Video appointments Click here for your Video Appointment Menu Home > Hospitals > Freeman Hospital Freeman Hospital The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne is a centre for specialist services in the North East and beyond. The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne is a specialist referral centre for patients living in the North East and beyond. Built in 1977, the hospital saw the relocation of several services from across Newcastle onto one site. Since this time we have seen our teams of experts build an international reputation for its pioneering approach with healthcare at its best, with people at its heart. The services at the Freeman Hospital range from hip and knee replacements and digital hearing aids to multi organ transplantation. Our specialists offer pioneering treatments for complex liver, pancreatic, kidney and heart related diseases. We also treat of all types of cancer. Centre for excellence The Freeman Hospital’s Cardiothoracic Centre is a regional and national centre for excellence for respiratory and cardiac care. The centre is the only hospital in the country to provide the full range of cardiothoracic surgery for adults and children under one roof. The Freeman Hospital’s Institute of Transplantation, is the first of its kind in the UK. It is one of the most experienced and successful solid organ transplant centres in the UK. We have over 30 years of experience providing adult transplants for heart, lungs, heart and lungs, liver, kidneys, kidney & pancreas. The Freeman is where the first successful heart transplant on a child was carried out. It was also the site for the first single and dual lung transplants in Europe, and continues to have exceptional results. Celebrating our achievements Based at the Freeman Hospital, the Northern Centre for Cancer Care is the largest of its kind in the North of England providing state-of-the-art cancer care for the people of Newcastle and beyond, as well as world leading clinical research. It is also home to the region’s specialist Renal Services Centre where our experts recently celebrated 40 years of providing dialysis for the people of the North East. The Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre is at the forefront of research into cancer offering patients access to early trials and potential new treatments. Both the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre and the Simulation (SIM) Centre at Freeman Hospital provide high-quality training from all over the UK and Europe. Contact this hospital Call us: 0191 233 6161 Find us: Freeman Rd, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN Get directions to this hospital Share this page on Print this page In this section How to find us Car parking Wards and clinics Departments Shops and cafes Contact us CQC Rating The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust CQC overall rating Outstanding 29 May 2019 See the report Follow us on social media for all the latest news and announcements Services For service details please visit the relevant service page. Charity For charity details please visit the Charity site. Hospitals For hospital details please visit the relevant location. Careers For our current job vacancies, please visit the careers section. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust CQC overall rating Outstanding 29 May 2019 See the report Contact Resources Freedom of Information Press and media Accessibility Privacy Cookies Terms and conditions Copyright © 2021 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Lovingly crafted by Mixd Cookie Usage Policy This website uses a combination of essential and non-essential cookies to improve your on-site experience. Cookie settingsAccept