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Paeroa Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
8:00 AM to 5:00 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 call the practice for more information.
Monday to Friday ring us between 9am and 1pm for a same day swab, Saturday ring us between 9 and 11 am.
Testing for Travel
This clinic provides pre-departure testing for people who are travelling. Please call to book an appointment.
Please ensure you have all your required travel documentation and your passport when you attend the clinic to assist us in completing your paperwork.
Please note this service requires payment in advance.
Covid testing hours
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (2 Apr), Easter Sunday (4 Apr). Open Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Waitangi Day (Observed 8/2/21) (8 Feb, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Easter Monday (5 Apr, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM), ANZAC Day (Observed 26/04/21) (26 Apr, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Queen's Birthday (7 Jun, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM), Labour Day (25 Oct, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM).
Description
Welcome to Paeroa Medical Centre
WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE!
Paeroa Medical Centre operates from brand new purpose built premises in the centre of town offering comprehensive primary health care to the local community. Our team of doctors and nurses work on an appointment basis during the week but make provision for emergencies at all times. We are an accredited teaching practice so we often have doctors undergoing further training and medical students in the practice.
We are committed to providing high quality healthcare to the local population and have been involved in quality initiatives and practice development activities for many years.
Staff
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Nursing Staff: Fiona (Team Leader), Joan, Julie and Fran and Health Care Assistants - Heather and Blaise
Reception: Shantel (Team Leader), Helyn, Kaye, Lesley and Jo
General Practitioners
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Dr Abhijith Bhat
General Practitioner
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Dr Wendy Carroll
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Terry Hall
General Practitioner
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Dr Loretta Radford
General Practitioner
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Dr Iris Theunis
General Practitioner
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Note:
* Satuday Clinic - patient to phone for appointment
* Practice usually answer their phone from 0830 - Daily
After Hours:
Phone GP practice and follow instructions. You will be transferred to an after hours service who will direct you
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays. The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Waitangi Day (Observed 8/2/21) (8 Feb, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Good Friday (2 Apr, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Easter Sunday (4 Apr, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Easter Monday (5 Apr, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), ANZAC Day (Observed 26/04/21) (26 Apr, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (7 Jun, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Labour Day (25 Oct, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | FREE |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | FREE |
| 18-24 years | $19.50 |
| 25-44 years | $19.50 |
| 45-64 years | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $19.50 |
Phone consultations - $15.00
Nurse consultations - $15
ACC - $15.00
Additional weekend surcharge - $20.00
This fee is for enrolled patients during normal working hours.
Additional fees apply for weekends and after hours consultations.
There is an extra charge for some investigations & procedures, reception will advise you of this at the time of your appointment.
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Contact Details
4 Queen Street, Paeroa
Waikato
Phone
(07) 862 8755
Fax
(07) 862 8220
Healthlink EDI
paeroamc
Website
4 Queen Street
Paeroa 3600
Street Address
4 Queen Street
Paeroa 3600
Postal Address
PO Box 75
Paeroa 3640
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This page was last updated at 11:32AM on February 16, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Paeroa Medical Centre.