Oakden Medical Centre: Fees, AutoMed Booking, Hours & Patient Guide
Independent patient guide to Oakden Medical Centre at 132–134 Fosters Road, Hillcrest SA, covering phone number, address, mixed billing, appointment-needed access, AutoMed booking, weekend and public holiday hours, services, after-hours questions, map, parking and what to bring before your GP visit.
Location
132–134 Fosters Road
Hillcrest SA 5087 / 5086 listing area
Near Oakden and Lightsview
Billing Snapshot
Mixed billing practice. Most services attract a Medicare rebate, but fees can apply.
Hours & Phone
Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm
Sat–Sun 9:00am–1:00pm
(08) 8266 7788
Instant Answer: Is Oakden Medical Centre bulk billed?
Oakden Medical Centre is best treated as a mixed billing practice, not a guaranteed bulk billing clinic for every patient and every service. The official fee structure says the practice is mixed billing and that the majority of services attract a Medicare rebate.
Fast contact: call (08) 8266 7788 before booking if you need to confirm the current fee, Medicare rebate, concession billing, after-hours options, Saturday/Sunday access, procedure cost, allied health fees or whether your exact appointment type is bulk billed.
Quick Patient Decision Box
Book or call first if you need a GP appointment, nurse service, skin clinic, children’s clinic, asthma support, allied health, home visit question or after-hours care direction.
Ask reception before booking if you need a long consult, mental health support, multiple concerns, forms, procedures, referrals, test results, concession billing, Medicare rebate details or a specific doctor.
Call 000 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury, severe bleeding, sudden confusion or serious deterioration.
Oakden Medical Centre Quick Facts
Oakden Medical Centre is located at 132–134 Fosters Road, Hillcrest SA. The official contact page lists the suburb as Hillcrest SA 5087, while Healthdirect shows Hillcrest SA 5086. Patients should use the full street address and the clinic phone number to avoid confusion.
The official phone number is (08) 8266 7788, fax is (08) 8266 7755, and email is admin@oakdenmc.com.au. Healthdirect lists the service as appointment needed, meaning you should book before attending instead of assuming walk-in access.
Need official clinic details before booking or travelling?
Open Official Contact Page Open Healthdirect GP ListingOakden Medical Centre Opening Hours and Weekend Access
The official contact page lists Oakden Medical Centre as open Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–1:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am–1:00pm. Public holidays are listed as 9:00am–1:00pm, except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Healthdirect also shows weekday hours from 8:00am–6:00pm and weekend hours from 9:00am–1:00pm. Because public holiday arrangements, doctor rosters and specific services can change, call before travelling if your visit is time-sensitive.
Patient tip: opening hours do not guarantee every service is available at that time. Call first for nurse services, skin appointments, allied health, home visits, children’s clinic, asthma clinic, forms or procedures.
Does Oakden Medical Centre Bulk Bill? — 2026 Fees Guide
Oakden Medical Centre’s official fee structure says the practice is mixed billing and that the majority of services attract a Medicare rebate. This means patients should not assume every appointment is fully bulk billed. The final amount can depend on the doctor, appointment type, Medicare eligibility, concession status, consult length, service type and whether the visit is a standard GP consultation or something more specialised.
Mixed billing is common across Australian general practice. A patient may pay a fee, claim a Medicare rebate, or in some cases be billed differently depending on eligibility and clinic policy. The practical step is to ask about your exact appointment before booking.
Best billing question to ask
Ask reception: “What will I pay on the day for this exact appointment, and what Medicare rebate applies?” This gives a clearer answer than only asking whether the clinic bulk bills.
Need to confirm current fees, Medicare rebate or concession billing?
Call Reception: (08) 8266 7788 Open Official Fee StructureOakden Medical Centre Appointments — AutoMed, Phone and Walk-In Reality
Healthdirect lists Oakden Medical Centre as appointment needed and shows a “Book now on AutoMed” option. That means patients should book first rather than assume walk-in availability. Phone booking is also important if your issue is complex, urgent, fee-sensitive or not clearly shown on the booking screen.
