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Mornington Health Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
8:00 AM to 8:00 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 contact Covid Health Line on 08003585453 to be referred to our practice.
Covid testing hours
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue – Thu | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Covid-19 Testing
People in Otago or Southland seeking a COVID-19 test should call 0800 Virus 19 (0800 8478719). If you are offered a COVID-19 test please take it. It will ensure we dont have any community transmission, and help keep your friends and whanau safe.
Call MHC if you are a registered patient and are wanting a test, or contact COVID-19 line (0800 8478719) to be referred to our Community Based Testng Station.
0800 Virus 19 Call Centre
9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
9am to 12pm Weekends (Please note MHC do not have a testing station during weekends)
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays. The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Waitangi Day (Observed 8/2/21) (8 Feb, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Otago Anniversary (22 Mar, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Good Friday (2 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Sunday (4 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (5 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (Observed 26/04/21) (26 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (7 Jun, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Labour Day (25 Oct, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Description
Mornington Health Centre was established over 40 years ago and is one of the largest health centres in New Zealand. Now known as MHC, it is located in Mornington, Dunedin but attracts patients from all over the city and towns throughout Otago. The practice has a large contingent of GPs and nurses, many of whom have undergone specialist training in their particular field of interest.
Staff
Our team is made up of 13 GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Practice Manager: Sue Howell
Nurse Manager: Julie Clarke
Nursing Staff: Rayleen, Glenda, Nic, Maggie, Kate, Heather, Grace, Janelle, Ali, Susan, Maree
Receptionist: Zivana, Vicki, Nic, Debbie, Denise, Jess, Kerry, Lynn, Clare
Admin: Carolyn, Bernadette, Glenda, Tom, Alison
Van Driver: Dave
General Practitioners
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Dr Anna Black
General Practitioner
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Dr Eric Bradfield
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr John Byron
General Practitioner
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Dr Peter Gent
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Ceara Harbinson
General Practitioner
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Dr Elaine Harvey
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Helen Holden
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Sharleen Johnston
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Robert Pfeifer
General Practitioner
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Dr Taatske Rijken
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Joshua Tang
General Practitioner
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Dr Samuel Whittaker
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Jonathan Woolrych
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Hours
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
- Weekend Clinic - patients to phone for appointment
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Urgent clinics)
- Sundays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Urgent clinics)
- LUNCH BREAK: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Public Holidays: 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM & 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM (Urgent clinics)
After Hours: Call clinic phone for instructions on how to contact on call GP
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays. The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Waitangi Day (Observed 8/2/21) (8 Feb, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Otago Anniversary (22 Mar, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Good Friday (2 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Sunday (4 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (5 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (Observed 26/04/21) (26 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (7 Jun, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Labour Day (25 Oct, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | Free |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $18 |
| 18-24 years | $44 |
| 25-44 years | $44 |
| 45-64 years | $44 |
| 65+ years | $44 |
The following services are free:
- Childhood immunisations
- Influenza vaccinations for those 65 and over, and sufferers of certain chronic illnesses
- Maternity care (non-specialist) for the first 14 weeks
- Courtesy coach to MHC for registered patients.
If you are not enrolled at MHC, but want to see a doctor, additional costs apply. Please ask at the time of booking.
The following surcharges apply to all patients:
| Consultations between 6pm – 8pm on week nights | $22.00 |
| Consultations at weekends | $32.00 |
| Consultations after-hours on weekdays | $57.00 |
| Consultations after-hours at weekends | $57.00 |
| Home visits on weekdays between 9am – 6pm | $57.00 |
| Home visits on weekdays between 6pm – 9pm and at weekends | $107.00 |
Completing disability allowance forms $15
Responding to referral letters $15
Other letters requested $15
Emails or MMH communications $10 (simple), $15-20 (complex)
Phone calls $5-10 (simple), $15-20 (complex)
Services
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Online Booking URL
Website
Contact Details
169 Eglinton Road, Mornington, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
Phone
(03) 466 5011
Fax
(03) 453 6115
Healthlink EDI
morning
Email
Website
169 Eglinton Road
Mornington
Dunedin
Otago 9011
Street Address
169 Eglinton Road
Mornington
Dunedin
Otago 9011
Postal Address
PO Box 7046
Mornington
Dunedin 9040
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This page was last updated at 12:38PM on December 23, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Mornington Health Centre.