Loxton Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking

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LOXTON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA · 2026 GUIDE

Loxton Medical Clinic: Doctors, Hours & Booking

Looking for the Loxton Medical Clinic in South Australia? The practice commonly referred to online as Loxton Medical Clinic is Loxton Health Centre, a family-focused general practice at 11 Anzac Crescent. This guide brings together the current doctor, appointment, opening-hours, booking, fees, services and after-hours information so you can work out what to do next.

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PracticeLoxton Health Centre
Address11 Anzac Crescent, Loxton SA 5333
Phone(08) 8584 7321
Weekday hours8:30am–4:30pm

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Loxton Medical Clinic at a glance

Important naming note: the official practice website uses the name Loxton Health Centre. If you searched for “Loxton Medical Clinic”, this is the practice identified by the verified address and phone number in Loxton.
DetailCurrent information
PracticeLoxton Health Centre
Address11 Anzac Crescent, Loxton SA 5333
Phone(08) 8584 7321
Fax08 8584 5005
Emailadmin@loxtondoctors.com.au
Weekday business hoursMonday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday9:30am–11:30am for urgent matters according to the official practice website
Online bookingAvailable through the practice’s online booking/HotDoc pathway
Practice typeFamily-focused general practice

The clinic describes itself as a family-focused general practice providing holistic care across the full spectrum of lifelong health concerns. Its appointment system aims to match patients with a doctor within a timeframe appropriate to the urgency of the problem and, where possible, the doctor of their choice.

Loxton Health Centre opening hours

DayPractice informationWhat to know
Monday8:30am–4:30pmRegular consultations by appointment.
Tuesday8:30am–4:30pmRegular consultations by appointment.
Wednesday8:30am–4:30pmRegular consultations by appointment.
Thursday8:30am–4:30pmRegular consultations by appointment.
Friday8:30am–4:30pmRegular consultations by appointment.
Saturday9:30am–11:30amOfficial site describes Saturday as urgent only.
SundayConfirm before attendingThe official practice site does not publish a regular Sunday consultation window.
Before you travel: hours can change because of public holidays, staffing, urgent-care arrangements or other practice circumstances. For a same-day visit, call (08) 8584 7321 first rather than relying on a third-party directory’s opening hours.

How to book an appointment at Loxton Health Centre

The practice accepts appointment requests by telephone and provides an online booking route through its website/HotDoc. The official appointment information also explains that consultations are generally scheduled in 10–15 minute blocks on weekdays.

Choose the appointment type.
Think about whether you need a standard GP consultation, a longer appointment, a nurse service, a procedure, a chronic-care review or another clinic service.
Book online or call reception.
Use the official online booking page or call (08) 8584 7321. If your problem is urgent or needs an on-the-day appointment, telephone reception.
Tell reception if more time is needed.
The clinic asks patients to request a double appointment when they have multiple issues or believe the consultation may take longer than the normal appointment period.
Book separately for each family member.
If several people need to see a doctor, make an appointment for each person rather than assuming one booking covers the whole family.
Watch for the confirmation message.
The practice says patients receive a confirmation SMS from HotDoc and should follow the instructions in that message.
Cancel as early as possible if you cannot attend.
This gives the clinic an opportunity to offer the appointment to another patient and may help you avoid a missed-appointment charge.

Doctors at Loxton Health Centre

The official team page lists GP partners, associates, registrars, visiting specialists and allied-health/support staff. Doctor availability can change, so the roster should be checked when booking rather than assuming every clinician is available on a particular day.

Dr Cameron Robertson

MBBS, FRACGP
Longstanding rural GP with interests including diabetes, sports medicine, skin cancer and older-person health. He also works in anaesthetics and participates in GP registrar training.

Dr Jo Rutzen

GP Partner
University of Adelaide graduate and GP with interests including anaesthetics and medical education, with extensive involvement in teaching medical students.

Dr Godfrey Amaechi

MBBS, FRACGP, M.Fam.Med
Listed by the practice as a GP partner serving the Loxton community.