Call reception if you need a specific GP, same-day advice, a longer consultation, skin clinic, asthma clinic, Oakden Kids Clinic, allied health, home visit question, after-hours care direction, forms, reports, mental health support or a service that may involve a private fee.
Book ahead where possible. Call if your appointment type, fee or urgency is unclear.
Phone Booking Healthdirect Booking ListingNew patient and weekend booking tips
- Book before attending because Healthdirect lists appointment-needed access.
- Call before weekend visits because Saturday and Sunday sessions are short.
- Ask whether your issue needs a longer appointment before booking.
- Confirm fees before attending if you are unsure about mixed billing.
- Do not use routine booking notes for emergency symptoms.
Oakden Medical Centre Appointment Type Picker
Choosing the right appointment type helps avoid rushed care, rebooking, fee confusion and not enough time with the GP. Use this guide before booking or calling the clinic.
Simple rule: if your visit involves more than one concern, mental health, chronic disease, forms, a procedure, a child-specific clinic, home visit request or a detailed medical history, call reception and ask for the correct appointment length.
Oakden Medical Centre DNA Fee — No-Show and Cancellation Caution
Many Australian GP clinics charge a DNA fee when a patient does not attend or cancels too late. For Oakden Medical Centre, a fixed public DNA/no-show fee amount was not confirmed on the checked official pages. This guide does not invent a dollar figure.
Important no-show fee note
A no-show or late-cancellation fee is usually a private administrative fee, not a Medicare-rebatable consultation. Ask reception about the current cancellation window and any non-attendance policy before booking, especially for long consults, allied health, skin clinic, weekend appointments or procedures.
This matters because appointment slots are limited, especially on weekends when the clinic lists only a short morning session. A missed booking can block another patient who needs a same-day GP, child appointment, asthma review, skin concern, result follow-up or urgent assessment.
Need to cancel, move or check a booking?
Call Oakden Medical CentreOakden GP After Hours — What to Do When the Clinic Is Closed
The official services menu includes after-hours care, but the checked pages did not show a single detailed after-hours phone number for Oakden Medical Centre in the visible public text. If you need non-urgent care outside listed hours, call the clinic during opening hours to confirm the current after-hours pathway, or use Healthdirect for non-urgent health advice.
For general non-urgent nurse advice and service navigation, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For serious or life-threatening symptoms, call 000 immediately or attend emergency care.
Call 000 for urgent symptoms
Do not wait for a GP appointment or callback if there is chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe allergic reaction, major injury, heavy bleeding or sudden serious deterioration.
Oakden Medical Centre Telehealth — Phone Consult Caution
The checked public pages did not provide a detailed Oakden Medical Centre telehealth policy. In Australia, Medicare-rebated GP telehealth often requires an established clinical relationship, commonly meaning a face-to-face visit with the practice in the previous 12 months unless an exception applies.
Telehealth may be suitable for some known-patient follow-up, simple results discussion or continuing care if the GP decides it is clinically appropriate. It is not suitable for emergencies, severe symptoms, chest pain, breathing difficulty, major injuries, wounds needing examination or problems that require a physical examination.
Need to check whether telehealth is available or suitable?
Ask Reception About Telehealth Check Medicare Telehealth RulesOakden Medical Centre Services — What Does This Hillcrest GP Clinic Offer?
The official services menu for the practice group lists medical and nursing services, after-hours care, home visits, asthma clinic, Oakden Kids Clinic, Potties & Pillows Clinic, Skin Alive Clinic, allied health services, communication support, feedback and complaints, fee structure, privacy policy and interpreting services.
Because service details, doctor rosters, nurse availability and fees can change, call before booking anything beyond a simple standard GP consultation. This is especially important for skin clinic, children’s clinic, asthma support, allied health, home visit questions, forms, reports, procedures or care planning.
Why Is My GP Running Late? — The Honest Answer
Oakden Medical Centre provides standard GP care plus specific clinics and services such as asthma support, children’s clinic, skin clinic, nursing services and allied health. Even when appointments are booked, a previous patient may need urgent review, mental health support, a child’s assessment, abnormal results discussion, a complex medication review, wound care or a procedure that takes longer than planned.
