Coastal Medical is a diverse team of dedicated professionals, including experienced general practitioners, physician associates, nurse practitioners, prescribers, pharmacists, emergency-care-paramedics (ECPs), nurses and more!
We embrace a team-based care model, recognising that it takes a collaborative approach to support a healthy community.
As a locally owned and operated provider, we serve our communities through general practices here in Ōpunake as well as Ōakura, Stratford and our Healthcare Hub in Waiwhakaiho.
Staff
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Operations Manager: Hayley Gray
Physican's Associate: Kelsey
Nurse Practitioner Intern: Esme & Becky
Nursing Staff: Jan, Jacqui, Rebecca, Alice & Alison
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 8.30am 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), Taranaki Anniversary (9 Mar), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct). Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Services Provided
Immunisation
Adult and child medical care
Health screening
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Vasectomy
Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
Cervical screening
ECG
Lab results
Liquid nitrogen
Minor Surgery
Patient Portal
Repeat Prescriptions
Lung function tests (Spirometry | Peak flow meter)
