Karamea Health Centre

126 Waverley Street, Karamea

Contact Details

Phone (03) 782 6710
Email karamea.health@wcdhb.health.nz
Healthlink EDI: bullerwc

Street Address

126 Waverley Street
Karamea
West Coast 7893

Description

Full-time rural nurse specialists provide everyday care for the Karamea community. We also hold GP clinics with visiting doctors every week.

Karamea Health Centre offers many of the services available at larger GP clinics. However, you may need to travel for some services.

The nearest pharmacy is Buller Pharmacy in Westport.

The nearest emergency department and X-ray facilities are at Buller Integrated Health Services in Westport. Emergency patients may travel by ambulance or helicopter to Westport, Greymouth, Nelson or Christchurch.

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $13.00 $13.00
18 to 24 years $19.50 $19.50
25 to 44 years $19.50 $19.50
45 to 64 years $19.50 $19.50
65+ years $19.50 $19.50
See our website for all other fees information

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.  

Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays from 5pm to 8am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec. Open 26 Dec (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 1 Jan. Open 1 Jan (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Open 2 Jan (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Services Provided

Cervical Screening
Immunisation

Website

www.wcdhb.health.nz/hospitals-health-facilities/karamea-medical-centre/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/karamea-health-centre/