Running late does not automatically mean the clinic is poorly organised. It often means the GP is responding to clinical complexity and not cutting a patient short when extra care is needed. If timing matters, call reception before leaving and ask whether your doctor is running on time.
Getting Test Results and Referrals at Oakden Medical Centre
If your GP orders pathology, imaging or other investigations, ask before leaving how results will be handled. Many GP clinics require a follow-up appointment for abnormal, important or complex results. Reception staff may not be able to interpret clinical results for you.
If you need a specialist referral, book a GP appointment before seeing the specialist. Bring previous letters, discharge summaries, scan reports, blood tests, medication list and the specialist’s name if you already have one. Referral requests are clinical decisions, not just admin forms.
Patient tip: do not assume “no news is good news” for every test. Ask your GP when results are expected, whether you need a review appointment, and what symptoms should prompt earlier care.
Oakden Medical Centre Reviews — What Patients Should Look For
When reading Oakden Medical Centre reviews, focus on practical patterns rather than one emotional comment. Useful review signals include whether patients understood mixed billing, whether reception explained wait times, whether doctors listened, whether weekend access helped, whether patients were directed to the correct clinic service, and whether follow-up instructions were clear.
The examples below are realistic patient-style preparation notes. They are not presented as verified public reviews or official testimonials.
“Calling first helped me confirm the fee and choose the right appointment length instead of booking a standard consult for multiple issues.”
— Hillcrest patient“Weekend hours are useful, but the session is short. I would book early or call before travelling.”
— Oakden area parent“The clinic services list is broad, so asking reception about the exact service before booking saves time.”
— Local community memberOakden Medical Centre Location, Map and Parking
Oakden Medical Centre is at 132–134 Fosters Road, Hillcrest SA, close to Oakden, Lightsview and Northgate. AC Podiatry’s Oakden location page describes the site as opposite Lightsview Estate and notes access with free onsite and street parking, lift access to Level 1, and nearby Bus Stop 25B for selected routes. Always confirm current access details directly if mobility, parking or public transport access matters for your visit.
- Driving: use the map before leaving and allow time around Fosters Road and Lightsview traffic.
- Parking: nearby onsite and street parking is described by an allied health provider at the same location; confirm if parking is essential.
- Public transport: nearby bus stop details may vary, so check current Adelaide Metro routes before travelling.
- New patients: arrive early for Medicare details, contact details and ID checks if required.
- Similar names: confirm Oakden Medical Centre at Fosters Road, Hillcrest, not an unrelated Oakden health facility.
Open the map before travelling.
Open in Google MapsWho Oakden Medical Centre May Suit Best
Oakden Medical Centre may suit patients who want a Hillcrest / Oakden area GP clinic with weekday access, short weekend sessions, mixed billing, appointment-based care and practice services such as asthma clinic, children’s clinic, skin clinic, nursing and allied health support.
What to Bring to Oakden Medical Centre
Bring the right documents so reception and the GP can process your appointment properly, especially if you are a new patient, asking about Medicare rebate, attending on a weekend, requesting a referral, reviewing results, booking a skin appointment or bringing forms.
Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Visiting Oakden Medical Centre
- Do not assume every appointment is bulk billed; the official fee structure says mixed billing.
- Do not arrive without booking because Healthdirect lists appointment-needed access.
- Do not rely on weekend hours without checking availability, because Saturday and Sunday sessions are short.
- Do not book a standard appointment for mental health, chronic disease, multiple symptoms or detailed paperwork.
- Do not expect reception to interpret test results or clinical advice without a GP review.
- Do not assume skin clinic, asthma clinic, children’s clinic, allied health or home visit requests follow standard GP appointment rules.
- Do not use routine GP booking, email or online notes for emergency symptoms.
- Do not confuse the clinic with the historic Oakden mental health facility; this page is about the GP clinic on Fosters Road, Hillcrest.
Oakden Medical Centre vs Paradise Medical Centre — Same Practice Group, Different Location
The official contact page lists both Oakden Medical Centre and Paradise Medical Centre, formerly known as Windsor Village Medical Centre. Oakden Medical Centre is at 132–134 Fosters Road, Hillcrest, while Paradise Medical Centre is at 61–63 Darley Road, Paradise. The phone numbers and opening hours differ, so check which location you are booking.
