Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC)
The Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, also known as PEOC, is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) Hospital.
At the centre we diagnose, treat, correct and repair bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and the spine. We are proud of our international reputation for clinical excellence and innovation in this specialist field known as orthopaedics and rheumatology.
More about us
Patients come to PEOC for a range of treatments, including surgery on bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
We provide:
- Specialist emergency trauma care when someone has a serious injury or wound, usually from an accident; and
- Planned treatment for patients with medical conditions affecting their health and wellbeing.
Our services include:
- Hips - a comprehensive hip care service for adults of all ages, including routine and complex surgeries.
- Knees - all knee problems including sports, arthritis, revision surgery and complex lower limb trauma.
- Hand, wrist and elbow - an extensive range of hand, wrist and elbow treatments including physiotherapy and surgery
- Spinal - a comprehensive service to assess, diagnose and treat all conditions which affect the adult and child spine.
- Foot and ankle - all conditions, including routine and complex surgeries.
In the community:
We also provide excellent surgical and nursing care in community hospitals for patients of the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre at:
- Sidmouth Victoria Hospital where our consultant surgeons carry out shoulder, elbow and knee surgery. Their patients are able to return home the same day they have their operation.
- Tiverton & District Hospital where our surgeons perform ankle, foot and knee surgery. Their patients are able to return home the same day they have their operation.
Opening times
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Getting here
The Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre is located at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) - the centre’s address and postcode is:
Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Barrack Road
Exeter
EX2 5DW
We are based within the main hospital building and have our own entrance a short walk from the main hospital entrance (including a small number of drop off spaces for cars).
We have maps of the main Wonford site and the main hospital wards.
Park and Ride
Our park and ride service offers a convenient and easy alternative to driving and parking at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) site. Simply park for free at the Sowton Park and Ride site and buy your ticket onboard the PR3/SPR3 bus.
The Sowton Park and Ride site is located on Sidmouth Road, near Junction 30 of the M5, to the east of the city. The postcode is EX2 5GL and its location is highlighted on the map below.
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The buses go directly to the Wonford site, stopping at the RILD (Research Innovation Learning & Development) building, the RD&E Hospital's main entrance, and the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC). The buses also stop at the Digby Park and Ride site, which provides parking for staff only.
The Park and Ride is one of the most cost-effective forms of transport, with an adult return costing £2 (£1.50 single) and a child return costing £1 (80p single).
A return ticket is only £1.50 for all English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) pass holders.
Public transport
The hospital is easily accessible using public transport and other sustainable means of travel.
We are well served by local bus routes, from across Devon. A number of services stop at the hospital, whereas others require a connection with a local bus route from Exeter City Centre.
Both the main Exeter train stations, St Davids and Exeter Central, are around three miles from the hospital and are served by buses that travel directly to our site.
For help planning your journey and the latest timetables please visit the websites below:
Walking
The hospital site is around one and a half miles from Exeter City centre and takes approximately 30 minutes on foot.
Bikes
Bike paths run throughout Exeter and the hospital site is easily accessible by bike. Bicycle parking is available across the site, particularly outside the main hospital entrance.
Car parking
Please go to this page: Parking charges and exemptions at Royal Devon sites
Contact details
For general enquiries, please call our main hospital switchboard on 01392 411611, available 24 hours a day.
Facilities
The centre has a small café and seating area.
Visitors to our centre are in easy reach of the main Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) facilities, including a restaurant, coffee bar and cafés.