The Adelaide Coast Medical Directory
The Adelaide Coast Medical
Medical Directory — Adelaide Coast region (South Australia)
Overview
The Adelaide Coast region is served by a mix of major public and private hospitals, metropolitan specialist outpatient clinics and widespread community pharmacare. General practice cover is strong across coastal suburbs with after‑hours options and telehealth increasingly available. Referral pathways commonly move from GPs to hospital outpatient clinics or private specialists; public hospital appointments and elective surgery are managed through SA Health waitlists and triage systems.
Categories
GPs / Family Doctors
General practice clinics are established across Glenelg, Henley Beach, Brighton, West Lakes and surrounding coastal suburbs. Local GPs provide primary care, chronic disease management and referrals to specialists. If you are a GP or clinic operator in the Adelaide Coast region, please log in and self‑list to keep local details current.
Hospitals (public and private)
Flinders Medical Centre
Major tertiary public hospital offering emergency, general surgery, orthopaedics, intensive care, paediatrics and broad specialist outpatient clinics.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Women's and Children's Hospital (Adelaide)
State specialist centre for maternity, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and neonatal care for metropolitan Adelaide.
Contact: King William Road, North Adelaide SA
Calvary Wakefield Hospital
Private hospital in the Adelaide CBD providing surgical services, day surgery and specialist inpatient care.
Contact: Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA
Repatriation General Hospital (The Repat)
Public hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation and specialist services for veterans and the wider community.
Contact: Daws Road, Daw Park SA
Dental & Oral Health (Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral & Maxillofacial)
Public and private dental services operate across metropolitan Adelaide; public dental services and teaching clinics are available but listings vary by suburb. Local private dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons are located in coastal centres; please log in to add or update practice entries for Glenelg, Brighton and nearby suburbs.
Mental Health (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker)
Flinders Medical Centre — Mental Health Services
Hospital‑based mental health inpatient and outpatient services supporting adults, older persons and some specialist programs, with community links for ongoing care.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Community mental health services and private psychiatrists and psychologists practise across the Adelaide coast; local listings are best maintained by providers themselves.
Pharmacies (Community)
Community pharmacies are widely available in coastal shopping strips and centres; hospital pharmacies operate within major hospitals listed above for inpatient and discharge dispensing. To ensure accurate local pharmacy contacts, community pharmacies are invited to self‑list.
Specialist Clinics — by Organ System
Several metropolitan specialist clinics operate through major hospitals and private practices. Where hospital outpatient clinics are listed, they provide multi‑disciplinary specialist services and referrals from local GPs.
Flinders Specialist Clinics
Outpatient specialist clinics covering cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, neurology, nephrology, hepatology, rheumatology and haematology.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Calvary Wakefield — Surgical and Specialist Outpatients
Private specialist outpatient appointments spanning selected medical and surgical specialties, coordinated with private specialist surgeons and physicians.
Contact: Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA
Surgery & Critical Care (General Surgery, Orthopaedic, ENT, Ophthalmic, Cardiothoracic, Anaesthetists, Emergency Physicians)
Flinders Medical Centre — Surgical and Critical Care
Tertiary centre with emergency department, intensive care unit, general and specialist surgical teams including orthopaedics and ENT; anaesthesia services support both acute and elective surgery.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Calvary Wakefield Hospital — Surgical Services
Private surgical services including day surgery and inpatient surgical care, supported by anaesthetists and perioperative teams.
Contact: Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA
Repatriation General Hospital — Surgical and Rehabilitation Support
Provides acute surgical care for eligible patients and step‑down rehabilitation for surgical recoveries and complex care needs.
Contact: Daws Road, Daw Park SA
Women’s & Children’s Health (Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Neonatology)
Women's and Children's Hospital (Adelaide)
State referral centre for obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and neonatal intensive care with maternity services, specialist clinics and child health programs.
Contact: King William Road, North Adelaide SA
Flinders Medical Centre — Maternity & Paediatrics
Provides maternity services, obstetrics clinics and paediatric inpatient and outpatient care for southern metropolitan Adelaide.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Sensory & Nervous System (Neurology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Audiology, Optometry)
Flinders Specialist Clinics — Neurology & ENT
Outpatient neurology and ENT clinics, with referral pathways for diagnostics, imaging and multidisciplinary care.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Women's and Children's Hospital — Paediatric Ophthalmology & Audiology
Paediatric sensory specialist clinics providing assessment and management for children requiring ophthalmology and audiology services.
Contact: King William Road, North Adelaide SA
Rehabilitation & Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Chiropractor, Clinical/Remedial Massage)
Flinders Medical Centre — Rehabilitation Services
Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology for post‑acute care and complex rehabilitation.
Contact: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA
Repatriation General Hospital — Rehabilitation & Allied Health
Established rehabilitation programs and allied health teams supporting veterans and community patients with multi‑disciplinary care.
Contact: Daws Road, Daw Park SA
Private allied health practices (physiotherapy, OT, speech pathology, podiatry, chiropractic and clinical/remedial massage) operate across coastal centres; providers are encouraged to self‑list to populate local options.
Benefits
- Integrated public and private hospital network with tertiary services for emergency and specialist care.
- Strong GP coverage for primary care, chronic disease management and specialist referrals across coastal suburbs.
- Access to Medicare‑rebated services (GP attendances, some specialist consultations and public hospital care) and private billing options for faster elective access.
- Hospital‑based outpatient clinics consolidate many specialties, simplifying referrals and diagnostic pathways.
- After‑hours and telehealth options reduce travel for routine care; major hospitals provide emergency coverage for critical needs.
Consumer/visitor tips
- Bring a GP referral when booking a specialist appointment; some specialist clinics require referrals for public appointments or Medicare rebates.
- Know your Medicare card and private health details before admission; private hospital care typically incurs fees not covered by Medicare.
- Expect variable wait‑times for public specialist appointments and elective surgery; consider private consultation for faster access if appropriate.
- Request a written treatment plan or discharge summary after hospital or specialist visits to support continuity of care with your GP.
- Check accessibility and parking at major hospitals — suburban and CBD locations differ for drop‑off and long‑stay parking.
- Telehealth is widely used for follow‑ups; confirm with the clinic whether phone or video consults are available and Medicare‑rebated.
Conclusion
The Adelaide Coast area benefits from a resilient classical medical network combining tertiary hospitals, hospital‑based specialist clinics and local primary care. For the most accurate, up‑to‑date local listings please encourage clinicians, clinics and community health providers to log in and self‑list so residents and visitors can find current services and contacts.
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