Cairns Private Hospital address, appointments and contact information
Cairns Private Hospital is a Ramsay Health Care private hospital at 1 Upward Street, Cairns QLD 4870. The main hospital phone number is (07) 4052 5200.
Planned specialist care usually starts with your GP, specialist or surgeon. Cairns Private Hospital also operates an appointment-only After Hours GP Clinic and separate specialist consulting suites in Lake Street.
Cairns QLD 4870
Fax: (07) 4051 6009
Appointment required
193-197 Lake Street, Cairns
Cairns Private Hospital address and map
Cairns Private Hospital
1 Upward Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Australia
The hospital is between Lake Street and Abbott Street and is one block back from the Cairns Esplanade.
Use your specialist letter or hospital admission information for the correct reception, ward or department after you arrive.
Verify the location before travelling
Open the official Cairns Private Hospital location page .
- Confirm the 1 Upward Street address.
- Check your appointment or admission letter for the department you need.
- If your paperwork says Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns, check the separate Lake Street address instead.
How appointments work at Cairns Private Hospital
Cairns Private Hospital is a private hospital, so there is not one central appointment process for every specialist or procedure.
Specialist appointment
- Start with your GP or existing specialist. Ask whether you need a referral to a specialist who practises at Cairns Private Hospital.
- Find the relevant specialist. Use the hospital’s official specialist directory.
- Contact the specialist’s rooms. Confirm appointment availability, referral requirements, consulting location and fees.
- Follow the specialist’s hospital instructions. If surgery or a procedure is planned, the doctor’s rooms will usually give you the hospital booking and admission information.
Search the official Cairns Private Hospital specialist directory .
- Search by doctor name or specialty.
- Open the specialist profile.
- Check the consulting-room address and phone number.
- Call the specialist rooms to confirm referral requirements, fees and appointment availability.
Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns
Some Cairns Private Hospital specialists consult from Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns, which is not at the main Upward Street hospital entrance.
Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns
Level 1, Suite 12A
193-197 Lake Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Booking phone: (07) 4052 5353.
Check Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns .
- Check whether your appointment is at Upward Street or the Lake Street consulting suites.
- Confirm the suite number and specialist name.
- Ask whether you need a GP referral.
- Confirm consultation fees directly with the specialist rooms.
After Hours GP Clinic
Cairns Private Hospital operates an appointment-based After Hours GP Clinic inside the hospital. It is designed to supplement regular GP care and is not a substitute for emergency ambulance care.
| Booking phone | (07) 4052 5305 |
|---|---|
| Monday-Tuesday | 6:00pm-9:00pm |
| Wednesday-Friday | 6:00pm-10:00pm |
| Saturday-Sunday | 1:00pm-6:30pm |
| Public holidays | Open; call the clinic for the current hours |
Appointments are required. The clinic’s current page says phone lines are available from 12pm and the team returns calls from 5:30pm on weeknights and 12pm on weekends and public holidays.
The clinic treats suitable problems such as coughs and colds, minor injuries, minor lacerations, infections, dehydration and urgent prescriptions. It does not treat suspected fractures and is a private-billing service.
Check the official After Hours GP Clinic page .
- Call (07) 4052 5305.
- Leave a message if requested.
- Confirm the appointment time and current fee before attending.
- Call 000 instead if symptoms are life-threatening.
Pre-admission and planned procedures
If your specialist has booked surgery or another hospital procedure, Cairns Private Hospital asks patients to complete their admission information before arriving.
The hospital currently asks patients to complete the online admission form, or deliver completed paperwork, at least seven days before admission.
Have these details ready
- Personal and next-of-kin details
- Medicare card
- Private health insurance, DVA, WorkCover or self-funding details
- Pharmacy benefit or pension card if relevant
- Procedure item numbers if supplied by the doctor’s rooms
- Information about implantable medical devices if relevant
Ramsay Health Hub Customer Care can help with the admission process on 1800 716 688.
Open the official Cairns Private Hospital pre-admission page .
- Open the official pre-admission page.
- Choose the online admission option or follow the paperwork instructions.
- Complete the information at least seven days before admission where possible.
- Contact your health fund before admission to check excess, exclusions or waiting periods.
- Use your doctor’s instructions for fasting, medicines and arrival time.
Hospital services
Cairns Private Hospital describes itself as a 150-bed acute-care private hospital. Current services include:
- medical and surgical care
- day surgery
- coronary and cardiac care
- cardiac catheter laboratory services
- renal dialysis
- haematology and oncology treatment
- rehabilitation
- orthopaedics
- sleep-related services
- pathology and radiology support
Browse official Cairns Private Hospital clinical services .
- Open the clinical services page.
- Select the service you need.
- Check whether care starts with a specialist referral or direct booking.
- Confirm the treating specialist, admission pathway and possible private costs.
