The Queen Elizabeth Hospital address, appointments and contact guide
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, usually called TQEH, is a public acute and sub-acute teaching hospital serving western metropolitan Adelaide. This guide brings the practical details together: address, switchboard, emergency route, outpatient appointment steps, map, parking, visitor planning, accessibility, overseas-patient costs and official links.
Fast answer: address, phone and hospital identity
| Official hospital name | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
|---|---|
| Common name | TQEH / Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide |
| Health network | Central Adelaide Local Health Network, SA Health |
| Address | 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South SA 5011 |
| Main switchboard | (08) 8222 6000 |
| Fax | (08) 8222 6010 |
| Emergency Department | Open 24 hours. For life-threatening symptoms, call 000. |
| Best official starting point | tqeh.sa.gov.au |
This guide is for the Adelaide/Woodville hospital in South Australia. It is not the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, London, King’s Lynn, Hong Kong or Barbados.
How to book, confirm or change an appointment
Most users searching this title are trying to do one of three things: confirm where to go, find the right phone number, or understand whether they need a referral. For TQEH outpatient and specialist clinics, the practical route is referral-first, then appointment-letter details.
Start with the right care type
If symptoms are life-threatening, call 000 or use Emergency. If it is not an emergency, ask your GP or treating doctor whether TQEH specialist outpatient care is the right referral pathway.
Use the official clinic information
Open the official services and clinics information. It explains that service pages are being added and points users to current specialist and outpatient clinic information.
Check your appointment letter
If you already have an appointment, use the clinic phone number, building, level, date, time and preparation notes on your letter first. That is usually more precise than the general switchboard.
Call if the clinic is unclear
If the letter is missing, confusing or old, call (08) 8222 6000 and ask for the clinic, ward or outpatient service named in the referral or letter.
Confirm before travelling
Ask whether the appointment is in person, phone or video; which building to attend; whether blood tests, imaging, medication lists or fasting are required; and whether parking time should be allowed.
Map, entrance and arrival planning
Set your navigation to 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South SA 5011. The official hospital map shows major areas such as the Kangkanthi building, Emergency entrance, main entrance, public car park, drop-off and pick-up zones, disabled parking, taxi rank, outpatients building, wards, cafe and SA Pathology areas.
If you are going for an outpatient clinic, imaging, a procedure, rehabilitation, Emergency or to visit someone, check the official map first because the correct entrance can differ by service.
What to do by situation
| Your situation | Best next step | What to have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 000. TQEH’s official emergency page says public hospital emergency departments are open 24/7. | Location, symptoms, patient age, medications, allergies and any immediate danger. |
| Less urgent but unsure where to go | Use the official TQEH emergency advice and call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 if you need health advice. | Symptoms, how long they have been present, GP details and whether the condition is getting worse. |
| New specialist appointment | Speak with your GP or treating doctor. TQEH outpatient appointments are generally made by referral. | Referral, test results, scans, medication list, Medicare card and contact details. |
| Change or confirm an appointment | Use the phone number on your appointment letter first. If unsure, call the switchboard on (08) 8222 6000. | Clinic name, appointment date, UR/MRN if known, date of birth and reason for changing. |
| Radiology or medical imaging | Use SA Medical Imaging’s TQEH information or call the radiology contact number listed for the TQEH SAMI site. | Referral, appointment time, Medicare details and previous imaging if requested. |
| Visiting a patient | Check the official visitor information before travelling. | Patient name, ward, visitor rules, parking plan and any infection-control instructions. |
Services and clinics at TQEH
TQEH is described by the official hospital site as an acute care teaching hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency and mental health services to western metropolitan Adelaide. The official “About the hospital” page also describes TQEH as a 355-bed acute and sub-acute care teaching hospital.
Emergency care
The Emergency Department is for urgent hospital-level care. Use 000 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, major bleeding, collapse or severe injury.
Outpatients and specialist clinics
Specialist outpatient care generally begins with a GP or treating-doctor referral. Use the official services and clinics pages plus your appointment letter for exact clinic locations and preparation.
Kangkanthi building
The new five-level Kangkanthi clinical services building supports improved access to services. Official maps identify areas such as Emergency, Medical Imaging, ICU, procedure suites, theatres and rehabilitation wards.
Medical imaging
The SA Medical Imaging TQEH page lists the hospital site at 28 Woodville Road and provides radiology contact details. Check the imaging service before attending because bookings and preparation can vary.
Pharmacy and medicines
The official pharmacy page says SA Pharmacy offers services to clinicians and patients at TQEH. For discharge medicines, ask your treating team where to collect them and whether a payment applies.
Support services
The patient and visitor pages include interpreter and cultural support, disability support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health information, spiritual care, volunteer support and patient privacy pages.
Parking and transport
The official parking page covers drop-off and pick-up zones, accessible parking and parking fees. The hospital map also marks public parking, disabled parking, automatic pay stations, pedestrian paths and no-public-access areas.
Before travelling, check the current parking page and allow extra time. Public hospital campuses can be busy, and the correct parking choice may depend on whether you are going to Emergency, outpatients, Kangkanthi, wards or the main entrance.
