Crown St Medical Centre: After Hours, Weekend GP, Fees, Booking & Directions
This guide is about Crown St Medical Centre at 351 Crown St, Lower Ground, Surry Hills NSW 2010, with the entrance on Albion St. It helps patients find the official booking route, weekend hours, after-hours care option, phone number, fees, bulk-billing conditions and map.
Quick answer: Crown St Medical Centre is open 7 days, uses online booking through its own booking page/HotDoc, is primarily private billing, and lists after-hours care through the National Home Doctor Service on 137 425. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
Quick Answer: Is Crown St Medical Centre Useful for Weekend or After-Hours GP Needs?
Yes, it is a useful inner-Sydney option to check because the clinic lists 7-day GP opening hours and an after-hours pathway. But it is not a hospital emergency department, and the official fee page makes clear that private billing applies on weekends and public holidays.
How to Book Crown St Medical Centre Online or by Phone
Crown St Medical Centre Weekend and Regular Opening Hours
After Hours: National Home Doctor, St Vincent’s or 000?
Crown St Medical Centre Fees, Weekend Surcharge and Bulk-Billing Conditions
Crown St Medical Centre is primarily private billing. The official fee page lists weekday, weekend, public-holiday, telehealth, OSHC, procedure and cancellation-fee details. Bulk billing is limited and conditional, not universal.
| Visit type | Fee | Medicare rebate | Out-of-pocket gap | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday standard consult under 15 minutes | $94.05 | $45.05 | $49 | For one issue or two simple issues, according to the clinic example. |
| Weekday long consult 15–30 minutes | $156.10 | $87.10 | $69 | Dr Meena Pistilli’s gap fee is listed higher for long/complex consults. |
| Saturday standard consult | $114.05 | $45.05 | $69 | Private billing applies on weekends. |
| Sunday/public-holiday standard consult | $127.65 | $58.65 | $69 | Public-holiday hours and availability should be checked before booking. |
| Telehealth standard consult under 15 minutes | $94.05 weekday / $114.05 weekend | Medicare rules apply | $49 weekday / $69 weekend | Medicare rebates generally require a face-to-face visit within the last 12 months. |
| Late cancellation / non-attendance | $35 GP fee / $70 extended consult | Not a rebate item | Payable before next visit | Applies to GP appointment changes with less than 2 hours’ notice. |
GP, Allied Health, Pathology and Procedure Services
The official site lists GP services and allied-health services including psychology, physiotherapy, dietitian support and pathology collection. The clinic also lists service areas such as antenatal shared care, children’s and adolescent health, immunisations, chronic disease care, mental health, men’s health, preventive health, skin checks, sexual health, travel medicine and women’s health.
| Need | Best booking route | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP issue | Online booking | Suitable when one clear issue fits a standard appointment type. |
| Multiple issues or complex concern | Book long consult or call first | The fee table separates standard, long and complex appointments. |
| Skin check, biopsy, excision or procedure | Call before booking | The fee page lists procedure equipment fees and private billing for skin checks/procedures. |
| Travel medicine or Yellow Fever | Call for vaccine and fee details | The clinic says it is a yellow fever accredited centre, but vaccine costs should be checked with reception. |
| Psychology or physiotherapy | Check the relevant allied-health booking | Fees and rebates differ from standard GP appointments. |
| Test results | Book GP phone or face-to-face consult | The fee page says results cannot be given over the phone by reception and require a follow-up appointment. |
Telehealth at Crown St Medical Centre
Address, Entrance, Parking, Bus and Walking Directions
Common Mistakes Before Visiting Crown St Medical Centre
Sources Checked Before Writing
Used for clinic identity, hours, services, after-hours wording, billing summary and booking direction.
Open official websiteUsed for address, entrance, phone, fax, email, parking, bus, walking and after-hours details.
Open contact pageUsed for the clinic’s booking workflow and HotDoc link/iframe wording.
Open booking pageUsed for private billing, weekend surcharge, bulk-billing conditions, telehealth, OSHC, procedures and cancellation fees.
Open fees pageUsed as a supporting source for booking visibility, hours, service categories, practitioner roster and fee comparison.
Open Healthengine profileUse for general Medicare claiming information after paying for a Medicare-eligible service that is not bulk billed.
Open Medicare claim guideFAQ: Crown St Medical Centre After Hours, Weekend GP, Booking and Fees
Where is Crown St Medical Centre located?
Crown St Medical Centre is at 351 Crown St, Lower Ground, Surry Hills NSW 2010. The official contact page says the entrance is on Albion St.
What is Crown St Medical Centre phone number?
The clinic phone number is (02) 9360 3338. Use it for appointments, same-day fit-in questions, fees, telehealth and after-hours clarification.
Is Crown St Medical Centre open on weekends?
Yes. The official website lists Saturday 9:00am–1:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–2:00pm. Check live booking or call before travelling because appointments and doctor availability can change.
What should I do after hours?
The clinic lists the National Home Doctor Service on 137 425 for after-hours care. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
Does Crown St Medical Centre use HotDoc?
The official booking page says to use the “book online now” link if the booking app does not appear, or book direct on HotDoc.
Is Crown St Medical Centre bulk billed?
It is primarily private billing. Limited bulk billing is listed for children 15 and under and eligible existing concession patients during specific weekday times, but exclusions apply and private billing applies on weekends and public holidays.
How much is a standard weekday GP consult?
The official fee page lists a weekday standard consultation under 15 minutes at $94.05, with a $45.05 Medicare rebate and $49 out-of-pocket gap for eligible Medicare patients.
How much is a weekend standard GP consult?
The official fee page lists a Saturday standard consult at $114.05 with a $69 out-of-pocket gap, and a Sunday/public-holiday standard consult at $127.65 with a $69 gap.
Can I walk in?
The fee page says the clinic may try to offer same-day appointments where possible but cannot guarantee one. It asks patients to call (02) 9360 3338 first and not walk in if an appointment may not be available.
Does Crown St Medical Centre offer telehealth?
Yes. The official fee page lists phone and video consultations. Medicare rebates are only available for eligible patients who have physically attended the clinic within the last 12 months.
What services are listed?
The official site lists GP services, psychology, physiotherapy, dietitian support, pathology collection, antenatal shared care, children’s health, immunisations, chronic disease care, mental health, men’s health, skin checks, sexual health, travel medicine and women’s health.
Does the clinic give test results over the phone?
The official fee page says results cannot be given over the phone by reception and that patients should arrange a GP phone or face-to-face appointment to discuss results.
What is the late cancellation fee?
The official fee page lists a $35 late-cancellation or non-attendance fee for GP appointments changed with less than 2 hours’ notice, and $70 for extended consults.
Is medicalcentre-au.org the official Crown St Medical Centre website?
No. medicalcentre-au.org is an independent informational website. Official actions such as booking, calling and checking current fees should be done through the clinic’s official website or reception.
Final Patient Summary
Crown St Medical Centre is a 7-day Surry Hills GP and allied-health clinic at 351 Crown St, Lower Ground, with the entrance on Albion St. Use the official booking page for routine appointments, call (02) 9360 3338 for same-day, fee or long-consult questions, and use 137 425 for the clinic’s listed after-hours service.
The key caution is billing: the clinic is primarily private billing. Weekend and public-holiday appointments are privately billed, and weekday bulk billing is limited to specific eligible groups, times and exclusions.