Nearby Medical Centre Guides for South Australia Patients
Use these related medicalcentre-au.org guides if Oakden Medical Centre is not the right location or if you are comparing South Australia and nearby GP options. Useful internal links help patients compare phone, address, appointment access, fees, opening hours and practical preparation.
How This Oakden Medical Centre Guide Was Checked
This guide was built from official and trusted sources, including Oakden Medical Centre’s official contact page, official fee structure page, Healthdirect’s Oakden Medical Centre GP listing and related official practice information. The article prioritises official clinic details and uses cautious wording for mixed billing, after-hours care, telehealth, no-show policy and service availability.
Clinic billing, doctor rosters, appointment availability, public holiday hours, telehealth availability, after-hours arrangements and service availability can change. Always confirm final details directly with Oakden Medical Centre before travelling or relying on fee information.
Accuracy note: this page avoids inventing a fixed DNA/no-show fee, detailed telehealth policy or specific after-hours provider because the checked public sources did not confirm those details clearly. Call reception for current appointment and billing rules.
FAQ — Oakden Medical Centre Common Questions
What is Oakden Medical Centre phone number?
The main phone number is (08) 8266 7788. The official contact page and Healthdirect list fax as (08) 8266 7755.
Where is Oakden Medical Centre located?
Oakden Medical Centre is located at 132–134 Fosters Road, Hillcrest SA. The official page lists Hillcrest SA 5087, while Healthdirect lists Hillcrest SA 5086. Use the full street address when navigating.
What are Oakden Medical Centre opening hours?
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–1:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–1:00pm.
Is Oakden Medical Centre open on public holidays?
The official contact page lists public holiday hours as 9:00am–1:00pm except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Call before visiting because holiday arrangements can change.
Does Oakden Medical Centre bulk bill?
The official fee structure says the practice is mixed billing and that most services attract a Medicare rebate. Ask reception whether your exact appointment is bulk billed, concession billed or privately billed.
Do I need an appointment at Oakden Medical Centre?
Yes. Healthdirect lists appointment-needed access. Book before attending rather than assuming walk-in availability.
Can I book Oakden Medical Centre online?
Healthdirect lists a “Book now on AutoMed” option for Oakden Medical Centre. You can also call reception on (08) 8266 7788.
What services does Oakden Medical Centre provide?
The official services menu lists medical and nursing services, after-hours care, home visits, asthma clinic, Oakden Kids Clinic, Potties & Pillows Clinic, Skin Alive Clinic and allied health services.
Does Oakden Medical Centre offer telehealth?
A detailed telehealth policy was not confirmed on the checked public pages. Call reception to ask whether phone or telehealth appointments are currently available and how they are billed.
What should I bring to Oakden Medical Centre?
Bring your Medicare card, concession card if relevant, photo ID if requested, medication list, allergies, recent results, referral letters and a payment method in case fees apply.
Is Oakden Medical Centre a good GP near me?
It may be suitable if you live or work near Oakden, Hillcrest, Lightsview, Northgate, Gilles Plains, Windsor Gardens or nearby north-eastern Adelaide suburbs and need an appointment-based GP clinic with weekend morning access.
Is Oakden Medical Centre the same as Paradise Medical Centre?
No. The official contact page lists both clinics under the same practice group, but Oakden Medical Centre is at Fosters Road, Hillcrest, while Paradise Medical Centre is at Darley Road, Paradise.
What should I do in a medical emergency?
Call 000 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms, collapse, severe bleeding, major injury or sudden serious deterioration.
Official Sources & Patient Disclaimer
This page is an independent patient guide for medicalcentre-au.org. It is not the official website of Oakden Medical Centre, Paradise Medical Centre, AutoMed, Healthdirect, Medicare, Services Australia, SA Health or any emergency service. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment advice, emergency advice or billing advice.
Official and trusted sources checked before writing include Oakden Medical Centre’s official contact page, official fee structure page and Healthdirect’s GP service listing. Always use official sources for current fees, appointment availability, doctor rosters, public holiday hours and service changes.
Use official sources for booking, fee confirmation and urgent health guidance.
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