Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Elizabeth · SA · 5112
A Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for injuries and illnesses that need attention today but are not life-threatening. Fully bulk billed — bring your Medicare card.
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Confirm hours with the clinic before travelling — holiday hours can differ.
Address
Elizabeth Medical and Dental Centre,30 PHILIP HIGHWAY, Elizabeth, SA, 5112
Region
Greater Adelaide
Directions
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Fully bulk billed with a Medicare card
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8am – 8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am – 8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am – 8pm
- Thursday
- 8am – 8pm
- Friday
- 8am – 8pm
- Saturday
- 8am – 8pm
- Sunday
- 8am – 8pm
Hours sourced from the healthdirect National Health Services Directory. Public-holiday hours can differ — call ahead on holidays.
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Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a walk-in Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Elizabeth, South Australia. Visits are fully bulk billed and no appointment or referral is needed. Monday: 8am – 8pm. Tuesday: 8am – 8pm. Wednesday: 8am – 8pm. Thursday: 8am – 8pm. Friday: 8am – 8pm. Saturday: 8am – 8pm. Sunday: 8am – 8pm.
Urgent care vs emergency department vs GP
| Urgent Care Clinic | Emergency Department | GP / Telehealth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Urgent but not life-threatening: minor fractures, cuts needing stitches, infections, burns | Life-threatening emergencies: chest pain, stroke, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing | Ongoing care, prescriptions, referrals, medical certificates, check-ups |
| Cost | Free — fully bulk billed with a Medicare card | Free at public hospitals | Varies — bulk billed or gap fee; telehealth from $12.90 |
| Appointment | Walk in, no appointment or referral | Walk in, triaged by severity | Usually booked ahead |
| Typical hours | Extended hours, 7 days (commonly 8am to 10pm) | 24 hours | Business hours; telehealth extends this |
| Medicare card needed |
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. You can also check live emergency department wait times before deciding where to go.
Before you go
- Do I need an appointment at Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic?
- No. Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a walk-in Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Elizabeth, South Australia — no appointment, referral, or regular GP is required. Bring your Medicare card.
- Is Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic bulk billed?
- Yes. Visits to Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic are fully bulk billed, so there is no out-of-pocket cost with a valid Medicare card.
- What conditions does Elizabeth Medicare Urgent Care Clinic treat?
- Medicare Urgent Care Clinics treat urgent but non-life-threatening conditions: minor fractures and sprains, cuts needing stitches, infections, burns, and similar same-day concerns. For emergencies always call 000.
- What if I just need a prescription or medical certificate?
- For non-urgent needs like prescriptions, medical certificates, and referrals you can see an AHPRA-registered doctor online through Doccy telehealth without visiting a clinic.
Alternative services
Call 1800 022 222 day or night for free health information and advice. A nurse will answer your call and connect you with the right care.
Poisons Centre
Call 13 11 26 anytime (24 hours 7 days a week) for poisoning and envenoming information.
Pharmacist
Your local pharmacist can also advise on many non-serious conditions.
For non-urgent conditions like medical certificates, prescriptions, and referrals - see an AHPRA-registered doctor online from $12.90.
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.