Dubbo Base Hospital address, appointments and contact information
Dubbo Base Hospital is now officially listed by NSW Government as Dubbo Health Service. The hospital is a major rural referral service at 170 Myall Street, Dubbo NSW 2830, providing 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, surgery, maternity, intensive care, cancer treatment, renal dialysis, specialist outpatient clinics and other health services for Dubbo and Western NSW.
Main hospital phone: (02) 6809 6809
Dubbo NSW 2830
Dubbo Base Hospital address and Google Map
Dubbo Health Service
170 Myall Street
Dubbo NSW 2830
Australia
The NSW Government hospital service page lists the location as Myall Street, while other current NSW Health listings use the more specific 170 Myall Street. Use your appointment letter for the exact building, clinic or entrance after reaching the hospital campus.
The campus includes Emergency, Ambulatory Care, medical imaging, maternity, renal services, inpatient buildings and the Western Cancer Centre. Check your appointment notice rather than relying only on the map pin.
How Dubbo Hospital appointments and referrals work
Dubbo Hospital does not use one booking process for every clinic. Some services require a referral, while appointment arrangements differ by specialty. NSW Government also states that telehealth may be available for eligible appointments.
- Check your referral or appointment letter first. Look for the clinic name, date, time, building, phone number and preparation instructions.
- Ask your GP or health professional how the referral is being sent. Many Dubbo specialist outpatient services now accept electronic referrals.
- Wait for the clinic to assess the referral. A referral does not automatically mean an immediate appointment; specialist services may triage referrals according to clinical need.
- Call the hospital if the clinic is unclear. Use (02) 6809 6809 and ask for the outpatient clinic or service named on your referral or appointment information.
- Check whether telehealth is possible. If travelling a long distance, ask whether the appointment is suitable for virtual care.
- Tell the clinic early if you cannot attend. Use the phone number on the appointment letter. If no direct number is shown, call the hospital switchboard.
Dubbo specialist clinics accepting eReferrals
From July 2026, Western NSW Local Health District expanded HealthLink eReferrals across many specialist outpatient clinics at Dubbo Health Service.
Current Dubbo eReferral services include:
- cardiology;
- dermatology;
- diabetes and endocrinology;
- gastroenterology and liver services;
- general surgery;
- gynaecology;
- haematology;
- infectious diseases;
- maternity, obstetrics and antenatal care;
- medical and radiation oncology;
- nephrology;
- neurology and stroke;
- ophthalmology;
- orthopaedics;
- paediatrics;
- rehabilitation;
- respiratory medicine;
- rheumatology; and
- selected ambulatory procedures.
Check the official Western NSW eReferrals page .
- Scroll to the Dubbo Health Service clinic list.
- Check whether your specialty currently accepts eReferrals.
- Ask your GP, specialist, nurse practitioner or eligible allied health professional to submit the referral through their approved system.
- Keep your mobile number and contact details current so referral and appointment updates can reach you.
Outpatient self check-in at the Ambulatory Care Centre
Dubbo Health Service has introduced a self check-in kiosk at the Ambulatory Care Centre for outpatient appointments. Specialist services based there include cardiology, respiratory, orthopaedics, rheumatology and medical day-treatment services.
On arrival, follow your appointment instructions and onsite signs. If your clinic is using the kiosk, complete the check-in process and ask reception staff for help if your appointment does not appear or you are unsure where to wait.
Patients comparing specialist appointment systems at other large NSW referral hospitals may also find our John Hunter Hospital outpatient guide useful.
Dubbo Hospital Emergency Department
Dubbo Health Service provides 24-hour emergency care. Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency, so people with less urgent problems may wait while more seriously ill patients are treated.
- Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
- Use the Emergency Department for serious illness or injury requiring urgent assessment.
- Tell triage staff immediately if symptoms worsen while waiting.
- For non-emergency health advice, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Open the official Dubbo Health Service page .
- Confirm the current hospital phone and address.
- Check the listed services and referral notes.
- If your problem is immediately life-threatening, call 000 instead of waiting for online information.
For another regional NSW referral-hospital example, see our Lismore Base Hospital Emergency and outpatient guide .
Services available at Dubbo Hospital
Dubbo Health Service is one of Western NSW Local Health District’s major rural referral hospitals. Its official service listing includes:
- 24-hour Emergency Department;
- general medicine, rehabilitation and palliative inpatient care;
- surgical services;
- medical imaging;
- maternity and special care nursery;
- gynaecology and women’s health;
- paediatrics;
- intensive care and coronary care;
- stroke care;
- renal dialysis;
- cancer services;
- pathology and pharmacy;
- mental health services;
- drug and alcohol services;
- ambulatory and specialist outpatient care;
- dental services; and
- community and allied health services.
Western Cancer Centre Dubbo
The Western Cancer Centre is located on the Dubbo Hospital campus and provides specialist cancer services closer to home for people across Western and Far Western NSW.
Current services include outpatient oncology consultation, chemotherapy and other systemic treatment, radiation therapy and cancer diagnostic services. The centre also has a PET/CT service.
Western Cancer Centre: (02) 6809 6200
Check official Western NSW cancer-care information .
- Open the Dubbo section of the official cancer-care page.
- Check whether your referral is for medical oncology, haematology or radiation oncology.
- Use the contact supplied by your treating team for appointment-specific questions.
- Ask about travel, accommodation or cancer-care coordination if you live outside Dubbo.
Parking and getting to Dubbo Hospital
Western NSW Local Health District’s patient guide says a public car park is available near the main hospital building and accessible parking is available in front of the main hospital building.
Dubbo Hospital redevelopment works also delivered additional onsite parking and improved patient drop-off access. Because parking arrangements can change, follow current campus signs rather than relying on an old parking map.
- Use 170 Myall Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 for navigation.
- Check your appointment letter for the department or building.
- Follow onsite signs for visitor parking, Emergency or patient drop-off.
- If you need accessible parking or wheelchair assistance, ask hospital staff for the closest suitable access point.
If you are comparing parking and outpatient access at another large NSW public hospital, see our Blacktown Hospital parking and appointment guide .
Visiting a patient
Western NSW Local Health District says visiting hours vary between facilities but are generally between 8:00am and 8:00pm. Individual wards can use different arrangements depending on patient needs, infection control and clinical care.
The district’s current patient guide also states that there are no visitors to the Emergency Department, while palliative care and general ward visiting outside normal arrangements may be considered by staff.
- Confirm the patient’s current ward.
- Call (02) 6809 6809 if you are unsure where the patient is located.
- Ask whether that ward has different visiting arrangements.
- Do not visit if you are unwell or have an infectious illness.
- Follow staff directions while treatment, procedures or clinical rounds are taking place.
Our Maitland Hospital visitor and appointment guide provides another NSW public-hospital example for people travelling between regional centres.
Telehealth and virtual care
The official Dubbo Health Service page says some patients may be eligible for telehealth or virtual appointments. This can be particularly useful for patients who live a long distance from Dubbo.
- Check whether your appointment letter already says phone, video or virtual care.
- If it does not, contact the clinic named on the letter.
- Ask whether that appointment can safely be delivered by telehealth.
- Confirm whether you need blood tests, imaging or an in-person assessment before the virtual appointment.
Interpreter and accessibility support
Dubbo Health Service is listed as wheelchair accessible. Western NSW Local Health District also provides free, confidential professional interpreter support, including Auslan, for patients, families and carers using public health services.
You normally do not need to book the healthcare interpreter yourself. Tell your clinic, doctor or nurse that you need an interpreter so the healthcare team can arrange one.
If you need help contacting a health service in another language, you can use TIS National on 131 450.
Open the Western NSW patients and visitors guide .
- Tell the clinic when the appointment is booked or confirmed.
- State the language or Auslan support required.
- Ask staff to confirm the interpreter request before travelling if communication support is essential.
Travel and accommodation help for regional patients
Dubbo Hospital receives patients from a very large rural and remote area. Western NSW Local Health District directs eligible patients to IPTAAS, the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme, for help with eligible travel and accommodation costs.
IPTAAS phone: 1800 478 227
The Western NSW patient guide also lists Macquarie Homestay in Dubbo as an accommodation option for patients and a partner or carer while receiving hospital treatment.
- Ask the treating clinic whether your travel may meet IPTAAS requirements.
- Check the official IPTAAS rules before booking accommodation or transport.
- Keep appointment confirmation and travel documentation needed for a claim.
- Ask the hospital social worker or care team if treatment requires repeated trips to Dubbo.
Patient feedback and medical records
Feedback or complaints
If you have a concern about care, you can first speak with the staff involved or ask for the manager of the service. Western NSW Local Health District also accepts formal feedback, compliments and complaints.
Open the official Western NSW LHD contact and feedback page .
- Speak with the treating team first when appropriate.
- If unresolved, ask for the facility manager or senior nurse.
- Use the official Western NSW LHD feedback channel for a written complaint or compliment.
- If you are worried that a patient’s condition is getting worse and your concern has not been resolved, use the NSW Health escalation pathway described by the district.
Accessing medical records
Western NSW Local Health District manages requests for health information and medical records. The district’s Privacy Contact Officer can provide guidance when you need access to records.
Privacy Contact Officer: 0427 759 267
Use the official Western NSW LHD contact page to check the current process and required proof of identity or authority before sending sensitive information.
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Dubbo Base Hospital FAQs
What is the official name of Dubbo Base Hospital?
NSW Government currently lists the hospital as Dubbo Health Service. Dubbo Base Hospital and Dubbo Hospital remain commonly used search names for the same public hospital.
What is the address of Dubbo Base Hospital?
Dubbo Hospital is at 170 Myall Street, Dubbo NSW 2830. The main NSW Government service page lists the location as Myall Street, Dubbo NSW 2830.
What is the main phone number for Dubbo Hospital?
The main Dubbo Health Service switchboard number is (02) 6809 6809.
Does Dubbo Hospital have a 24-hour Emergency Department?
Yes. NSW Government lists 24-hour emergency care at Dubbo Health Service. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
How do I get a specialist appointment at Dubbo Hospital?
Referral requirements depend on the service. Start with your GP, specialist or other appropriate healthcare professional, then follow the referral and appointment instructions provided by the clinic. Many Dubbo specialist services accept eReferrals.
Which Dubbo Hospital clinics accept eReferrals?
Current eReferral specialties include cardiology, dermatology, diabetes, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynaecology, haematology, maternity and antenatal care, oncology, nephrology, neurology and stroke, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, respiratory, rehabilitation and several other specialist services.
Can I have a telehealth appointment with Dubbo Hospital?
Possibly. The official Dubbo Health Service page says patients may be eligible for telehealth or virtual appointments. Ask the clinic handling your appointment whether virtual care is suitable.
Where can I park at Dubbo Hospital?
Western NSW Local Health District says public parking is available near the main hospital building and accessible parking is available in front of the main building. Follow current campus signs when you arrive.
What are Dubbo Hospital visiting hours?
Western NSW Local Health District says hospital visiting hours vary by facility but are generally between 8:00am and 8:00pm. Ward-specific arrangements can differ, so confirm with the ward before travelling when visiting times are important.
Can regional patients get travel or interpreter support?
Yes. Eligible regional patients may be able to receive travel and accommodation assistance through IPTAAS. Western NSW public health patients can also request free professional interpreter support, including Auslan, through their healthcare team.