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Aspiring Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Covid-19 testing
Designated GP Practice
We are a designated COVID-19 testing practice. You do not need to be an enrolled patient to get a test. Please call the practice for more information.
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.
Please call us first on (03) 443 0725. A nurse will call you back and arrange a time for you to be tested.
Testing for Travel
This clinic provides pre-departure testing for people who are travelling. Please call to book an appointment.
Covid testing hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Weekends and Public Holidays:
- Clinics operate between 9:00am - 12:00pm and 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Clinics alternate between Aspiring Medical and Wanaka Medical Centre (both practices are located at Wanaka Lakes Health Centre)
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (7 Jun), Labour Day (25 Oct). Open Otago Anniversary (22 Mar, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Good Friday (15 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Sunday (17 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Monday (18 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
Description
We are a friendly Lake Wanaka medical centre offering a range of health services, from general medical care to specialised services. Our medical staff have a broad range of skills and specialisations, so you can access a range of expertise without having to travel from Wanaka.
Staff
Our team is made up of 6 GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
General Manager: Caroline Stark
Operational Manager: Vivienne Petrie
Nurse Manager: Lynda Davis
Nurse Practitioner: Nicky Anderson, Rebecca Grant
Practice Nurses: Sue Evans, Jackie Davidson, Margaret Henderson, Eve Thorp, Eilidh Macleod, Katie Byrnes
Primary Care Assistants: Robyn Hattrill, Zivvy Zivkovich-Rankin, Megan Anderson, Steph Lowen, Katie Byrnes, Fiona Gale
Reception/Administration: Charlotte Brebner, Rebecca Laker, Shiree Treanor, Kimberley Watson, Helen Presbury, Liz Hadida, Lani Patterson
Doctors
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Dr Simon Brebner
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Pip Clearwater
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Stephanie Das
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Jayne Davies
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Mark Edmond
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Fiona Maclean
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | Free |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $33 |
| 18-24 years | $44 |
| 25-44 years | $53.80 |
| 45-64 years | $53.80 |
| 65+ years | $53.80 |
| Non-Enrolled NZ Patients | |
| Under 6 Years | $50 |
| 6-13 Years | $60 |
| 14-17 Years | $80 |
| 18-24 Years | $95 |
| 25+ Years | $95 |
Our fees vary according to the length and type of consultation, materials used, level of Government subsidy, your age and your residency status. Our fees reflect the increased responsibilities, equipment and on-call requirements of rural doctors. If you want to clarify the cost of your consultation in advance, please ask our reception staff.
A standard consultation is a 15 minute consultation within normal weekday clinic hours.
Higher charges apply for after hours call-outs, weekend clinics, home visits and extended consultations.
Eftpos and credit card facilities are available.
PLEASE NOTE: Fees are based on payment at time of consultation.
Hours
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|
Weekends and Public Holidays:
- Clinics operate between 9:00am - 12:00pm and 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Clinics alternate between Aspiring Medical and Wanaka Medical Centre (both practices are located at Wanaka Lakes Health Centre)
After Hours:
After hours medical care is administered by doctors from both Aspiring Medical Centre and Wanaka Medical Centre. Phone calls to either medical centre will be taken by the nurse triage service and directed appropriately. There is always a doctor on-call.
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (7 Jun), Labour Day (25 Oct). Open Otago Anniversary (22 Mar, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Good Friday (15 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Sunday (17 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Monday (18 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Online Booking URL
Document Downloads
- Aspiring Medical Enrolment Pack (PDF, 501.6 KB)
Website
Contact Details
Phone
(03) 443 0725
Healthlink EDI
aspiring
Email
Website
23 Cardrona Valley Road
Wanaka 9305
Street Address
23 Cardrona Valley Road
Wanaka 9305
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This page was last updated at 10:59AM on May 12, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Aspiring Medical Centre.