Need an after hours doctor near me in Sandton? Ralmed's GP practice in Kelvin View stays open after 5pm, overnight and on weekends.
After hours at Ralmed
After hours
For most GP surgeries, after hours means the time when the doors are locked. At Ralmed it simply means the evening shift.
Our practice in Kelvin View does not close. When your own doctor has left for the day, an after hours doctor near me search in Sandton leads to a practice that is still seeing patients.
For us, after hours doctor near me covers evenings after work, the middle of the night, early mornings before surgeries open, and all of Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Where to go
Many evening worries need a doctor but not a hospital, which is what an after hours doctor near me is for. This table shows where each kind of problem is usually seen.
| Problem | Usually seen by |
|---|---|
| Fever, earache, sore throat or a chest infection | An after-hours GP at the practice |
| A small cut, a sprain or a minor burn | An after-hours GP at the practice |
| A repeat prescription or a sick note for tomorrow | A GP at the practice, or by video |
| A question you can explain on screen | A video consultation |
| Chest pain, stroke signs or severe bleeding | An ambulance, or a hospital emergency unit |
If you are unsure whether a problem needs an after hours doctor near me or a hospital, call 086 1725 633. The team will point you in the right direction.
Doctor on call
Alongside its ambulances, Ralmed runs a doctor-on-call service through the same 24-hour number.
If you are looking for a doctor on call near me, start with a phone call. The team will tell you whether the practice, a video consultation or an ambulance suits the situation.
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How it works
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Call 086 1725 633 so the evening team knows you are coming.
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If you feel faint or very unwell, ask someone to drive you.
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The practice is at 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton, 2090.
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Treatment, a prescription or a referral, and advice on what to watch for overnight.
Your GP has closed for the day? Ours has not. Call 086 1725 633.
No after-hours line to hunt for. The number you call at 9pm is the number you would call at 9am.
A GP, not a waiting room. You see a doctor in a consulting room, rather than queueing in an emergency unit.
Tests on site. The laboratory shares the building, so a blood test does not wait for the morning.
An ambulance close by. If the doctor decides you need hospital care, Ralmed's crews work from the same address.
Your options
When you search for an after hours doctor near me, you usually have four choices. Each one suits a different situation.
| Option | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| After-hours GP at Ralmed | Illness and minor injury that should not wait until morning | Call ahead on 086 1725 633 |
| Video consultation | Advice, sick notes and referrals without leaving home | Not suitable if you need to be examined |
| Hospital emergency unit | Serious injury and life-threatening illness | Patients are seen in order of clinical need |
| Waiting for your own GP | Mild, settled problems and routine follow-ups | Call us if anything gets worse overnight |
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Questions
Call 086 1725 633 for Ralmed's GP practice at 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton, which stays open through the evening and the night. Phone before you set off so the team expects you. If you cannot travel, ask about a video consultation with one of our doctors.
It does not close. Ralmed's practice is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, so there is no closing time in the evening and no opening time in the morning. A GP is on duty through the night, at weekends and on public holidays.
Yes. The practice sees children as well as adults after hours. A fever or an earache at bedtime is one of the most common reasons parents call us. If a child is struggling to breathe or cannot be woken, call for an ambulance instead of driving to the practice.
Yes, where the doctor finds one appropriate. The GP writes the prescription at the end of the consultation, whatever the time. Ask the team about getting medicine at night, because the pharmacy you normally use may be closed until the morning.
A doctor on call is a doctor you can reach outside normal surgery hours. Ralmed runs a doctor-on-call service alongside its ambulances, through the same number, 086 1725 633. The team will tell you whether the practice, a video consultation or an ambulance suits your situation.
If a problem is mild and settled, waiting for your own doctor can be fine. If it is getting worse, keeps you awake, or involves a young child or an older relative, see a doctor tonight. When you are unsure, call us and the team will help you decide.
Yes, where the doctor finds it clinically appropriate. If you fall ill in the evening and cannot work the next day, the GP can issue a sick note at the end of your consultation. A sick note can also follow a video consultation, if the doctor can assess you properly on screen.
That depends on your scheme and plan, and some plans treat after-hours visits differently. Ask about cover when you call ahead, and bring your medical aid card and ID. The practice will tell you what applies before your consultation starts.
A GP visit usually costs less than a hospital emergency unit, and you see a doctor in a consulting room. An emergency unit is still the right place for serious injury and life-threatening illness. For those, call an ambulance on 086 1725 633 or 10177.
For chest pain, stroke signs, severe bleeding or difficulty breathing, call an ambulance rather than driving to the practice. Ralmed's ambulances answer on 086 1725 633, day and night, and the public service answers 10177. Stay with the patient and keep your phone free.
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Beyond an after hours doctor near me, see which doctors are open near you now, read about our 24-hour GP practice, or book a virtual doctor consultation. For emergencies, save our ambulance number.
The practice in Kelvin View is open through the evening and the night, with a GP on duty and tests on the premises. Ring ahead so the team expects you. For an after hours doctor near me in Sandton, call 086 1725 633.
Head office based in Sandton, Johannesburg, Ralmed established in 2013, specializes in comprehensive medical and occupational health services in South Africa, dedicated to compassionate, cost-effective care. Call Ralmed Emergency Medical Services today.