Dr Lachlan Mackinnon

MBBS, FACRRM, Anaesthetics
Rural GP with interests including preventative health, men’s health, older-person health and teaching, with additional anaesthetic training.

Dr Kerrianne Harvey

MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOG (Adv.), DCH
Special interests include obstetrics, women’s health, paediatric medicine and medical student teaching.

Dr Sophie Hamilton

GP Associate
Loxton local with rural general-practice training and a stated focus on equitable access to healthcare for country South Australians.

Dr Peter Hamilton

GP Associate
Listed on the practice’s current team information.

Dr Nick Georges

GP Associate
Listed by the practice as a member of the medical team.

Dr Nur Baharuddin

Registrar
Interests include women’s health, pregnancy care and preventative medicine; the practice also notes Implanon insertion and removal services.

Dr Arian Javidi

Registrar
Professional interests include chronic disease management, preventative health and women’s health.

Doctor choice tip: If you want a particular GP, tell reception when booking. The practice says it aims to provide access to the doctor of choice where possible, but doctors are rostered and availability can vary.

Medical services available

Loxton Health Centre provides more than a routine GP appointment. The official services information lists a broad range of general-practice, preventive, chronic-care, women’s-health and diagnostic support services.

General practiceOngoing family and general medical care across different stages of life.
Preventive healthHealth promotion and preventive-care consultations.
Asthma clinicStructured asthma and chronic lung-disease reviews with nursing and GP involvement.
Cardiac clinicAssessment and support for patients with cardiac conditions such as angina, palpitations and atrial fibrillation.
Diabetic clinicAnnual diabetes reviews conducted with trained nursing and GP support.
CounsellingCounselling services are available through GPs, including care-plan and referral pathways where appropriate.
ImmunisationsVaccination services for babies, school children and adults.
Flu vaccinationSeasonal influenza vaccination services are provided.
Q FeverAssessment and vaccination pathway requiring appropriate consultations and testing.
SA PathologyBlood collection is available on weekdays, generally 8:30am–12 noon, for tests ordered by doctors.
ObstetricsGP and midwifery-supported pregnancy care, with specialist referral when required.
Skin clinicSkin-cancer screening and management through the practice’s S.O.S. clinic.
Sleep studiesLocal sleep-study arrangements can be organised through referral.
Enhanced primary careMultidisciplinary care planning for patients with chronic health conditions.
AnaestheticsPreoperative GP anaesthetic advice is listed among the practice services.
Home visitsAvailable in special circumstances; ask reception whether your situation qualifies.

Loxton Health Centre fees and billing

The clinic describes itself as a private billing practice. However, its current fee policy explains that government incentives such as MyMedicare allow most doctors to bulk bill certain eligible patients and appointment types.

SituationCurrent practice information
MyMedicare-registered eligible patientsMost doctors may bulk bill Commonwealth concession/pension card holders and children under 16, including appointments booked in advance, subject to the practice’s current policy.
On-the-day / next-day appointmentsThese can involve an out-of-pocket cost and are payable in full on the day.
Phone consultationsNot bulk billed according to the current fee policy.
Nurse Practitioner consultationsA fee applies.
DVA card holdersThe practice states that DVA card holders continue to be bulk billed.
ProceduresSome procedures, including examples such as skin excisions and Mirena insertions, can attract additional charges.
Missed appointmentsA Did Not Attend fee may apply if an appointment is missed without at least 3 hours’ notice.
Best way to confirm your cost: ask reception about the fee when booking, particularly if you need a procedure, phone consultation, nurse-practitioner appointment, same-day appointment or another service outside a standard consultation.

What to bring to your first appointment

Medicare detailsHave your Medicare card/details available where applicable.
New-patient informationThe practice asks new patients to complete its new-patient form through HotDoc and bring it to the first appointment.
Medication listBring an up-to-date list of prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and relevant supplements.
Referral documentsIf you were referred for a specialist or allied-health service, bring the referral information you were given.
Relevant recordsIf you are transferring care, bring useful information about previous diagnoses, procedures, imaging or specialist treatment where available.
Interpreter/support needsTell reception in advance if you need an interpreter or support worker. The practice states these services are available when required.