Visiting patients
Use the official visitor information page for current visiting hours and safety guidelines. If you are visiting after surgery, during infection controls, in mental health areas, ICU, rehabilitation or a high-dependency area, call first.
If you only need to speak with an inpatient, the official contact page says the switchboard can help connect calls to inpatients staying at TQEH. Call (08) 8222 6000 and have the patient’s full name and ward if known.
Accessibility, interpreters and practical support
TQEH’s disability support page says the hospital design includes sensory aids and visual tools to help people navigate the facility, and that staff and volunteers are available to provide directions. It also describes accessible changing facilities, accessible parking, drop-off and pick-up zones, and wheelchair-related support information.
| Need | Official route | Helpful action before arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility or disability access | Disability support and services | Ask where the closest accessible entrance, lift, toilet or drop-off point is for your clinic. |
| Interpreter or cultural support | Care and support | Tell the clinic before the appointment if an interpreter is needed. |
| Spiritual or emotional support during admission | Spiritual care | Ask your nurse, doctor or health care professional to request support. |
Costs, Medicare, private and overseas patients
For Australian public patients, hospital billing depends on eligibility, service type and whether the care is public, private or compensable. Do not assume every service is free just because it is on a public hospital campus; ask the clinic or treating team if you are unsure.
Before an admission or procedure, ask whether you need to bring your Medicare card, private health insurance details, concession card, DVA/compensation information, passport/visa details, medication list, referral and recent test results.
Before you call: details that save time
For appointments
- Patient full name and date of birth
- Clinic or specialty name
- Appointment date and time if known
- Hospital UR/MRN if printed on the letter
- Reason you need to confirm, cancel or change
For admission
- Doctor or treating team name
- Procedure or reason for admission
- Medicare, health fund or billing details
- Current medications and allergies
- Mobility, interpreter or support needs
For visiting
- Patient name and ward if known
- Best visiting time for that ward
- Parking and entrance plan
- Any infection-control rules
- Whether the patient wants visitors or calls
Related hospital planning guides
If you are comparing public-hospital appointment, emergency or visitor workflows, these related AussiHospitals guides may help: Modbury Hospital address and appointment guide, Mackay Base Hospital contact guide, Blacktown Hospital appointment guide, and Lismore Base Hospital visitor and outpatient guide.
Official action links
| Task | Official link | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main hospital website | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital | Hospital overview, search, patients and visitors, services and clinics. |
| Contact and switchboard | Official contact page | Switchboard, fax, general enquiries, outpatient contact guidance and complaints. |
| Emergency guidance | Emergency page | What to do in an emergency and when to call 000. |
| Hospital map | Hospital map | Buildings, entrances, parking, drop-off, wards, outpatients and amenities. |
| Parking | Car parking | Public parking, accessible parking, drop-off and parking-fee information. |
| Visitors | Visitor information | Visiting hours and visitor safety guidelines. |
| Services and clinics | Services and clinics information | Service pages, specialist and outpatient clinic information routes. |
| SA Health listing | SA Health TQEH listing | Government hospital listing with address, phone, ED and service overview. |
Queen Elizabeth Hospital FAQs
Which Queen Elizabeth Hospital is this guide about?
This guide is about The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, also called TQEH, at Woodville/Woodville South in Adelaide, South Australia. It is not the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the UK, Hong Kong or Barbados.
What is the address of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide?
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is at 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South SA 5011.
What is the main phone number for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital?
The main switchboard number is (08) 8222 6000.
Does The Queen Elizabeth Hospital have a 24-hour Emergency Department?
Yes. Official SA Health information lists a 24-hour Emergency Department. For life-threatening symptoms, call 000 immediately.
How do I book an outpatient appointment at TQEH?
Outpatient appointments with a specialist at TQEH are generally made by referral from your GP or treating doctor. If you already have an appointment letter, use the clinic contact details on that letter first.
How do I change or confirm a TQEH appointment?
Use the phone number on your appointment letter. If you are unsure which clinic to contact, call the switchboard on (08) 8222 6000 and ask for the clinic or department named on your referral or letter.
Where should I park at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital?
Use the official TQEH parking page and hospital map before travelling. The hospital map identifies public parking, disabled parking, drop-off and pick-up zones and automatic pay stations.
Can visitors attend The Queen Elizabeth Hospital?
Visitors should check the official visitor information page for current visiting hours and safety guidelines before travelling, especially for ICU, rehabilitation, mental health areas, post-surgery visits or infection-control periods.
Is TQEH part of SA Health?
Yes. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is part of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network and SA Health.
Do overseas patients pay at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital?
TQEH’s official overseas-patient information says charges apply for non-Medicare eligible patients where medical assistance or hospitalisation is required. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements may cover necessary treatment for eligible visitors from listed countries.
Source note: This independent guide uses official TQEH pages, SA Health hospital information, TQEH contact, emergency, map, parking, visitor, disability support, overseas-patient and services/clinics information. Hospital contacts, clinic locations, parking rules, visitor rules and outpatient instructions can change; confirm personal instructions through the official page, appointment letter or switchboard before travelling.