Hillcrest Medical Centre 2026: After Hours, Weekend & GP
This independent patient guide helps you check Hillcrest Medical Centre phone number, address, opening hours, Saturday GP access, after-hours help, bulk billing, appointment rules, telehealth, pathology, services and what to confirm before visiting North East Road in Hillcrest, Adelaide.
Address
Level 1, 483 North East Road, Hillcrest SA 5086
Phone
08 7081 4166
Fax: 08 7081 4177
Weekend
Saturday listed 9am–5pm
Sunday closed
After Hours
National Home Doctor 137 425 or healthdirect 1800 022 222
Quick Answer: Is Hillcrest Medical Centre Open After Hours or on Weekends?
Hillcrest Medical Centre is not listed as a 24-hour GP clinic, but it does offer extended weekday hours on Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday GP access. The official site lists Tuesday and Thursday until 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm, Sunday closed and public holiday 9:00am–1:00pm.
For out-of-hours appointments, the clinic FAQ directs patients to National Home Doctor Service on 137 425 or the healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222. For emergencies, call 000 or go to the nearest hospital.
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Hillcrest Medical Centre Key Facts for Patients
Use this snapshot before booking a standard GP appointment, Saturday visit, after-hours pathway, phone call or telehealth discussion at Hillcrest Medical Centre.
| Patient need | Public information | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic name | Hillcrest Medical Centre | Use the official clinic website for current booking and policy details. |
| Address | Level 1, 483 North East Road, Hillcrest SA 5086 | Use Google Maps before travelling, especially from Gilles Plains, Oakden, Holden Hill, Windsor Gardens or Lightsview. |
| Phone | 08 7081 4166 | Call for appointments, long consults, after-hours guidance, billing, Saturday availability and telehealth questions. |
| info@hillcrestmedicalcentre.com.au is publicly listed. | Do not email urgent symptoms. Phone, use healthdirect or call 000 depending on severity. | |
| Billing | Official site says the practice bulk bills all patients with a valid Medicare card. | Bring Medicare card and confirm non-standard fees for procedures, forms or private items. |
| Appointments | FAQ says the clinic does not accommodate walk-ins at this time, but can schedule appointments. | Book ahead or call reception instead of arriving without an appointment. |
| After hours | FAQ directs patients to National Home Doctor Service 137 425 or healthdirect 1800 022 222 for out-of-hours appointments/advice. | Use 000 for emergencies; use after-hours pathways only for suitable non-emergency problems. |
| Facilities | Healthdirect search listing shows accessible parking, wheelchair access and accessible toilet. | Call if you need mobility support, lift/access details or extra check-in time. |
Hillcrest Medical Centre Opening Hours
The official website consistently shows Tuesday and Thursday evening access and Saturday GP hours. There is a small Friday inconsistency across site snippets/footer areas, so patients should confirm Friday late appointments before travelling.
| Day | Publicly listed hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am–5:30pm | Standard weekday GP access. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–8:00pm | Useful for after-work GP access if appointments are available. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:30pm | Book longer for complex or multiple issues. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–8:00pm | Second listed late-opening weekday. |
| Friday | 8:30am–5:30pm or 6:00pm depending on site area | Call before late Friday travel because listings differ. |
| Saturday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Weekend GP access. Confirm doctor roster and booking availability. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use healthdirect, National Home Doctor, urgent care, ED or 000 depending on severity. |
| Public holiday | 9:00am–1:00pm | Confirm each public holiday before travelling. |
Hours tip: Search results and directory snippets can be old. Use the official site and call reception before relying on evening, Saturday or public-holiday availability.
Hillcrest Medical Centre After Hours: What to Do When the Clinic Is Closed
Hillcrest Medical Centre’s FAQ says that for appointments out of hours, patients should call National Home Doctor Service on 137 425 or the healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222 for advice. These services are for suitable after-hours care and health guidance, not for life-threatening emergencies.
