Current wait status
Live wait data is being set up for Gold Coast University Hospital. Check back soon for real-time patient counts.
Data sourced from Queensland Health
Not an emergency? See a bulk billed GP from home.
No out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients. Scripts, certificates, and referrals included.
About Gold Coast University Hospital
Gold Coast University Hospital opened in 2013 and serves one of Australia's fastest growing population corridors, spanning from Beenleigh to the NSW border. It is the Gold Coast's principal tertiary facility, offering services in trauma, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The ED sees exceptionally high volumes, driven by both residential growth and the region's large tourist population.
Hospital details
Nearby emergency departments
When you might not need the ED
If you are visiting Gold Coast University Hospital ED for any of the following, a bulk billed telehealth GP consultation may be faster and more convenient:
- Repeat prescriptions or new scripts (sent as eScripts to your phone)
- Medical certificates for work, university, or Centrelink
- Specialist, pathology, or imaging referrals
- Cold, flu, or minor illness treatment
- Mental health support
- Sexual health consultations
NewDoc telehealth consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients, with no out-of-pocket cost. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week.
Need a script, certificate, or referral?
You may not need to visit the ED. Book a bulk billed telehealth consult with a FRACGP-qualified GP.
Or call 0481 615 998
Related services
Data sourced from Queensland Health. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.