Melbourne Private Hospital address, appointments and contact guide
Melbourne Private Hospital is a private medical and surgical hospital on Royal Parade in Parkville. This guide explains how to find the hospital, contact its main switchboard, arrange a specialist appointment, complete eAdmission, check costs, plan parking and public transport, and follow the current visitor information.
Melbourne Private Hospital’s official information does not advertise a general public Emergency Department. Do not travel there expecting walk-in emergency assessment. Call 000 or use an appropriate public Emergency Department when urgent emergency care is required.
Address, map and verified contact information
- Official name
- Melbourne Private Hospital
- Hospital type
- Private medical and surgical hospital
- Operator
- Healthscope
- Address
- Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052
- Main entrance
- Royal Parade, opposite the University of Melbourne campus
- Phone
- (03) 8341 3400
- Fax
- (03) 8341 3421
- Hospital campus
- Co-located in the Parkville health precinct near The Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Royal Women’s Hospital
Choose the right action
Life-threatening emergency
Call 000. Do not delay emergency care while trying to contact a private specialist or completing an admission form.
New specialist appointment
Start with your GP or current doctor. Ask for a referral to an appropriate accredited specialist who treats patients at Melbourne Private Hospital.
Existing specialist appointment
Contact the specialist’s consulting rooms using the number on your referral, appointment confirmation or the current specialist directory.
Confirmed hospital admission
Complete Healthscope eAdmissions after your specialist has arranged the procedure or hospital stay and given you the necessary admission information.
Admission-form assistance
Call (03) 8341 3400 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, or email melbookings@healthscope.com.au.
Medical records
Use the official hospital contact page to open Healthscope’s medical-record instructions and Release of Information form.
How to arrange an appointment or treatment
Melbourne Private Hospital does not use one central public appointment number for every specialty. Specialist consultations and hospital admissions are separate stages.
eAdmission checklist
Healthscope recommends submitting both the admission forms and health-history section as soon as possible and no later than three days before admission.
Booking information
Have the eAdmission information card supplied by your specialist and the confirmed procedure or admission details ready.
Contact information
Prepare an accessible email address, mobile number, personal details and next-of-kin information.
Health cards
Have your current Medicare card and any pension or pharmaceutical-benefit card available.
Cover details
Prepare private health-insurance, DVA or other third-party payer information where applicable.
Doctors
Provide the details of your GP, referring doctor and treating specialist.
Medicines
List prescribed, non-prescription and supplementary medicines. An existing medication list can be uploaded.
The official page says the eAdmission process usually takes approximately 15–30 minutes. Follow any additional instructions provided by your specialist or hospital team.
Private hospital costs and health insurance
Private hospital treatment may involve more than one bill. Before admission, ask for written information about likely charges and contact your health fund directly to verify your cover.
- Check whether Melbourne Private Hospital is covered by your health-fund policy.
- Ask about your hospital excess, co-payment and waiting periods.
- Confirm whether the planned treatment is covered under your current clinical category.
- Ask the specialist about consultation and procedure fees.
- Ask whether the anaesthetist, assistant surgeon or other doctors will bill separately.
- Check possible pathology, imaging, pharmacy, prosthesis or allied-health charges.
- If you are not insured, request a written self-funded estimate before accepting treatment.
What the hospital says it will provide
On or before admission, Melbourne Private Hospital states that it will provide information about:
- the cover provided by your health fund;
- estimated hospital charges; and
- possible out-of-pocket hospital expenses.
These estimates may not include every independently billed medical provider, so ask which charges are included.
Emergency and urgent-care guidance
Do not use eAdmission for emergency care
eAdmission is for an already arranged hospital stay. It is not an emergency assessment service and does not reserve an Emergency Department place.
Call 000 for severe chest pain, major breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms, collapse, major bleeding, serious injury or another life-threatening condition.
Nearby public emergency care
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has a 24-hour adult Emergency Department nearby in Parkville. Confirm the correct entrance and service before travelling.
See the Royal Melbourne Hospital address and Emergency guide.
For non-life-threatening health advice in Victoria, you can also call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Parking, drop-off and public transport
Main entrance
The main Melbourne Private Hospital entrance is on Royal Parade, opposite the University of Melbourne campus.
Short drop-off
The visitor information page lists 10-minute parking directly outside the hospital on the Royal Parade service road.
