Gosford Hospital phone number, address and Emergency entry

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Gosford Hospital map, main entrance and Emergency directions

Use this map for planning your trip to Gosford Hospital. The hospital precinct is close to Gosford Station, Showground Road, Holden Street, Racecourse Road and Hospital Road. If you are going to Emergency, follow signage to Ambulance Road off Holden Street North.

Map tip: for Emergency, search “Gosford Hospital Emergency” or use Ambulance Road off Holden Street North. For outpatients, use the main tower Level 4 J4 directions.

Official Gosford Hospital procedure video

This official Central Coast Local Health District video explains what to expect for a procedure at Gosford Hospital’s Cardiovascular Unit. It is most useful for patients attending a planned procedure or wanting to understand the hospital process before arrival.

Outpatient appointments, clinic changes and referral process

Gosford Hospital outpatient clinics are for patients who need review by a consulting specialist, often after surgery, hospital admission, injury or referral from another service. Central Coast Local Health District says the appointment time is the time you should arrive, and patients should allow a few hours when attending clinics.

How to find Gosford Hospital Outpatients on Level 4 J4

Gosford Hospital Outpatients is located on Level 4 of the main tower, J4. Central Coast Local Health District gives two main ways to access it:

• Use the pedestrian link bridge in the P1 multistorey car park.
• Use the path from the Emergency Department drop-off zone.
• If parking in P2 off Showground Road, use the lifts and undercover walkway to the Main Entry.
• Once inside the hospital, follow signs to the main tower and Outpatients J4.

Gosford Hospital clinics, clinic days and appointment contacts

The clinic contacts below are based on Central Coast Local Health District outpatient clinic information. Always check your appointment letter because clinic days, referral rules and appointment numbers can change.

Central Coast Specialist Centre at Gosford Hospital grounds

The Central Coast Specialist Centre is located on the grounds of Gosford Hospital but is not the same as the hospital outpatient service. It provides a range of specialist medical services for Central Coast residents on an affordable and mostly bulk-billed basis.

Medical imaging, tests and allied health contacts

Several specialist diagnostic and allied health services operate through Gosford Hospital or Central Coast Local Health District. These services may require a referral, booked appointment or preparation instructions.

Gosford Hospital Emergency Department and urgent care choices

Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital are Central Coast Local Health District’s hospitals with Emergency Departments. Woy Woy Hospital and Long Jetty Healthcare Centre do not have Emergency Departments.

Gosford Hospital services and redevelopment facilities

The Gosford Hospital redevelopment delivered a major upgrade for the Central Coast, including a new 11-storey building, new front entrance and expanded clinical services. The project supported new models of care and additional treatment capacity.

Maternity, children’s services and special visiting rules

Gosford Hospital has maternity and paediatric services with special visitor arrangements. These can differ from general ward visiting rules.

Gosford Hospital parking fees, P1/P2 car parks and drop-off areas

Secure Parking manages Gosford Hospital parking facilities on behalf of Central Coast Local Health District. The parking office is located on Level 4 of the P1 car park.

Gosford Hospital parking fees

Concession parking

Concessional car parking rates are available for eligible patients and carers who require regular or long-term hospitalisation and/or treatment. Tickets can be validated at the car park office on Level 4 of P1, Cancer Centre, Cancer Day Unit or Renal Units. After hours, tickets can be validated at the hospital’s Patient Enquiries desk.

Public transport to Gosford Hospital from station, bus and train

Gosford Hospital is close to Gosford Train Station and is accessible by bus. Plan extra time if you have an early appointment, mobility needs, bad weather or a clinic that requires check-in before the appointment time.

Fees, Medicare, private patients and overseas patients

Gosford Hospital is a NSW public hospital. Australian public patients are generally treated under Medicare arrangements, but fees and billing rules can differ for private patients, overseas patients, compensable patients and specific outpatient or diagnostic services.

Appointment checklist: what to bring to Gosford Hospital

Your appointment letter should list any special preparation steps. For most clinic, imaging, specialist centre or planned procedure visits, bring the following items.

Questions to ask before visiting Gosford Hospital

Use this call script to reduce wrong entrances, missed referrals, unexpected costs and parking stress.

• “Is my appointment in the main tower Level 4 J4, the Specialist Centre, Medical Imaging or another area?”
• “Should I use P1, P2, the ED drop-off or another entrance?”
• “Do I need to bring a current referral?”
• “Do I need to fast, stop medication or bring previous scans?”
• “Is there any fee, private billing, Medicare form or insurance detail required?”
• “Which phone number should I use if I need to cancel or re-book?”
• “Can I get concession parking validation for repeated or long-term treatment?”
• “Can I bring a support person?”
• “Are there special visitor rules for maternity, paediatrics, ED, ICU or mental health?”
• “If the clinic runs late, how long should I expect to be at the hospital?”

Official Gosford Hospital links for contact, parking and appointments