Groote Schuur Hospital

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About

Groote Schuur Hospital is a public teaching hospital on the slopes of Devil’s Peak in Observatory, Cape Town (Main Road, 7925). Founded in 1938, it is the primary teaching facility for the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and is world-famous as the site of the first successful human-to-human heart transplant (1967, Prof. Christiaan Barnard). Switchboard +27 21 404 9111. Open 24 hours for emergency and inpatient care; visiting hours typically 15:00–16:00 and 19:00–20:00 (confirm with the hospital). DoctorBookly lists public contact details for discovery — always confirm services and appointments with Western Cape Government / GSH.

Services & facilities

Clinical specialties, diagnostics, and on-site support available at this hospital.

24/7 Emergency

ICU

Ambulance Service

Pharmacy

Laboratory

Radiology

Surgery

Pediatrics

Maternity

Emergency Care 24/7

Inpatient Care

Organ Transplantation

Oncology & Palliative Care

Specialist Clinics

Medical Education & Research

Emergency & Major Trauma Centre (24/7)

Imaging

Surgical Suites

Maternity & Neonatal Wings

Heart of Cape Town Museum

Lecture Theatres

Departments

Cardiology

Trauma

Surgery

Emergency Medicine

Infectious Disease

Transplant

Oncology

Maternity

Neonatology

Radiology

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FAQs

What are the visiting hours?

Our hospital is open 24/7 for emergency services. Regular visiting hours are from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For ICU patients, visiting hours are limited to 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our billing department at +27 21 404 9111 to verify your insurance coverage before your visit.

How do I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment online through our website, call us directly, or use the "Book Appointment" button on this page. We also offer walk-in appointments for urgent cases.

What emergency services do you provide?

We provide 24/7 emergency care including trauma services, cardiac emergencies, stroke care, and pediatric emergencies. Our emergency department is fully equipped with advanced life support systems.

Do you have parking facilities?

Yes, we have ample parking space available for patients and visitors. Valet parking service is also available at the main entrance.

Phone

+27 21 404 9111

Working Hours

Emergency & Inpatient Open 24 hours (Mon–Sun)

Switchboard +27 21 404 9111

Visiting Hours Typically 15:00–16:00 & 19:00–20:00 (confirm with GSH)

Outpatient Clinics Hours vary — confirm with hospital

Times shown in Africa/Johannesburg

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