Do not delay emergency care: If the symptoms are serious, do not wait for the clinic to reopen and do not use an online booking form. Call 000 immediately.
Hillcrest Medical Centre Weekend GP: Saturday and Sunday Rules
Hillcrest Medical Centre is listed as open on Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and closed on Sunday. Saturday access can help workers, families and students who cannot attend during the week, but weekend doctor rosters, appointment types and same-day availability can change.
Original Tool: Hillcrest After-Hours & Weekend GP Checker
This mini tool helps you choose between booking Hillcrest Medical Centre, calling reception, using telehealth, calling National Home Doctor, calling healthdirect or calling 000. It is not medical advice and cannot diagnose symptoms.
Hillcrest Medical Centre Bulk Billing and Fees
The official Hillcrest Medical Centre website says the practice is now a bulk billing practice and will bulk bill all patients with a valid Medicare card. Healthdirect search listings also show Hillcrest Medical Centre as “Bulk billing only”.
Patients should still confirm non-standard fees. Bulk billing generally applies to eligible Medicare services, but procedures, special medicals, reports, certificates, consumables, cosmetic services, private paperwork, work-related forms, travel vaccines or non-Medicare services may be treated differently.
Fee script: “I have a valid Medicare card. Will this exact appointment be bulk billed, or are there fees for procedures, forms, reports, certificates, travel vaccines, iron infusion, consumables or private services?”
Hillcrest Medical Centre Telehealth and Phone Advice
The clinic FAQ says your doctor will try to take your call but may be busy with patients, and that if you are a regular practice patient, a telehealth appointment could be arranged. It also says telehealth services are at the discretion of your GP.
Australian Government guidance says GP telehealth usually requires a face-to-face consultation with the GP or another GP at the same practice in the previous 12 months, with limited exceptions. New patients should call before assuming telehealth is suitable or Medicare-rebated.
Simple telehealth rule: If the GP needs to see, touch, measure, swab, dress, inject or physically examine something, book an in-person appointment instead of relying on phone care.
Appointments, Long Consults and Walk-In Rules
Hillcrest Medical Centre’s FAQ says the appointment system caters for urgent, non-urgent, complex, planned chronic care and preventative healthcare. It also says the clinic does not accommodate walk-ins at this time, but is happy to schedule an appointment.
If you need more time with your GP, the FAQ says to book a long consultation. This is especially important for mental health, chronic disease care, multiple symptoms, medication complexity, family concerns, forms, reports and older-patient assessments.
Hillcrest Medical Centre Pathology and Standard Tests
The official site’s about page lists pathology-style hours as Monday to Friday 8:30am–2:30pm and Saturday 8:30am–1:30pm, and says appointments are not needed for standard tests. This is different from the GP clinic’s general opening hours, so do not assume pathology is available whenever the GP is open.
Hillcrest Medical Centre Services Patients Commonly Need
The official website lists common GP service areas including men’s health, mental health, sexual health, women’s health, chronic disease management, WorkCover, iron infusion, children’s health, 75 years and older health assessment, and flu vaccination/influenza immunisation.
Home Visits and Patients Who Cannot Attend the Clinic
The clinic FAQ says home visits may be provided for existing patients only if they are unable to attend the surgery for a specific health reason. If the doctor is unable to attend for a home consultation, the practice team may suggest an alternative course of action after speaking to the doctor.
Patient script: “I am an existing patient and cannot attend the surgery for a health reason. Is a home visit possible, or what alternative does the GP recommend?”
Hillcrest Medical Centre Map, Parking and Access
Hillcrest Medical Centre is located at Level 1, 483 North East Road, Hillcrest SA 5086. Healthdirect search listings mention accessible parking, wheelchair access and accessible toilet. Call before attending if you need mobility help, lift access details, an accessible appointment time or extra check-in support.
