Doctors Open on Sunday Near Me
Doctors open on Sunday near me in Sandton: Ralmed's GP practice in Kelvin View is open all weekend, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Weekends at Ralmed
- Open all day Saturday and Sunday
- Open on every public holiday
- A GP on duty around the clock
- 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton
- Call ahead on 0861 725 633
Weekends
Are there doctors open on Sunday near me?
In Sandton, yes. Ralmed's practice keeps the same hours on a Sunday as on a Monday, so a GP is on duty all weekend.
Most family doctors close on Saturday afternoon and stay closed until Monday. That leaves a long gap for a child's fever, a sports injury or an infection that will not wait.
If you are searching for doctors open on Sunday near me, call 0861 725 633 before you leave home. The team will expect you at 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View.
Saturday and Sunday
Doctors open on Saturday and Sunday: what to expect
For doctors open on Sunday near me, the weekend service is the same as the weekday one. Only the reasons people come in tend to change.
| Day | Practice hours | Common reasons to visit |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Open 24 hours | Sports injuries, children's illness, infections that began during the week |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours | Illness that got worse overnight, braai burns and cuts, a sick note for Monday |
| Public holidays | Open 24 hours | The same as a weekend, often with travellers and visitors to Sandton |
People also search for doctors open on Saturday near me. The answer for our practice is the same: open, with a GP on duty.
Public holidays
Is the practice open on public holidays?
Yes, on every one. South Africa has twelve public holidays a year, and the practice is open on all of them.
| Public holiday | Date | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Open 24 hours |
| Human Rights Day | 21 March | Open 24 hours |
| Good Friday and Family Day | Easter weekend, dates change each year | Open 24 hours |
| Freedom Day | 27 April | Open 24 hours |
| Workers' Day | 1 May | Open 24 hours |
| Youth Day | 16 June | Open 24 hours |
| National Women's Day | 9 August | Open 24 hours |
| Heritage Day | 24 September | Open 24 hours |
| Day of Reconciliation | 16 December | Open 24 hours |
| Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill | 25 and 26 December | Open 24 hours |
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after it becomes a holiday too. The government's list of public holidays gives the dates for each year.
Looking for doctors open on Sunday near me? Our GPs are on duty. Call 0861 725 633.
How it works
How does a weekend visit work?
01
Call the practice
Phone 0861 725 633 on Saturday or Sunday, at any hour, to say you are coming.
02
Bring what you need
Your ID, your medical aid card and a list of the medicines you take.
03
See a GP
A doctor examines you, and samples go to the laboratory on the premises.
04
Ready for Monday
A prescription, a sick note or a referral where appropriate, so Monday is sorted.
Why families use Ralmed at the weekend
No waiting for Monday. The practice is open on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and every public holiday.
Children seen too. Our GPs see children as well as adults, all weekend.
A sick note for work. If you cannot work on Monday, the GP can issue one where it is clinically appropriate.
A doctor by video. If you are away for the weekend, a video consultation can help.
Weekend care
What can doctors open on Sunday near me treat?
Seeing one of the doctors open on Sunday near me at Ralmed covers the same care as a weekday visit. These are the problems we see most at weekends:
- Children's fevers, earaches and chest infections
- Sprains, cuts and grazes from weekend sport
- Burns from cooking or a braai
- Stomach bugs and food poisoning
- Infections that started during the week and got worse
Our doctors open on Sunday near me are also the right first call for a repeat prescription you forgot to collect on Friday.
Ask about fees when you call.
Questions
Questions about doctors open on Sunday near me
Which doctors are open on Sunday near me?
Call 0861 725 633 for Ralmed's GP practice at 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton, which is open all day and all night on Sunday. The practice keeps the same hours every day of the week. Phone ahead so the team expects you, and bring your ID and medical aid card.
Are you open on Saturday afternoon?
Yes. Many surgeries close at lunchtime on Saturday, but Ralmed's practice stays open all afternoon, all evening and through Saturday night. A GP is on duty for the whole weekend, and the phone number stays the same: 0861 725 633.
Is the practice open on Christmas Day?
Yes. The practice is open on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and every other public holiday, with a GP on duty for 24 hours. Holidays are often busy with visitors and travellers, so please call 0861 725 633 before you come in.
Can I get a sick note for Monday?
If you are too unwell to work, the GP can issue a sick note at the end of your consultation, where it is clinically appropriate. The note covers the period the doctor thinks you need off work. Bring your employee number if your employer asks for it on sick notes.
Do you see children at the weekend?
Yes. The practice sees children as well as adults on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. If your child is unwell, call ahead first. If a child is struggling to breathe, cannot be woken or has had a seizure, call for an ambulance rather than driving in.
Can I see a doctor at the weekend without leaving home?
For many problems, yes. A video consultation lets you speak to a Ralmed doctor from home, which helps if you are away for the weekend or cannot travel. If the doctor needs to examine you, they will ask you to come to the practice in Kelvin View.
What if a public holiday falls on a Sunday?
The Monday after it becomes a public holiday too, which can make a long weekend longer. It makes no difference to our hours: the practice is open on the Sunday, the Monday and every other day, with a GP on duty around the clock.
Can I get a prescription filled on Sunday?
The GP can write a prescription on Sunday, where one is appropriate. Many pharmacies keep shorter hours at weekends, so ask the team about getting your medicine when you call ahead. They will tell you what is open near the practice.
Does medical aid cover weekend visits?
That depends on your scheme and your plan. Ask about cover when you phone ahead, and bring your medical aid card and ID with you. The practice will explain what applies to your visit before your consultation starts, so there are no surprises afterwards.
What if it is an emergency on a Sunday?
For chest pain, stroke signs, severe bleeding or difficulty breathing, call an ambulance instead of coming to the practice. Ralmed's control room answers 0861 725 633 all weekend, and the public ambulance service answers 10177. Keep your phone free after you call.
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A GP on duty all weekend
The practice in Kelvin View is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, with the same GP care as any weekday. Call ahead so we expect you. For doctors open on Sunday near me in Sandton, call 0861 725 633.