Doctors Open On Saturday & Sunday Perth
Perth’s highest quality home visit urgent care doctor service
CALL TO BOOK 1300 644 483What to expect from a weekend Dr visit
Our service is fully operational throughout the after hours period including at weekends. You can expect the same high quality care patients have come to expect from us whatever day of the week you book with our service. Night Doctor prioritises high quality of care and customer service and has a reputation for setting a new standard in after hours home visit care. Some of the things that set us apart are:
- No rushed consultations. Our doctors spend the time needed to properly assess your condition and provide reassurance.
- Receive notifications of arrival time and unexpected delays
- Honesty with estimated arrival times. If we’re busy, we will be upfront about this.
- Our doctors have experience in the Australian healthcare system and meet strict selection criteria
- Respected amongst Perth’s medical community as Perth’s leading after hours home visit service
- Your doctor calls your before attending to assess your condition and offer reassurance
If you have not heard of Night Doctor or used our service before, we encourage you to try our service to experience the difference.
How do I see a doctor after hours?
Requesting a home visit from Night Doctor is simple. Call 1300 644 483 and speak to our friendly receptionist who will get you booked in. Speak to our receptionist straight away. We do not keep you on hold as we know this is a frustrating experience, especially when you are unwell.
How it works
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Your doctor will call you before attending to check on your condition and offer initial treatment advice. If you condition requires it, you will be provided starter medications at no cost. Following you visit, your doctor will forward their consultation notes to your regular GP to keep them in the loop and ensure continuity of care.
Are we open Sunday?
If you’re looking for a doctor open Sunday in Perth, look no further. We open for bookings on Saturday at midday and continue operations through the entire weekend.
Weekend operating hours
| Saturday | 12am–8am, 12pm–12am |
| Sunday | 24 hours |
| Monday | 12am–8am, 6pm–12am |
| Tuesday | 12am–8am, 6pm–12am |
| Wednesday | 12am–8am, 6pm–12am |
| Thursday | 12am–8am, 6pm–12am |
| Friday | 12am–8am, 6pm–12am |
| Public Holiday | 24 hours |
When should I call a doctor on the weekend?
If you have a medical problem that cannot wait for a review by your regular GP the following week, we are here to help. If you are not sure whether you are safe to wait to see your regular GP, then you can book with our service and discuss your condition with one of our doctors, who will call you before attending for a home visit. There is no cost to this phone consultation.
Common conditions our weekend doctors review
| Gastroenteritis | Skin infections |
| Urinary tract infections | Falls. Minor injuries inc. minor head injuries |
| Respiratory infections | Abdominal pain |
| Unwell child assessment. Children with fevers | Headaches and migraines |
| Body aches and pains. Back pain and muscle strains | Acute worsening of chronic conditions |
| Ear infections | Vertigo |
For non-urgent medical problems such as chronic health conditions, you are best booking an appointment to see your regular GP. The exception to this is if you have an exacerbation of your chronic condition that requires more urgent attention. For any life-threatening conditions, you should attend your nearest Emergency Department or call 000.
Is Night Dr open Public Holidays?
Yes. Night Doctor operates on all Public Holidays providing care to patients when their regular GP is closed. We recommend that you call to book early as with very limited availability of other medical services, we have a high demand for our doctors on public holidays.
Can doctors come to your home?
Night Doctor is a home visit service meaning our doctors attend you home for your consultation. We do not operate any clinics. Waiting in your home for a doctor at the weekend is a much better alternative than waiting in the local Emergency Department and because your doctor calls you before attending, you can rest assured that you are safe to wait.
Do weekend doctors give prescriptions?
Our doctors carry a large selection of free starter medications to get your treatment started. Where indicated, you will be provided with a prescription which you can fill at you convenience. To find a weekend pharmacy open nearby, use our pharmacy locator.
Our fees
We bulk bill all patients who have DVA Gold cover or who live in a disability care home or nursing home. For all other patients there is a small out-of-pocket fee. Our Saturday and Sunday GP fees are the same as during the week. Higher fees apply on public holidays. Use the selector to see what fees apply for your visit or see our fees page or call to speak with our receptionist for more information. We do not carry or accept cash. We do accept split payments using a debit or credit card.
