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Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
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 and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines
Bookings essential. Contact us to make an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination.
Tuesdays after 5pm, and Saturdays between 9am - 1pm.
The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your health provider.
Covid-19 testing
Not provided
This practice is not currently providing COVID-19 testing except in some circumstances. Please refer to a list of other testing services available.
Community Testing Centre
79 Miro Street Taupō
Description
We are a community focused health centre offering a full range of general practice services as well as minor surgery, accident and emergency, plastering, cryotherapy, ear suctioning, immunisations and much more.
We join with other GPs in Taupō to provide a 24 hour emergency service throughout the year for urgent conditions arising outside normal surgery hours.
Doctors
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Dr Frances Czuba
General Practitioner
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Dr Peter Fleischl
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr William Fullick
General Practitioner
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Dr Mattheus Haver
General Practitioner
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Dr Kewa Mascelle
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Ben Mchale
General Practitioner
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Dr Tesa Meihana
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Holly Shuja
General Practitioner
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Dr Gillian Tate
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Bronwen Thomas
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Mirte Verkooijen
General Practitioner
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Dr Katrina Whittfield
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees for a standard 15 minute consult by phone or in person
| Under 14 years | FREE |
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| 14-17 years | $13.00 |
| 18-24 years | $19.50 |
| 25-44 years | $19.50 |
| 45-64 years | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $19.50 |
Please refer to our website or contact our team for further information regarding our fees
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
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After Hours: phone GP and follow instructions. Call will be diverted to whichever surgery is on duty or transferred to an after hours service who can contact a GP on call
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun). Open Good Friday (15 Apr, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Sunday (17 Apr, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Monday (18 Apr, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Labour Day (24 Oct, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
Christmas: Open 20 Dec — 25 Dec. Open 25 Dec (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Open 26 Dec (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Open 27 Dec (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Open 28 Dec (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 7 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
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- Make an appointment
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Online Booking URL
Website
Contact Details
113 Heuheu Street, Taupō
Lakes
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Phone
(07) 378 7060
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Fax
(07) 378 2255
Healthlink EDI
taupohc
Email
Website
113 Te Heuheu Street
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Street Address
113 Te Heuheu Street
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Postal Address
PO Box 747
Taupō 3351
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This page was last updated at 10:51AM on December 2, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Taupo Health Centre.