Rehabilitation appointments and referrals
Cairns Private Hospital provides inpatient, day-patient and outpatient rehabilitation. The referral pathway depends on the type of rehabilitation.
- Outpatient rehabilitation does not require a referral according to the hospital’s current overview.
- Day Patient and Inpatient rehabilitation require referral pathways.
- Day rehabilitation referrals may come from a GP or specialist.
Day Rehabilitation:
(07) 4052 8059
Email:
dayrehab.cph@ramsayhealth.com.au
Day and outpatient rehabilitation programs are accessed via the Abbott Street entrance.
Check official rehabilitation access and referral information .
Parking and arrival
Cairns Private Hospital is on Upward Street between Lake Street and Abbott Street. The hospital’s parking guidance does not publish a simple hospital parking fee table, so check local signs before relying on a particular space.
- 15-minute patient set-down: adjacent to the main entrance using the car park entry on Lake Street.
- Longer-term parking: available around Abbott Street, Lake Street and Upward Street.
- Oncology: the hospital lists dedicated free Oncology Unit parking via the Abbott Street entrance.
Check the official visitor parking page .
- Check whether you only need short set-down or longer parking.
- Use Lake Street for the main-entrance set-down area.
- Check street and parking signs for current restrictions.
- If attending rehabilitation or oncology, check the department-specific Abbott Street access instructions.
Visiting hours
Cairns Private Hospital currently lists general visiting hours as 11:00am to 8:00pm daily.
| Area | Current visiting hours |
|---|---|
| General hospital areas | 11:00am-8:00pm daily |
| HDU / ICU / CCU | 10:00am-1:00pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm |
HDU, ICU and CCU visiting is restricted to immediate family, and visitors are not permitted between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Children should be supervised by an adult.
Check current Cairns Private Hospital visiting hours .
Private health insurance and hospital costs
Because Cairns Private Hospital is a private hospital, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your procedure, specialist, anaesthetist, private health cover and any additional services.
Before admission, the hospital advises insured patients to ask their health fund about:
- excess or co-payment
- waiting periods
- exclusions or restrictions
- cover for the planned procedure
- possible prosthesis or medical-device costs
Hospital charges can also be separate from surgeon, anaesthetist, pathology, radiology, pharmacy and allied-health bills.
Read the official payment and private-health information .
- Ask the hospital for your estimated hospital costs.
- Ask your health fund what it will cover.
- Ask the specialist and anaesthetist about separate fees.
- Do not assume one estimate includes every provider involved in your care.
During your stay and feedback
Cairns Private Hospital provides private and shared accommodation, pharmacy support, meals and discharge planning. The hospital recommends planning transport and home support before admission where possible.
If you have a concern during your stay, speak with the nurse in charge first. If the concern remains unresolved, the hospital advises asking to speak with the Director Clinical Services.
Complaints or feedback can also be raised through the main hospital number: (07) 4052 5200.
Read official patient-stay and feedback information .
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Cairns Private Hospital FAQs
What is the address of Cairns Private Hospital?
Cairns Private Hospital is at 1 Upward Street, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia.
What is the Cairns Private Hospital phone number?
The main hospital phone number is (07) 4052 5200. The hospital fax number is (07) 4051 6009.
How do I make a specialist appointment at Cairns Private Hospital?
Most specialist appointments are arranged through the specialist’s consulting rooms. Ask your GP for a referral where required, use the hospital’s specialist directory, then contact the specialist rooms to confirm availability, location and fees.
How do I complete pre-admission for Cairns Private Hospital?
Complete the online admission form or provide completed paperwork at least seven days before admission where possible. Ramsay Health Hub Customer Care can help on 1800 716 688.
Does Cairns Private Hospital have an After Hours GP Clinic?
Yes. The appointment-only After Hours GP Clinic is inside the hospital. Bookings are made on (07) 4052 5305. It is a private-billing GP service.
Does Cairns Private Hospital have a 24-hour public Emergency Department?
The hospital’s current public pages do not list Cairns Private Hospital as a 24-hour public walk-in Emergency Department. The After Hours GP Clinic is not an Emergency Department. For a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
What are Cairns Private Hospital visiting hours?
General visiting hours are 11:00am to 8:00pm daily. HDU, ICU and CCU visiting hours are 10:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with additional visitor restrictions.
Where can I park for Cairns Private Hospital?
A 15-minute patient set-down area is available next to the main entrance using the Lake Street entry. Longer-term parking is available around Abbott Street, Lake Street and Upward Street. Check current parking signs before leaving your vehicle.
Where are Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns?
Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns is at Level 1, Suite 12A, 193-197 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870. The booking phone number is (07) 4052 5353.
Does Cairns Private Hospital provide rehabilitation services?
Yes. Cairns Private Hospital provides inpatient, day-patient and outpatient rehabilitation. Day Rehabilitation enquiries can be made on (07) 4052 8059. Referral requirements depend on the rehabilitation pathway.