conserving the remaining breast tissue.
“Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital is committed to supporting the community through their cancer journey. To ensure we provide a holistic approach we are increasing the services available at the hospital from diagnosis through to treatment and surgery if required,” said Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital CEO, Jennifer McNamara.
“Having started in October, some of the Central Coast’s best Breast Surgeons are now consulting and operating out of the hospital including Dr Paul Chen, Dr Mary Ling and Dr Rita Poon. Medical Oncologist, Dr Mamta Bagia, and Radiation Oncologist, Professor John Boyages are also joining our team,” said Ms McNamara.
Dr Paul Chen, an expert Oncoplastic Surgeon who will be at the new clinic every second Thursday added “It’s exciting to see the multidisciplinary team providing an on–site service at the Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.”
The addition of these clinicians means the hospital will now offer a comprehensive breast cancer service, with no need for patients to travel away from the northern Central Coast for their care.
“We are committed to ensuring accessible high quality healthcare to the community by investing in the latest, most innovative tools and technologies to optimise clinical outcomes for patients. Having these services now on the northern end of the Central Coast means local patients won’t need travel too far from home. This is the beginning of what we hope to be a comprehensive cancer service in years to come,” said Ms McNamara.
Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital Cnr Pacific Highway & Craigie Ave, Kanwal NSW 2259
ph 02 4310 9100
fax 02 4310 9111
enquiry.tlph@healthecare.com.au