Practice News & Announcements

Welcome to Southfield Medical Practice

Front door of building

We are a well-established Medical Practice covering a large area from Eastfield to Willowbrae/Meadowbank, and from Duddingston Village to Joppa/Portobello. Until February 2004 the Practice was based at Southfield Loan. We moved to Mountcastle Drive South in February 2004 and are now well established in Mountcastle Healthcare Centre.

We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, we are closed at weekends and on Public Holidays. Appointments between 7.30am-8am are available on a Monday with advance booking.

We close on a Wednesday between 1pm and 2pm for staff  training. Please phone 0131 549 7340, you will be given a mobile number to telephone in the case of an emergency. Please have a pen and paper ready to note which number to telephone.

Know who to turn to for your healthcare

We want to help you get the right medical assistance when you’re ill, injured or have a long term condition. Going directly to the person with the appropriate skills is important. This can help you to a speedier recovery and makes sure all NHS services are run efficiently.

Pharmacist

When you need healthcare advice or help with medicines

Optician

Sudden loss of vision. Blurred vision. Painful or red eyes?

Dentist

When your mouth or teeth need urgent attention

NHS Out-of-hours

When your GP and local pharmacy are closed

Minor Injuries Unit

When you need urgent care for a minor injury, burn or fracture

Accident & Emergency

When an illness or injury is serious or life-threatening