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Tāneatua Medical Centre
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Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients and during Lockdown is providing a Drive-thru testing station.
- Patients requiring testing are required to park in the ambulance bay and remain in the vehicle until a Clinician comes to meet htem. It is beneficial to call the Medical Centre for triaging before testing if possible.
Covid testing hours
22 Tuhoe Street, Tāneatua
9:00 AM to 4:30 AM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 AM |
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The Medical Centre closes between 12pm and 1pm for lunch.
Description
We are a general practice aiming to provide quality healthcare for all patients, with an emphasis on health education and preventative medicine.
Staff
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
- Clinical Director: Dr Emily McNicholas
- Practice Manager: Shelley Rangihika
- Nursing Staff: Nurse Judi Ihenacho
- Health Care Assistant: Tariini Winiata
- Receptionist: Wairaka Biddle
Doctors
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Dr Paul Butler
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Indira Edwards
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Emily McNicholas
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | FREE |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $10 |
| 18-24 years | $14 |
| 25-44 years | $14 |
| 45-64 years | $14 |
| 65+ years | Koha or Whakaaro |
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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After Hours:
Phone GP practice and follow instructions. You will be transferred to an after hours service who will direct you.
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).
Services Provided
Adult and Child Medical Care
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Minor Accident Care
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Minor Surgery
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Repeat Prescriptions
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Lab Results
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Liquid Nitrogen
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Immunisation
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Cervical Screening
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Contact Details
22 Tuhoe Street, Tāneatua
Bay of Plenty
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Phone
(07) 312 9159 or or 0800 50 50 40
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Fax
(07) 312 9826
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Mobile
021 049 3515
Healthlink EDI
taneatua
Email
Website
Patients requesting to make contact with the Waimana Medical Centre - please call 07 3123 296 or email tmc@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz
22 Tuhoe Street
Taneatua 3123
Street Address
22 Tuhoe Street
Tāneatua 3123
Postal Address
PO Box 56
Tāneatua 3163
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This page was last updated at 8:34AM on August 24, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Taneatua Medical Centre.