Current wait status
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Data sourced from SA 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 Lyell McEwin Hospital
Lyell McEwin Hospital is the principal hospital for northern Adelaide, serving suburbs including Elizabeth, Salisbury, and Gawler. It has undergone significant redevelopment to expand capacity in response to the region's growing healthcare needs. The ED handles a large number of presentations, with the northern corridor accounting for a substantial share of Adelaide's population growth.
Hospital details
Nearby emergency departments
When you might not need the ED
If you are visiting Lyell McEwin 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 SA Health. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.