To access Covid-19 testing in Otago and Southland, please call 0800 VIRUS-19 (0800 847 8719).
Call centre operates 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday and  8:30 to 4pm weekends and holidays.

Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site.  Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites. 

Open today 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM.

COVID-19 Vaccination

• Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
• Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
• Anyone currently eligible can access
• Make an appointment

12+ Vaccination Clinic :

Tuesdays between 1.00pm to 5.30pm

Thursdays between 2.00pm and 6.30pm 

Children (5-11yrs) Vaccination Clinics:

BACK SOON

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 health provider.

GP practice - enrolled and casual patients

0800 VIRUS-19 (0800 847-8719) WellSouth PHO helpline for patients wanting COVID-19 testing

Fiordland Medcial Practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.  Please do not enter the building if you have any reason to suspect you or the person(s) you are with may have COVID symptoms.  Phone 03 249 7007 for an appointment and more information.

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  Dr David Hamilton

  General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

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  Dr Stephen Hoskin

  General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

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  Dr Paula King

  General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

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  Dr James MacMillan-Armstrong

  General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

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  Dr Liz Scott

  General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

New patients are enrolled to the Practice, not to a specific provider.  Usually we can accommodate appointments with your preferred or requested provider, however…

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Enrolled Patient Fees

Open today 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM.

Public Holidays - urgents drop-in clinic at 10am and again at 5pm (walk-in for urgent apts only)

After Hours:  Call 03 249 7007 for instructions.

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays. The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Labour Day (24 Oct, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Good Friday (7 Apr, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Easter Sunday (9 Apr, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Easter Monday (10 Apr, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Southland Anniversary (11 Apr, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM).

Open today 12:30 PM to 12:35 PM.

COVID TESTING FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES

PLEASE PHONE RECEPTIONIST TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT - 03 249 7007

COST $250.00 - DUE AT TIME OF TESTING

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - APPOINTMENT TIMES OFFERED AT THE DISCRETION OF RECEPTIONIST DEPENDING ON BUSINESS AT MEDICAL PRACTICE, SOME DAYS OR TIMES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE WHEN YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS - THIS IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL AND DEPENDS ON BACKLOG AT SOUTHERN COMMUNITY LABORATORIES WHO WILL PRIORITISE TESTING SWABS OF SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS BEFORE TRAVEL TEST SWABS.  ANY REPEAT TESTING REQUIRED WILL INCUR THE SAME COST.

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).

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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

12+ Vaccination Clinic :

Tuesdays between 1.00pm to 5.30pm

Thursdays between 2.00pm and 6.30pm 

Children (5-11yrs) Vaccination Clinics:

BACK SOON

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can…

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https://book.vaccine.covid19.health.nz/

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

• Wheelchair access

Yes

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