Who should I contact if I have any problems following day case surgery?

In an emergency, dial 999 straight away

NHS 24 can also be contacted for urgent advice or if you become unwell by dialling 111.

Your GP will also be able to manage non-urgent issues you have following your surgery. If the problem is urgent, please find our contact numbers below.

If your operation was in Ninewells Hospital

The Surgical Admissions Unit can be contacted until 7:30pm by calling 01382 423 090.

After this time, please contact the appropriate ward for your specialty.


SpecialityWardTelephone Number
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)SurgeryWard 2601382 633 826
General SurgeryWard 1001382 633 810
Gynaecology SurgeryWard 3601382 633 836
Ophthalmic (Eye) SurgeryWard 2501382 633 825
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryWard 2601382 633 826
Orthopaedic SurgeryWard 1701382 633 817
Plastic SurgeryWard 2601382 633 826
Urology SurgeryWard 2701382 633 827
Vascular SurgeryWard 1201382 633 812
Acute Surgical Receiving UnitWard 701382 633 807

If your operation was in Perth Royal Infirmary

Please contact the ward from which you were discharged

Ward 7Ward 7 Number01738 473 930 
Breast SurgeryTBC
GynaecologyTBC
ENT SurgeryTBC
Urology SurgeryTBC
Ward 8Ward 8 Number01738 473 934
Follow Up NursesTBC

If your operation was in Stracathro Hospital

Please contact the Surgical Ward on 01356 665 088

If you are unable to make contact with someone able to provide you with advice, please attend A&E or call 999.