Healthcare Magazine December 2014 | Page 85

The Valley Private Hospital australia new operating theaters , the largest integrated digital theaters and then added an EOS , Nobel Prize winning , spinal imaging system from France .
“ We were the second in Australia with this technology ,” said Henderson of the French spinal imaging system . “ It ’ s a spinal imaging , low dose radiation X-ray machine that allows surgeons to have a 3D recreation of the spine , hips and knees .”
Storz in Germany were the first to develop a 3D camera for laparascopic surgery and The Valley Private Hospital acquired this as well .
“ For more good luck than good planning , the first camera in Australia landed in our lap ,” said Henderson .

Company Information

Industry
Healthcare
headquarters
Mulgrave , Australia
founded
1984
employees
1000
A Success Story The Valley Private Hospital took what can be seen as favorable circumstances and surpassed expectations to become the primary health care provider in southeast Melbourne .
In just two short years , the hospital ’ s revenue has increased from $ 30 million a year to $ 80 million . The hospital houses 700 accredited specialists , treats 13-14,000 patients per year through the emergency department and is set to undergo another $ 60 million investment .
“ It ’ s certainly a success story and I think it goes to show that with vision , the right planning , understanding your market and opportunity , you can reach success against bigger opposition and take them on and win ,” concluded Henderson . revenue
$ 80 Million
products / services
The Valley Private Hospital is an acute medical and surgical hospital conveniently located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne . First opened in 1984 , it is has been owned and operated by Healthe Care since June 2007 . www . thevalleyprivate . com . au 85