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Planned Surgery RMH Service

Our surgical teams at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) manage a range of planned (elective) surgery procedures. Planned surgeries are scheduled based on clinical urgency.

About Kidney Care

The RMH Kidney Care service is a comprehensive Australian nephrology service providing treatment and support in all aspects of care for people with kidney disease, including people on dialysis and after kidney transplantation.

About diabetes

Diabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.

​​Deep Brain Stimulation​ RMH Service

​​We provide deep brain stimulation surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia (refractory to medications).

Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology RMH Service

We work with patients to deliver the most suitable treatment for an injury or condition to gain as much movement and physical independence as possible.

Experimental treatment for Parkinson’s disease Research study

This is a study of an experimental treatment (referred to as “study drug”) called CVL-751 as a possible treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Amlitelimab (KY1005) for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Research study

A clinical trial to assess a new drug called amlitelimab (KY1005) as a treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema)

RMH Genetic Counsellors provide “exceptional care” - patient Jess News article

In the midst of 2020, 23-year-old Jess found herself with some unusual chest pains that she put down to going through her first COVID-19 lockdown. With the pain becoming severe, she made her way to our ED where scans showed cardiologists what Jess wasn’t expecting.

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital HREC

The RMH Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is an NHMRC-accredited ethics committee and is qualified to review applications for the approval of clinical trials.

Occupational Therapy RMH Service

We provide a range of services focused on restoring function to patients to promote health and wellbeing, independence and productivity.

Registrar awarded major Allergy and Immunology Foundation grant News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital congratulates Immunology Registrar Dr Celine Jin on receiving the Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) Primary Immunodeficiencies Clinical Research Grant of $15,000.

Clinical Haematology RMH Service

We are one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.

Study shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis News article

A study of women just diagnosed with breast cancer has found many have identifiable and well understood gene abnormalities, and yet they are excluded from subsidised genetic testing that can guide their treatment.

Latent tuberculosis

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.

TB services for pharmacists

The supply of medications for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is managed through the Victorian Tuberculosis Program in conjunction with the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Pharmacy.

New clinic at the RMH to provide novel treatments for people with severe mood disorders News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened the Advanced Interventions in Mood Disorders (AIM) Clinic, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of severe mood disorders.

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for people with respiratory and sleeping disorders.

Global study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article

Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.

From a near-death experience to research breakthroughs – Lauren’s journey with porphyria   News article

It was only after a severe attack and a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that Lauren’s metabolic disorder was identified as Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP).