National Capital Private Hospital: Address & Appointment Info

Private hospital • Garran, Canberra

National Capital Private Hospital address, appointments and admission guide

National Capital Private Hospital is now officially presented as Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital. It is a private medical and surgical hospital on the Canberra Hospital campus in Garran. This guide explains its current name, address, main phone number, specialist-booking route, online admission process, fees, parking, visiting hours and emergency alternatives.

For a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
The hospital’s current official website does not advertise a public walk-in Emergency Department. Canberra Hospital’s public Emergency Department is nearby in Building 5 on Hospital Road, Garran.

Verified address, contact details and map

Hospital: Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital
Former/familiar name: National Capital Private Hospital
Hospital type: Private medical and surgical hospital
Street address: Corner Gilmore Crescent and Hospital Road, Garran ACT 2605
Main phone: (02) 6222 6666
Fax: (02) 6222 6699
Operator: Ramsay Health Care
Campus note: The private hospital is on the broader Canberra Hospital campus, but it is a separate private facility with its own reception, admissions and billing arrangements.

Avoid a common location mistake: paperwork may still use “National Capital Private Hospital”, while the current website uses “Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital”. Both names refer to the private hospital at the corner of Gilmore Crescent and Hospital Road. Do not confuse it with the adjacent public Canberra Hospital.

Choose the correct contact or booking pathway

User need	Best next step	Important detail
Book a specialist consultation	Use the official specialist directory, choose a doctor and contact that specialist’s rooms.	Specialist consultations are not the same as hospital admission.
Arrange treatment or surgery	See a GP if a referral is required, attend the specialist consultation and let the specialist arrange the hospital procedure.	A hospital-accredited specialist or GP must approve admission.
Complete hospital admission	Use the official online admission form after the doctor has arranged the procedure or admission.	Have Medicare, insurance/funding and next-of-kin details ready.
Confirm admission time	Follow the latest instructions from the doctor or hospital and call (02) 6222 6666 if clarification is needed.	Do not assume the specialist consultation time is the hospital check-in time.
Ask about rehabilitation	Discuss a referral with a GP or treating specialist.	Rehabilitation admission enquiries: (02) 6222 6708.
Life-threatening emergency	Call 000.	Do not wait for a private specialist appointment.
Public Emergency Department	Use Canberra Hospital Emergency Department, Building 5, Hospital Road, Garran.	It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How to book a specialist appointment

National Capital is a private hospital where individual specialists generally manage their own consultation appointments. The hospital’s main reception can help with general directions, but the doctor’s rooms are usually the correct contact for appointment availability, referral requirements and consultation fees.

Start with your GP or current treating doctor. Ask which type of specialist you need and whether a valid referral is required. A referral may affect Medicare rebates and should name the appropriate specialist or specialty.

Open the official specialist directory. Visit the Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital specialist finder. Search using the specialist’s name or explore doctors linked from the relevant hospital service.

Contact the specialist’s private rooms. Ask about the earliest appointment, required referral, consultation address, telehealth availability, consultation fee and possible Medicare rebate.

Confirm where the consultation will occur. A doctor associated with the hospital may consult from a separate medical suite or another location. Do not assume every consultation takes place at the hospital’s main reception.

Bring the requested information. This may include your referral, Medicare card, private health insurance details, medication list, previous scans, pathology results and relevant medical reports.

If treatment or surgery is recommended, request the next instructions. The specialist normally arranges the hospital booking and supplies the procedure date, consent information, item numbers and preparation instructions.

Useful call script: “I have a referral for this specialty. Does the doctor consult at National Capital, what is the consultation fee, will I receive a Medicare rebate, and what records should I send before the appointment?”

Hospital admission and online form

The online admission form is for patients whose treatment or hospital stay has already been arranged. Completing it does not independently book an operation or guarantee an admission date.

Wait for the specialist to arrange the hospital booking. Your doctor should explain the procedure and tell the hospital the intended procedure and admission date.

Open the official admission page. Go to National Capital admission information and select the current online admission form.

Prepare the required information. Have personal and next-of-kin details, Medicare card, funding details, health-fund information, benefit cards, quoted item numbers and relevant implant information available.

Confirm private cover and possible costs. Ask your insurer about exclusions, restrictions, waiting periods, excesses, co-payments and whether the planned treatment is covered at this hospital.

Follow personalised preparation instructions. Use the fasting, medication and arrival instructions supplied by your surgeon, anaesthetist or hospital. Contact them if instructions are missing or conflict.

Check in at the correct time. The official admission page directs patients to front reception in the main foyer at the time specified by their doctor. Reception then directs the patient to the admission area.

Online-form safety: access the form through the hospital’s current official admission page. The hospital has changed ownership and digital systems, so an old bookmarked Healthscope link may not be the latest route.

What to bring for a planned admission

Identity and booking

Doctor’s admission letter
Medicare card
Photo identification if requested
Specialist or procedure paperwork

Insurance and payment

Private health-fund details
DVA, WorkCover or third-party approval
Pension or pharmaceutical benefit card
Payment method for confirmed costs

Medicines and results

Current medication list
Regular medicines as instructed
Allergy information
Relevant X-rays, scans and test results

Overnight items

Night attire
Slippers or safe footwear
Toiletries
Glasses, hearing aids or mobility aids

Discharge planning

Responsible adult’s contact details
Transport home
Home-support arrangements
Questions about recovery or restrictions

Leave valuables at home

The hospital advises patients not to bring jewellery, excessive cash or other valuables. Ask the care team what is appropriate for your particular admission.

Private hospital fees, insurance and out-of-pocket costs

Private hospital treatment can produce charges from more than one provider. Do not rely only on a hospital estimate when calculating the possible total cost.

Confirm with the hospital and insurer

Whether your policy covers the planned treatment
Policy exclusions, restrictions and waiting periods
Hospital excess or co-payment
Coverage for prostheses or medical devices
Whether Ramsay National Capital has an agreement with your fund
When any confirmed amount must be paid

Ask about separate provider bills

Surgeon or treating specialist
Anaesthetist or assistant
Pathology and radiology
Pharmacy and discharge medicines
Allied health services
Ambulance or transfer costs

Ask the specialist’s rooms for Medicare item numbers. Item numbers help your insurer explain whether the proposed treatment is covered.

Call your health fund before admission. Ask for a clear explanation of hospital cover, excess, co-payment, restrictions and waiting periods.

Request written estimates from separate providers. The hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist may issue different estimates or accounts.

Read the official hospital fees page. Review National Capital hospital fee and payment guidance before admission.

Patients may be admitted as privately insured, self-funded, DVA, workers’ compensation, overseas-insured or another approved funding category. Documentation and advance-payment requirements differ.

Emergency help and the nearby public Emergency Department

Call 000 for immediate danger

Call 000 for a life-threatening illness or injury. Do not call hospital reception first or wait for a specialist to return your call.

For health advice when the situation is not immediately life-threatening, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Canberra Hospital Emergency Department

The nearby public Emergency Department is in Building 5, Hospital Road, Garran. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Canberra Hospital switchboard: (02) 5124 0000

Open the official Canberra Hospital Emergency Department page.

For detailed public-hospital directions, parking and outpatient information, see our Canberra Hospital guide.

Parking, public transport and arrival planning

Campus parking

The hospital directs patients and visitors to public parking around the Canberra Hospital campus, including the Southern Campus Multistorey and Southern Yamba Drive car parks.

Allow extra time

The campus is large and parking availability can vary. Arrive early enough to park, walk to the private hospital and complete reception check-in.

Courtesy bus

Patients and visitors may use the Canberra Hospital Courtesy Bus. The closest listed drop-off is opposite the private hospital at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.

Public bus

The hospital states that a bus stop is within approximately 200 metres of its main entrance, with services connecting toward the Woden interchange.

Taxi access

A taxi rank is located within approximately 200 metres. Reception can also assist with calling a taxi.

Confirm the entrance

Use “Corner Gilmore Crescent and Hospital Road, Garran” for general navigation, then follow the entrance or department details in your admission paperwork.

Check the official location, parking, transport and visiting page before travelling.

Visiting hours and patient amenities

Olley Ward: 10:00am–8:00pm
Preston and Cossington: 10:00am–8:00pm
Intensive and coronary care: 10:00am–12:00 noon and 3:00pm–8:00pm
Patient rest period: The hospital encourages reduced visiting between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm.
Children visiting: An adult should accompany children visiting the hospital.

During the stay

Private and shared rooms are available, subject to clinical need and availability.
Free Wi-Fi is available for patients and visitors.
A television and phone are available at each bedside.
Jamaica Blue Café is located on the ground floor.
Tell nursing staff about dietary requirements on admission.

Visiting access can change for infection control, ward conditions or an individual patient’s clinical needs. Contact the ward or main hospital number before travelling when the visit is time-sensitive.

Hospital services

The current official service directory includes a range of private medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. Specialist availability, consulting schedules and eligibility may vary.

Cardiac care

Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery pathways.

Orthopaedic surgery

Orthopaedic specialist care and surgery, with rehabilitation support.

Neurosurgery

Specialist surgical care involving the brain, spine and nervous system.

General surgery

Private general surgical assessment and treatment pathways.

General medicine

Physician-led care for acute, chronic or complex medical conditions.

Urology

Specialist assessment and treatment for urinary-system conditions.

Rehabilitation

Inpatient and referral-based rehabilitation programs.

Gastroenterology

Specialist digestive-system assessment and related procedures.

Other surgery

ENT, dental, gynaecology, vascular, plastic, bariatric and oral/maxillofacial surgery are also listed.

View the current official National Capital services directory.

For comparison with another ACT private facility, see the Calvary Bruce Private Hospital guide. Patients researching private-hospital admission processes elsewhere can also consult the Norwest Private Hospital guide or Brisbane Private Hospital guide.

Helpful official links

Official Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital homepage Official address, phone, fax and contact form Find a specialist and contact the doctor’s rooms Complete admission steps and access the current online form Check private hospital fees, funding categories and payment guidance Check parking, transport and visiting hours Read current check-in, surgery, room and patient-stay information Canberra Hospital public Emergency Department information

National Capital Private Hospital FAQs

What is National Capital Private Hospital called now?

The current official name is Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital. Many patients and older documents still use National Capital Private Hospital.

What is the address of National Capital Private Hospital?

The hospital is at the corner of Gilmore Crescent and Hospital Road, Garran ACT 2605.

What is the main phone number?

The main hospital phone number is (02) 6222 6666.

How do I make an appointment?

Use the official specialist directory to identify a suitable doctor, then contact that specialist’s private rooms. Ask about referrals, availability, consultation location, fees and Medicare rebates.

Can reception book every specialist appointment?

Specialists normally manage consultations through their own private rooms. Hospital reception can help with general enquiries, but the selected specialist’s rooms are usually the correct booking contact.

How do I book surgery at the hospital?

A hospital-accredited specialist or GP must approve the admission. The treating specialist normally arranges the procedure and admission date. The patient then completes the hospital’s admission paperwork.

Can I use the online admission form to book an operation?

No. The admission form supplies information for an already arranged hospital admission. It does not replace a specialist consultation or independently book an operation.

Does National Capital Private Hospital have an Emergency Department?

The current hospital website does not advertise a public walk-in Emergency Department. For a life-threatening emergency call 000. Canberra Hospital’s public Emergency Department is nearby in Building 5 on Hospital Road and is open 24 hours.

Does the hospital accept patients without private health insurance?

The official fees page states that self-funded treatment may be available. Patients should request a personalised estimate and confirm the specialist, anaesthetist, pathology, radiology, pharmacy and other possible costs.

Where can patients and visitors park?

Parking is available at public car parks around the Canberra Hospital campus, including the Southern Campus Multistorey and Southern Yamba Drive car parks. Allow extra time and check current campus parking rules before travel.

What are the visiting hours?

Olley Ward, Preston and Cossington visiting hours are listed as 10:00am to 8:00pm. Intensive Care and Coronary Care visiting hours are 10:00am to 12:00 noon and 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Confirm current access with the ward before travelling.

What is the rehabilitation contact number?

The official admission page lists the Rehabilitation Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 6222 6708 for rehabilitation admission enquiries.

Source and safety note

This is an independent patient and visitor guide, not a hospital booking service and not medical advice. Key information was checked against current Ramsay Private Hospital National Capital pages for contact details, specialists, admission, fees, services, visiting and patient stays, together with official Canberra Health Services Emergency Department information. Hospital ownership, online forms, doctor availability, costs, parking and visiting arrangements can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the hospital, specialist, health fund or official website.