Patient Help Video: Healthdirect Symptom Checker
This is not a Hillcrest Medical Centre promotional video. It is included because many patients need help deciding whether to book a GP, call healthdirect, use symptom checker guidance, request after-hours help or call 000.
- Use 000 for emergency symptoms.
- Use Hillcrest Medical Centre for routine, ongoing and non-emergency GP care.
- Use healthdirect on 1800 022 222 when unsure what level of care is needed.
- Use after-hours services only for suitable non-life-threatening problems.
People Also Search For: Hillcrest GP, After Hours, Weekend and Bulk Billing
This section naturally covers common patient searches without keyword stuffing.
Common Mistakes Before Visiting Hillcrest Medical Centre
- Assuming Hillcrest Medical Centre is a 24-hour clinic because it has after-hours advice options.
- Arriving without an appointment even though the FAQ says walk-ins are not accommodated at this time.
- Booking a short consult for mental health, chronic disease, multiple issues or WorkCover paperwork.
- Using telehealth when a physical examination, wound care, injection, swab, skin check or procedure may be needed.
- Assuming bulk billing covers every procedure, form, report, private service or non-Medicare item.
- Relying on Friday or public-holiday hours without checking the official clinic or calling reception.
- Assuming “no news is good news” after a test, even though the clinic FAQ says to call if you have not heard about results.
- Calling the clinic or after-hours service instead of 000 for serious emergency warning signs.
Official and Trusted Sources Used
This page is an independent patient guide for MedicalCentre-AU.org. It is not the official website of Hillcrest Medical Centre, Healthdirect, Healthengine, HotDoc, National Home Doctor Service, Medicare, Services Australia, NSW Health or the Australian Government.
Always confirm current hours, doctor availability, appointment types, after-hours arrangements, public-holiday access, billing, telehealth suitability, pathology timing and service availability directly with the clinic before travelling.
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FAQ: Hillcrest Medical Centre After Hours, Weekend and GP
What is Hillcrest Medical Centre phone number?
The public phone number for Hillcrest Medical Centre is 08 7081 4166. Call for appointments, hours, after-hours guidance, billing, long consults and service questions.
Where is Hillcrest Medical Centre located?
Hillcrest Medical Centre is located at Level 1, 483 North East Road, Hillcrest SA 5086.
Is Hillcrest Medical Centre open after hours?
The clinic is not listed as a 24-hour GP clinic. Tuesday and Thursday are listed until 8:00pm. For out-of-hours appointments, the FAQ directs patients to National Home Doctor Service on 137 425 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Is Hillcrest Medical Centre open on Saturday?
Yes. The official site lists Saturday opening as 9:00am–5:00pm. Call before attending because doctor availability and appointment types can change.
Is Hillcrest Medical Centre open on Sunday?
No. The official site lists Sunday as closed. Use healthdirect, National Home Doctor, urgent care, emergency department or 000 depending on severity.
Does Hillcrest Medical Centre bulk bill?
Yes. The official site says Hillcrest Medical Centre bulk bills all patients with a valid Medicare card. Confirm fees for procedures, reports, forms, private services and non-Medicare items.
Does Hillcrest Medical Centre accept walk-ins?
The clinic FAQ says it does not accommodate walk-ins at this time, but is happy to schedule an appointment. Call or book instead of arriving without an appointment.
Does Hillcrest Medical Centre offer telehealth?
The clinic FAQ says telehealth may be available for regular patients and is at the discretion of the GP. New patients should call first and check Medicare telehealth eligibility.
What services does Hillcrest Medical Centre provide?
The official site lists men’s health, mental health, sexual health, women’s health, chronic disease management, WorkCover, iron infusion, children’s health, 75 years and older health assessment, and flu vaccination.
What should I do if Hillcrest Medical Centre is closed?
For non-life-threatening advice, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. The clinic FAQ also lists National Home Doctor Service on 137 425 for out-of-hours appointments. For emergencies, call 000 immediately.