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Papatoetoe Family Doctors
Primary Healthcare Service
Our clinic is open on Matariki Public Holiday Weekend.
Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site. Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites.
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- AstraZeneca vaccine (18+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- No appointment required
- Walk in
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday from 9.15 am to 4.30 pm.
Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
NO BOOKING is necessary.
We are offering:
Pfizer Booster
AstraZeneca
Novovax
Pfizer 5-11y
Please book through https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/ and look for Papatoetoe Family Doctors
Papatoetoe Family Doctors & Unichem Papatoetoe Pharmacy are working collegially providing COVID-19 vaccines to the community. Come and visit us for your vaccination.
We are taking anyone, enrolled and non-enrolled patient.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Vaccines
Covid-19 testing
Designated GP Practice
PLEASE PHONE 09 278 2578 TO CHECK IF OUR SITE OPEN. SOMEDAYS WE HAVE TO CLOSE OUR SITE DUE TO SHORTAGE OF STAFF.
Open MONDAY To FRIDAY ONLY from 9.15am to 3.30pm (lunch break between 12.30 to 13.00)
We are offering PCR and Supervised RAT tests.
If you have symptoms and need a self-test kit, please to go the nearest community testing center to pick up the kit at:
- The Whānau Ora – 25 Druces Road, Wiri
- Takanini Pop Up – 8 Great South Road, Takanini
- Papakura Marae Pop Up – 29 Hunua Road, Papakura
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.
Description
Papatoetoe Family Doctors
We are an independently owned, family-orientated general practice located in the heart of old Papatoetoe. We belong to the Procare PHO and are a RNZCGP Cornerstone accredited practice. Our team of doctors and nurses are passionate about providing quality healthcare that is affordable and tailored to each individual's health needs.
We prefer to see patients by appointment but can see patients urgently if needed. Our team is complemented by physio, hand therapy and midwives.
Doctors
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Dr Karl Cole
MB CHB FRNZCGP PGDIP HEALINFO
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Dr Samantha King
MB ChB 1987 Otago; FRNZCGP 2001
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Dr Diane Leach
MB BCH FRNZCGP
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Dr Lira Lecias
MD 2003 Philippines
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Dr Randall Sturm
MB ChB 1995 Auckland, FRACGP 2000, FRNZCGP 2001
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Dr Tejaswi Tangirala
MB BS 2012 RGUHS
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
Under 14 years | Free |
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14-15 years | $13 |
16-18 years | $19 |
19-64 years | $19 |
65+ years | $19 |
ACC | |
1st Consultation | $19 |
Different charges apply to casual and non-enrolled patients and for other services. Please click here to view.
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Reception Hours:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Saturday)
Note: $5 surcharge applies on Saturday.
AFTER HOURS
In an emergency, please dial 111.
If you need medical advice after hours please call (09) 278 2578 and your call will be answered by NZ Registered Nurses. This service is only available for our enrolled patient only.
Alternatively,
When we are closed or unavailable, you can get a virtual (online) GP consultation with a doctor from the comfort of your own home, workplace, or anywhere via UnifyHealth (7am-9pm, 7 days).
All you need to do is type in book.unifyhealth.co.nz into a web browser on your smart phone or computer. You will then be guided through the steps to booking a doctor online.
- Animation showing how to use UnifyHealth - https://vimeo.com/656317523
- Telehealth promotional video showing how easy and convenient telehealth consults are
*Please be aware this Unifyhealth service incur a charge. Enrolled patients at Papatoetoe Family Doctors will only be charged what they are normally charged at this practice.
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Our phones are switched over to Homecare Medical (HML) each week day at 5.30pm (or at the scheduled close time). HML is available for medical advice after hours, on week nights, public holidays and all weekend on 278-2578.
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun). Open Matariki (14 Jul, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: East Care Urgent Care.
Covid testing hours - for GP practices, if hours differ to standard hours
9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
65 St George Street, Papatoetoe, Auckland
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
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Please phone 09 278 2578 to check if our testing site is open. There are somedays we have to close our site due to short staff.
Languages Spoken
English, Bahasa Melayu, Filipino, Indonesian, Fijian Indian, Samoan
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- AstraZeneca vaccine (18+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- No appointment required
- Walk in
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday from 9.15 am to 4.30 pm.
Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
NO BOOKING is necessary.
We are offering:
Pfizer Booster
AstraZeneca
Novovax
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Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Support to make decisions
- Assistance to move around
- Wheelchair access
If you would like additional support or assistance at your vaccine appointment, you can let us know when you book your slot.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
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Contact Details
65 St George Street, Papatoetoe, Auckland
South Auckland
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 278 2578
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Fax
(09) 278 2579
Healthlink EDI
papatofd
Email
Website
COVID testing is carried out Monday to Friday between 9:30am & 4pm
Our Community COVID testing site is closed on Saturdays.
Please DO NOT come to the clinic for a COVID test on Saturdays
Saturdays open are for standard GP consults only.
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Health Hub Papatoetoe
2/65 Saint George Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
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Health Hub Papatoetoe
2/65 Saint George Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
Postal Address
Health Hub Papatoetoe
2/65 Saint George Street
Papatoetoe 2025
Auckland
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