Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department
- Angas Street & Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
- Drop off zone in front of the ED
- (08) 8227 7077
- For medical emergencies, please call 000 for ambulance assistance
Estimated wait time:
60+ minutes
Updated every 15mins
24 hour emergency care
Round-the-clock care for urgent medical needs, any time of day or night.
Rapid assessment and triage of patients
Fast, efficient triage ensures patients are seen and treated without delay.
Comprehensive cardiac and chest pain services
For heart conditions and chest pain, with rapid diagnostics on-site.
End-to-end care by a team of senior emergency specialists
You’ll be in the care of experienced emergency physicians from arrival through to discharge.
Seamless admission
If needed, we’ll arrange a smooth transition to hospital care with the most appropriate specialists.
Access to resuscitation and intensive care unit
Immediate access to life-saving intensive care and advanced resuscitation facilities.
On-site access to radiology
Quick access to X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT Scan, and Nuclear Medicine – all under one roof.
On-site access pharmacy
Quick access to X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT Scan, and Nuclear Medicine – all under one roof.
Iron infusion services
Quick, professional iron infusions in a comfortable setting.
“I can’t thank Dr F and staff enough for their wonderful care and attention, they were amazing. We are so lucky to not only live in Adelaide, but to have such a fantastic hospital in the Calvary at our disposal. Feeling very blessed. Thank you again.”
“I was very pleased with Dr D for not dismissing my pain and assuring me that I had made the right decision to present to the ED. She also called me the day after to refer me to a clinical trial.”
“All nursing staff provided exceptional care. They explained everything clearly before commencing their care. RN Michelle. . . provided great care plus laughs. She made me feel at ease.”
Fees & payments
If you are an Australian resident and hold a Medicare card, a portion of the cost of your visit will be covered. However, an out-of-pocket fee will also apply, as detailed below.
This information is current on 1 August 2025 and subject to change without notice.
- Payment Methods: EFTPOS, Credit Card, Cash Payment
- Payment Terms: Patients are required to settle their bill on departure
Amount/Details
Notes/Eligibility
Minimum out-of-pocket Fee
$460 (after Medicare rebate)
Payable on the day of consult, prior to discharge.
Medicare rebate
The total bill is higher than $460. Once the total account is paid, Care 24-7 will submit a claim for Medicare rebates. Reimbursement typically occurs within 24 hours.
- Partial rebate may apply to radiology
- Most blood tests are covered
Private health insurance
ED consultation fees are not claimable under private health insurance.
ED fee applies regardless of outcome: admitted, discharged or transferred.
WorkCover injuries
$0 (no out-of-pocket fee) if the claim is accepted – unless claim denied by Company (employer) on the day of injury or later.
- Valid WorkCover claim must be provided
- Full company and contact details required
- Signed approval from the patient’s manager must be provided on the day
- If the claim is denied, the patient becomes responsible for the full cost
DVA Gold Card holders
$0 (no out-of-pocket fee)
Fully covered
DVA White Card holders
Covered only for approved conditions.
- If not approved, standard fees apply
- Private health cover is required if condition is not covered or approved by DVA at the time of admission
Overseas visitors/if you do not have Medicare/if you do not have a valid home address in Adelaide.
$650 upfront on arrival.
May be claimable on travel insurance.
Additional fees (scans/tests/ pharmacy/ splints/ crutches/ other medical specialists)
Billed separately.
Radiology, pathology, other tests, discharge drugs, other specialist fees: Medicare may cover some of these services.
Check costs with the provider or your insurer.
Other fees
For certain additional services, such as Medical Imaging, there may be additional charges that are sent directly from the service
provider to you and part of the fee will/maybe above the Medicare schedule fee. Invoices for these services ( including take-home items such as crutches, etc.)
will be mailed to you from the service provider.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
You do not require a referral, unless you have booked an intravenous iron infusion
What if I don’t have Private Health Insurance?
You don’t need private insurance unless you are admitted to the hospital.
What emergency support is there for patients who have had surgery at Calvary Adelaide Hospital and need emergency treatment?
Patients can present to the Calvary Adelaide Emergency Department within 7 days of discharge from Calvary Adelaide Hospital, and will be treated at no charge, so long as:
- the surgery was at Calvary Adelaide and the patient stayed in the hospital overnight. (Day surgery patients do not qualify.)
- the symptoms are assessed by the emergency doctor as being the result of complications associated with your admission and treatment.
Please note that no other Calvary hospital in South Australia is covered by these criteria.
Why am I receiving a bill from Clinpath?
From 1 November 2025, Clinpath will invoice patients directly for blood tests performed if they are not admitted to Calvary Adelaide Hospital. You can claim your eligible Medicare rebate directly, and the invoice will be capped at a maximum gap of $160. Patients under 17 and over 75, and Gold Card Veterans, remain bulk billed.
How do I contact Clinpath account enquiries?
If you need assistance from Clinpath with your account, please contact their Accounts department on (08) 8366 2066 between 9 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday or email them at accounts@clinpath.com.au
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