Riverton Medical Centre

104 Palmerston Street, Riverton

Contact Details

Phone (03) 234 8290
Email reception.rivertonmedical@xtra.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: riverton

Practice Manager - Donna West.  Email: manager.rivertonmedical@xtra.co.nz

Street Address

104 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Southland 9822

Postal Address

PO Box 56
RIVERTON 9847

Covid-19 testing

GP practice - enrolled and casual patients

People in the Southern district with cold and flu symptoms who were seeking a COVID-19 test should call 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) or their local GP for advice, and should stay at home.  If you are offered a test for COVID-19, please take it.  It will help us ensure we don't have community transmission, and help keep your friends, family and whānau safe.  Regardless of where you are tested, COVID-19 testing is FREE OF CHARGE (see below for exception regarding tests for travel).

Assisted RATs for priority populations

Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.

Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf

Description

We are a rural general practice aiming to provide quality healthcare to you and your family. 

We also work in conjunction with District Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatrist, Hearing Clinic, Dietitian and a Diabetic Educator, who all hold clinics or utilise rooms in our building. 

Staff

Our team is made up of GPs and:

Practice Manager: Donna West

Nursing Staff: Melanie, Lucy, Teoni

Receptionists:  Karen and Jaimee

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

We are enrolling new patients within our boundaries who have no current local General Practitioner. 

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

Under 14 yearsFree
14-17 years$41
18-24 years$43
25-44 years$43
45-64 years$43
65+ years$43

Listed fees are for a standard 15 min appointment. Standard sessions occur during working hours.

These fees apply to enrolled patients. Charges are different for casual patients and patients with community services cards.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE:  Closed for lunch between 1-2pm.

After Hours:

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 8am 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 ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Adult and Child Medical Care
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Minor Surgery
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Liquid Nitrogen
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Cervical Screening
ECG
Immunisation

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/riverton-medical-centre/