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Blockhouse Bay Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
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Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines
The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider.
Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled patients only
This practice provides COVID-19 testing to enrolled patients. Please call the practice for more information.
Description
We are a family orientated practice which has been serving the community for the past 45 years.
We have 4 full time doctors; 2 female and 2 male.
We have special interests in women's health, men's health, sexual health, paediatrics, childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, geriatrics, skin & minor surgery at an affordable price!
Dr Ruge has a special interest in alternative medicine.
There are 3 full time practice nurses.
Doctors
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Dr Philip Ruge
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Shanthi Selvakumar
General Practitioner
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Dr Kierrtana Selvakumar
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Brian Thomson
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr W Weerasooriya
General Practitioner
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
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ENROLLED PATIENTS NON CSC HOLDERS |
NON-ENROLLED, NON-FUNDED PATIENTS |
CONSULTATION/ACC COMMUNITY SERVICES CARD HOLDERS |
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Children |
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Will incur a minimum $30.00 Visitors Fee |
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Adults |
$49.00 |
Will incur a minimum $30.00 Visitors Fee |
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| Over 65 65+ |
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Will incur a minimum $30.00 Visitors Fee |
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| ACC Under 14 14-17 18 and over |
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Will incur a minimum $30.00 Visitors Fee |
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| Prescriptions Under 14 yrs 14+ yrs |
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Will incur a minimum $15.00 Visitors Fee Additional charge applies for all faxed/posted prescriptions |
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| ADDITIONAL CHARGES (Over and above normal consultation charge) | |
| ECG |
Plus $30.00 to $35.00 |
| Smear |
Plus $36.00 |
| Surgical Procedures |
$300.00 - $500.00 plus Materials charges |
| Warfarin Monitoring |
$3.00 per call |
| Referrals and Certificates |
$20.00 - $30.00 |
| Nebuliser | $15.00 |
| Punch Biopsy | up to $150.00 |
| Driver's Medical | $75.00 |
| Iron Infusion | $150.00 |
| IUCD Removal | $60.00 |
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NURSING SERVICES FOR ENROLLED PATIENTS |
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| Minimum Charge |
$3.00 |
| Dressings |
$6.00 - $16.00 PLUS materials |
| Liquid Nitrogen |
$8.00-$20.00 |
| Pregnancy Tests |
$12.00 |
| Depo Provera |
$25.00 |
| Ear Syringe |
$35.00 |
| Nurse Clinic |
$25.00 |
In line with the Ministry of Health reducing fees to enrolled patients, there will be additional charges for complex or time consuming consultations, procedures, materials and nurses services.
Payment is expected on the day of appointment.
New patients are required to pay before being seen by the doctor.
We retain the right to charge patients consultation fees if a booked appointment isn't attended or resheduled.
This price list does not cover specialist's or ancillary provider's fees.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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After Hours:
In an emergency, please dial 111.
If you need medical advice after hours please call (09) 627 9176 and your call will be answered by NZ Registered Nurses.
Alternatively,
When we are closed or unavailable, you can get a virtual (online) GP consultation with a doctor from the comfort of your own home, workplace, or anywhere by using UnifyHealth, from 7am – 9pm, 7 days a week. All you need to do is type in book.unifyhealth.co.nz into a web browser on your smart phone or computer. You will then be guided through the process of booking a Doctor online. Patients with a community services card will be charged their normal charge and for other patients it will be $65
- Animation showing how to use Unifyhealth
- Telehealth promotional video showing how easy and convenient telehealth consults are
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: White Cross Urgent Care & GP - New Lynn.
Covid testing hours - for GP practices, if hours differ to standard hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Tamil
Services Provided
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COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19…
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Online Booking URL
Website
Contact Details
503 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 627 9176
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Fax
(09) 627 2379
Healthlink EDI
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Website
503 Blockhouse Bay Rd
Blockhouse Bay
Auckland 0600
Street Address
503 Blockhouse Bay Rd
Blockhouse Bay
Auckland 0600
Postal Address
PO Box 48026
Blockhouse Bay
Auckland 0644
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This page was last updated at 12:20PM on March 4, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Blockhouse Bay Medical Centre.