What is a private hospital?

A private hospital is a hospital that operates through direct payments from patients, health insurance providers and organisations like Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand or ACC.

 

Who can receive treatment at Braemar Hospital?

You can receive treatment at Braemar Hospital if:

  • Your specialist is credentialled to work at Braemar Hospital, and
    • You are directly paying your hospital and specialist fees; or
    • You have health insurance that covers your hospital and specialist fees; or
    • Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand has outsourced your treatment to Braemar Hospital and they will cover your hospital and specialist fees; or
    • ACC has outsourced your treatment to Braemar Hospital and they will cover your hospital and specialist fees; or
    • You successfully apply to the Braemar Charitable Trust for free surgery through their Charitable Surgery Programme.

Why choose to be treated at Braemar Hospital?

  • The highest standards of excellence in healthcare
  • Superior levels of cleanliness, effective infection control measures
  • Caring, friendly staff who respect patient needs and deliver a personalised service
  • Shorter waiting times
  • State-of-the-art medical equipment
  • Private en-suite rooms
  • Freshly prepared restaurant-quality meals
  • Beautiful, relaxing gardens
  • Longer visiting hours
  • Comfort and convenience
  • Free parking, including EV chargers and room for campervans
  • Free in-room Sky TV
  • Onsite 5-bed Special Care Unit (HDU/ICU)

How can I ensure I will receive my treatment at Braemar Hospital?

When your GP refers you to a specialist, you can ask them to select one who is credentialled to work at Braemar Hospital. Braemar has credentialled nearly 200 reknowned specialists to work with our outstanding in-house clinical teams.

Which health insurers will pay for treatment at Braemar Hospital?

Braemar Hospital has relationships will all major health insurers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Can I be treated at Braemar Hospital if I don’t live in Hamilton?

Yes. We treat patients from all around Aotearoa New Zealand, and overseas.

How can I apply to the Braemar Charitable Trust for free surgery via their Charitable Surgery Programme?

Details can be found on the Braemar Charitable Trust website, including referral forms for Braemar Credentialed Surgeons, General Practitioners and Dentists.