Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
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Send us your comments"To the doctors and nurses of Ward 36. Thank you so very much for al the nursing and kindness you have shown to my son. I am sure he would not have survived if it hadn't been for the great skill and attention of you all." Mrs ES
Surgical Services
Ward 36 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5636 - Sister S Rutherford
Ward 36 is the Northern Oesophago–Gastric Unit and mainly provides care for people requiring treatment for a range of upper gastrointestinal (upper GI) disorders.
There are four high dependency care beds based on the unit for patients who need specialist care.
How to find us
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Ward 36 is based on the third floor of Leazes Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Leazes Wing which can be entered off Richardson Road.
- Take the lift or stairs up to level three and follow the signs for Ward 36.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 36 is led by Sister Rutherford and includes surgeons, specialist nurses, ward nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, social worker and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- If your relative requires high dependency care following their operation, if possible, please collect property and valuables on the day of surgery from the ward as there are limited storage facilities available.
- Please do not bring fresh flowers onto the ward. This is to help with infection control.