Fees
Choose your health cover category above to learn about any fees that may apply to your Night Doctor visit.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $99.00 | $246.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $119.00 | $293.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $159.00 | $333.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
Medicare will pay for most of the cost of your visit. Medicare requires us to take the gap payment + the Medicare rebate upfront. You will be issued a receipt to allow you to claim your rebate back from Medicare. Speak to our receptionist to learn more.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(Medicare rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $49.00 | $68.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $49.00 | $91.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $49.00 | $131.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $49.00 | $171.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $223.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $75.00 | $222.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $95.00 | $269.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $125.00 | $299.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
Medicare will pay for most of the cost of your visit. Medicare requires us to take the gap payment + the Medicare rebate upfront. You will be issued a receipt to allow you to claim your rebate back from Medicare. Speak to our receptionist to learn more. Patients must show a valid commonwealth concession card to the doctor on their arrival to be eligible for concession rates. Eligible cards are: a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either Centrelink or the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(Medicare rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $39.00 | $58.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $39.00 | $81.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $39.00 | $121.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $39.00 | $161.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $213.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $75.00 | $222.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $95.00 | $269.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $125.00 | $299.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
Medicare will pay for most of the cost of your visit. Medicare requires us to take the gap payment + the Medicare rebate upfront. You will be issued a receipt to allow you to claim your rebate back from Medicare. Speak to our receptionist to learn more.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(Medicare rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $39.00 | $58.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $39.00 | $81.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $39.00 | $121.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $39.00 | $161.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $213.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $99.00 | $246.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $119.00 | $293.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $159.00 | $333.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
You must show a valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card to the doctor on their arrival to be eligible for OSHC rates. You will be charged 'No Health Cover' rates if you do not have a valid card.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(OSHC rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $49.00 | $68.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $49.00 | $91.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $49.00 | $131.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $49.00 | $171.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim a rebate for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information. The same criteria as for Medicare is used for Overseas Students Health Cover claims.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $223.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Unfortunately we cannot bulk-bill DVA Gold cardholders as the cost of providing high-quality care after hours cannot be covered without charging a gap. Therefore we must bill the patient as Medicare with concession. The following fees apply.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $75.00 | $222.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $95.00 | $269.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $125.00 | $299.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
Medicare will pay for most of the cost of your visit. Medicare requires us to take the gap payment + the Medicare rebate upfront. You will be issued a receipt to allow you to claim your rebate back from Medicare. Speak to our receptionist to learn more. Patients must show a valid commonwealth concession card to the doctor on their arrival to be eligible for concession rates. Eligible cards are: a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either Centrelink or the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(Medicare rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $39.00 | $58.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $39.00 | $81.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $39.00 | $121.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $39.00 | $161.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $213.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $75.00 | $222.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $95.00 | $269.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $125.00 | $299.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
Medicare will pay for most of the cost of the visit. Medicare requires us to take the gap payment + the Medicare rebate upfront. A receipt will be issued to allow the carer to claim the rebate back from Medicare. Speak to our receptionist to learn more.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(Medicare rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $39.00 | $58.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $39.00 | $81.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $39.00 | $121.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $39.00 | $161.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $213.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Home Visit rates
|
Out-of-pocket fee (the gap) |
Max up-front consultation fee (incl. the gap) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $75.00 | $222.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $95.00 | $269.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $125.00 | $299.30 |
** A $20 surcharge applies on weekends, and a $40 surcharge on public holidays.
Medicare will pay for most of the cost of the visit. Medicare requires us to take the gap payment + the Medicare rebate upfront. A receipt will be issued to allow the carer to claim the rebate back from Medicare. Speak to our receptionist to learn more.
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation |
Consultation fee
(Medicare rebate**) |
Gap | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $19.60 | $39.00 | $58.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $42.85 | $39.00 | $81.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $82.90 | $39.00 | $121.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $122.15 | $39.00 | $161.15 |
**Some patients will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Telehealth performed by Night Doctor. Please see this FAQ for more information.
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
After 11pm there is a Medicare rebate for all patients with urgent conditions. In order to access this rebate Medicare requires the Doctor to justify that you have an urgent condition (i.e. your condition is at risk of deteriorating before 8am the next morning). The consultation must take place over a video call rather than a standard phone call.
The rebate is significantly higher than for the standard rebates. So while the total fee you pay is higher your rebate is also higher by the same amount and the out of pocket gap amount is unchanged.
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $213.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor cannot justify to Medicare that your condition is at risk of deterioration before 8am, they cannot charge the urgent item and the fees for consultations before 11pm will apply instead.
Determining what is urgent is difficult, as very little guidance is provided by Medicare. Our receptionists can run your issue past the doctor prior to your consultation and can let you know if you will be bulk billed or if a fee will apply.
We understand this situation is not ideal but we are trying to do the best we can to help patients and operate within Medicare billing guidelines.
Home visit rates
|
Visit fee |
|
|---|---|
| Booking before 9pm | $246.90 |
| Booking after 9pm | $293.30 |
| Booking after 11pm | $333.30 |
Telehealth rates
The fee for telehealth depends on the length of the consultation and the start time of the consultation.
Consultation starting before 11pm:
| Length of consultation | Total fee |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 mins | $68.60 |
| 6–19 mins | $91.85 |
| 20–39 mins | $131.90 |
| 40 minutes or more | $171.15 |
Consultation starting after 11pm:
Urgent conditions
Urgent Telehealth video consult after 11pm: $223.30
Non-urgent conditions
If the Doctor considers your condition non-urgent, the time-based fees in the table above will apply even if you are consulted after 11pm.