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Owhata Medical Centre
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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: Dr Ileana Onitiu, Dr Joan Song-Nichols, Dr Asha Lall
Practice Manager: Mark Taylor
Nursing Staff: Loveleen Kaur, Saresa Luscombe, Leesa King
Receptionists: Karen Chick, Nicole Te Aonui, Courtney Jolley, Karyn Barlow-Morgan
Clinical Nurse Lead/Covid-19 Response Clinical Lead: Lexia Brailey
Admin Lead: Karen Lowe
General Practitioners
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Dr Asha Lall
General Practitioner
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Dr Ileana Onitiu
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Joan Song
General Practitioner
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Lakes PrimeCare - Accident & Urgent Medical Care Centre.
Languages Spoken
English
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 |
Services
Adult and Child Medical Care
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Immunisation
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Repeat Prescriptions
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Minor Accident Care
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Minor Surgery
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Lab Results
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Liquid Nitrogen
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Cervical Screening
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ECG
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Spirometry
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Travel Advice / Immunisations
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Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
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Patient Portal
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Website
Contact Details
Phone
(07) 345 9699
Fax
(07) 345 5185
Healthlink EDI
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Email
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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 5:12PM on November 5, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Owhata Medical Centre.