3 Brightside Rd, Epsom, Auckland 1023
PO Box 26064, Epsom, Auckland 1344
Welcome to Southern Cross Brightside Hospital
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital located in central Auckland. Originally established on its Auckland site in Epsom in the 1940s, Southern Cross Brightside Hospital was completely rebuilt to modern, high tech specifications and re-opened in 2000.
Brightside Hospital offers a wide range of surgical services and post-operative care to around 4,500 patients each year. This four-theatre hospital provides 43 in-patient beds and 6 day stay chairs, and has a staff of nearly 100.
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital patient facilities
Meals
We provide nourishing, quality meals for our patients and can cater for special dietary requirements on request.
Rooms
Rooms for overnight stay are air conditioned and have an ensuite, television, telephone, refrigerator, radio and tea/coffee making facilities.
Our Care
We have a professional nursing team focused on providing a high standard of care and comfort during your stay.
Visitors
Visiting hours are above, special arrangements outside these hours can be requested. Visitors may be impacted by Covid-19 precautions and we recommend that you review our Covid-19 page in advance of visiting.
Our pre-admission clinic
Our pre-admission service provides education and information to patients and their family/whanau on predicted outcomes of surgery, recovery expectations and encourages participation in care planning. We provide a nurse led preoperative assessment for patients to ensure they receive quality driven care which recognises individual needs, minimises risk of adverse outcomes and provides comprehensive discharge planning.
Our Robotics
The global and local landscape of robotic navigation and assisted surgery has undergone rapid technical evolution. Robotics are tailored to enhance the performance and outcomes for surgeons and patients. We have worked closely in partnership with our credentialled medical practitioners to integrate this cutting-edge technology to ensure we deliver excellent experiences for both our surgeons and patients.
Surgical specialities and credentialled medical practitioners
Click on speciality to view our credentialled medical practitioners.
Active+ physiotherapy
Active+ provide both inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services for Southern Cross Brightside Hospital patients. Active+ is a joint venture partner with Southern Cross Healthcare.
Our news
Meet Barbara, Brightside’s Patient Services Manager
May 2025
Meet Ange, GM of Southern Cross Brightside Hospital
Jul 2025
Providing healthcare for those in need
May 2025