Underground parking
An externally managed underground car park is located behind Melbourne Private Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Keep the ticket and follow the payment signs.
Verified parking details
The first 30 minutes are free before 5:00pm on weekdays. The hospital lists a $12 flat rate after 5:00pm on weekdays and on weekends.
Parkville Station
Parkville Station is directly adjacent to the hospital precinct. Its Royal Parade entrance is outside Melbourne Private Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Tram and bus
The hospital lists tram routes 19, 58 and 59, plus bus routes 241 and 402. Check current Public Transport Victoria information before travel.
Wheelchair drop-off and pick-up are available from the rear hospital entry beside the underground car-park driveway. Tell the taxi operator in advance if a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is required.
Visiting hours and visitor planning
- General visiting hours
- 10:00am–8:00pm
- Patient rest period
- 1:30pm–3:00pm; general visiting is not permitted during this period
- Compassionate exceptions
- End-of-life and other compassionate circumstances may be considered case by case
- COVID-related visit
- Call the hospital before visiting if COVID-positive or a household contact, particularly for an end-of-life visit
Before visiting
- Confirm the patient’s ward and whether the patient is receiving visitors.
- Check whether the ward has additional restrictions.
- Avoid visiting if unwell unless hospital staff have given specific instructions.
- Follow hand-hygiene, infection-control and staff directions.
- Ask nursing staff before bringing food because clinical diets and food-safety restrictions may apply.
Hospital services
Melbourne Private Hospital describes itself as a highly acute private medical and surgical hospital. Its official hospital profile lists 122 beds, operating theatres, intensive care, coronary care, neurosurgical high-dependency care, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, day procedures, endoscopy and day chemotherapy.
Service availability does not mean that walk-in appointments are available. A referral, specialist assessment, health-fund approval or scheduled admission may be required.
Useful contacts and official actions
Related Australian hospital guides
For the neighbouring public tertiary hospital, use the Royal Melbourne Hospital guide.
For another Melbourne private facility, see the Delmont Private Hospital guide.
The South Eastern Private Hospital guide covers another private-hospital admission pathway.
For a major Melbourne public hospital with emergency and specialist services, see the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne guide.
Melbourne Private Hospital FAQs
What is the address of Melbourne Private Hospital?
Melbourne Private Hospital is on Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052. The main entrance is on Royal Parade.
What is Melbourne Private Hospital’s phone number?
The main hospital phone number is (03) 8341 3400.
Is Melbourne Private Hospital the same as The Royal Melbourne Hospital?
No. They are separate hospitals located close together in the Parkville health precinct. Melbourne Private Hospital is a Healthscope private hospital, while The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a public hospital.
How do I make an appointment at Melbourne Private Hospital?
For most specialties, first obtain a referral from your GP or treating doctor and contact the selected specialist’s consulting rooms. The hospital’s specialist directory provides current clinic contact details.
Can I use eAdmission to book a specialist appointment?
No. eAdmission registers an already arranged hospital admission or procedure. It does not create a new specialist consultation or provide emergency assessment.
When should I submit my eAdmission?
The hospital asks patients to submit both admission forms and health-history information as soon as possible and no later than three days before admission.
Who can help with eAdmission?
Email melbookings@healthscope.com.au or call (03) 8341 3400 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Does Melbourne Private Hospital have an Emergency Department?
The official hospital information does not advertise a general public Emergency Department. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency or use an appropriate public Emergency Department.
What are the visiting hours?
Current general visiting hours are 10:00am to 8:00pm, excluding the patient rest period from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Ward-specific conditions may apply.
Where can visitors park?
Limited short-term parking is available on the Royal Parade service road. An externally managed underground car park is behind Melbourne Private Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Check the current rate board on entry.
Which train station is closest?
Parkville Station is directly adjacent to the hospital precinct, with a Royal Parade entrance outside Melbourne Private Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
How do I request medical records?
Open the official Melbourne Private Hospital contact page and follow its links to Healthscope’s Medical Record Request Instruction Guide and Release of Information form.
Source and safety note
This is an independent hospital-information guide and not Melbourne Private Hospital’s booking system or medical advice. Contact details, visiting conditions, specialist listings, parking arrangements, treatment availability and costs can change. Confirm personal instructions with your specialist, health fund and Melbourne Private Hospital before travelling or accepting treatment.