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Owhata Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled patients only
This practice provides COVID-19 testing to enrolled patients.
Please call ahead to book an appointment.
Casual patients can access Rotorua Swabbing Centre at Kahukura Rugby Club 9am – 3:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 10am – 2pm.
Description
We are a Cornerstone accredited general practice with a commitment to providing quality care to all levels of society.
Our staff go over and above the call of duty when it comes to patient care, focusing on wider family circumstances and all other influences affecting patient health. We treat patients from all socio-economic groups, with a focus on supporting families that are struggling financially. Surgery staff are passionate about providing medical services that are accessible to all.
Staff
Our team is made up of:
Doctors: Iain Loan (Locum) Virginie Jouan (Locum)
Practice Manager: Karyn Barlow-Morgan
Nursing Staff: Jezreel Tijing, Leesa King (Piripoho) Velonika Alefosio-Tuck (Maori & Pasifika Kaupapa Nurse)
Receptionists:Nicole Te Aonui, Courtney Jolley, Darci Adlam, Kallista Gallaher
Clinical Nurse Lead/Covid-19 Response Clinical Lead: Lexia Brailey
Enrolling new patients
No
This practice is not currently enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | free |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $13.00 |
| 18-24 years | $19.50 |
| 25-44 years | $19.50 |
| 45-64 years | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $19.50 |
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (25 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (31 Jan), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Lakes PrimeCare - Accident & Urgent Medical Care Centre.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(07) 345 9699
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Fax
(07) 345 5185
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556 Te Ngae Road
Owhata
Rotorua
Bay Of Plenty 3010
Street Address
556 Te Ngae Road
Owhata
Rotorua
Bay Of Plenty 3010
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This page was last updated at 12:55PM on August 9, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Owhata Medical Centre.