After-hours and urgent medical care in Loxton

For life-threatening emergencies, call 000. The practice advises that after-hours emergencies that do not require an ambulance should be directed to the Loxton Hospital on (08) 8584 8555.

During practice hours: reception triages patient issues and the practice has an on-call doctor during business hours. The on-call doctor may also be responsible for medical emergencies at the Loxton Hospital, so patients can experience delays when urgent hospital matters arise.
Emergency warning: This page is not an emergency service. If someone has severe chest pain, serious breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, severe bleeding, signs of stroke or another potentially life-threatening condition, call 000 immediately.

Loxton Health Centre location

11 Anzac Crescent, Loxton SA 5333

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Useful Loxton appointment tips

Need several issues discussed?Ask for a double appointment instead of trying to fit multiple complex concerns into a standard booking.
Several family members?Book a separate appointment for each person who needs to be seen.
Need urgent care?Call reception and explain the urgency rather than assuming an online routine appointment is appropriate.
Need test results?The practice states that nurses are available for result enquiries from 10am–4pm.
Need blood tests?SA Pathology operates at the centre on weekday mornings, generally 8:30am–12 noon.
Travelling for specialist care?Ask about the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme if you meet the South Australian eligibility requirements.

Loxton Medical Clinic FAQs

Is Loxton Medical Clinic the same as Loxton Health Centre?

The verified practice website uses the name Loxton Health Centre and lists it at 11 Anzac Crescent, Loxton SA 5333. If you searched for Loxton Medical Clinic using that location and phone number, this is the practice identified by the official source.

What is the phone number for Loxton Health Centre?

The practice phone number is (08) 8584 7321. Use this number for reception, appointment enquiries and questions about the appropriate service.

What are the Loxton Health Centre opening hours?

The official practice website lists Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. It also lists Saturday urgent-only availability from 9:30am–11:30am. Confirm hours before travelling, especially on weekends and public holidays.

Can I book Loxton Health Centre online?

Yes. The practice provides an online booking pathway through its website and HotDoc. If you need an urgent on-the-day appointment, telephone reception rather than relying only on routine online availability.

Which doctors work at Loxton Health Centre?

The official team page lists doctors including Dr Cameron Robertson, Dr Jo Rutzen, Dr Godfrey Amaechi, Dr Lachlan Mackinnon, Dr Kerrianne Harvey, Dr Sophie Hamilton, Dr Peter Hamilton, Dr Nick Georges, Dr Nur Baharuddin and Dr Arian Javidi. Availability and rosters can change, so confirm the current doctor roster when booking.

Does Loxton Health Centre bulk bill?

The practice describes itself as private billing but says MyMedicare incentives allow most doctors to bulk bill certain eligible patients, including Commonwealth concession/pension card holders and children under 16 for qualifying appointments. On-the-day and next-day appointments can have an out-of-pocket cost, and phone consultations are not bulk billed according to the current fee policy.

Does the clinic offer pathology services?

Yes. The practice states that SA Pathology nurses are available on weekdays from approximately 8:30am to 12 noon for blood samples ordered by a doctor. Bookings are generally not required, although some tests may require prior arrangements.

Does Loxton Health Centre provide women’s health and pregnancy care?

Yes. The practice lists women’s health and obstetric services, including pregnancy care involving GPs and midwives. More complicated pregnancies may require specialist support in Berri or Adelaide, with local care coordination.

What should I do if I need medical care after hours?

For a life-threatening emergency, call 000. For an after-hours emergency that does not require ambulance transport, the practice directs patients to the Loxton Hospital on 08 8584 8555. For non-emergency concerns, contact the practice during its normal hours for guidance.

Does the practice offer home visits?

The official appointments information says home visits are available in special circumstances. Contact reception to discuss whether your situation qualifies and how the service is arranged.

Official and useful sources

Editorial note: This guide is an independent informational resource and is not the official Loxton Health Centre website. Clinic hours, doctor rosters, fees, services and booking availability can change. The official practice should be treated as the final source for current appointment and billing information. This article does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice.