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Te Awamutu Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
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Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- 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
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
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
At Te Awamutu Medical Centre, you’ll find a team of friendly, welcoming doctors and health professionals to help you and your whānau.
We deliver a full range of healthcare services. Register with one of our GPs to get personalised, continuous care. You’ll have a doctor who knows you and your family’s medical history, and who you can feel confident with.
In addition to our GP services, we provide nurse-led services, visiting specialists, and a drop-in urgent care clinic.
Staff
Our team is made up of GP’s (see details below under ‘General Practitioners’) and:
General Manager: Wayne Lim
Doctors
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Dr Mary Ballantyne
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Ernst Buhrs
General Practitioner
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Dr Krishna Chatterjee
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Alison Glover
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Ayesha Haque
General Practitioner
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Dr Ruba Harfeil
General Practitioner
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Dr Amanda Henderson
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Paul Kennedy
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Hendrik Kroesbergen
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Katie Reid
General Practitioner
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Dr Frances Stringfellow
General Practitioner
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Dr Joanne Vipond
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | Free |
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| 14-17 years | $28.00 |
| 18-24 years | $33.00 |
| 25-44 years | $51.00 |
| 45-64 years | $51.00 |
| 65+ years | $47.00 |
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
After hours: We partner with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual after-hours GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.
Practice Plus is available weekdays 5pm-10pm and weekends/public holidays 8am-8pm.
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment.
Alternatively: Please call the practice to get phone numbers for our after hours service.
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), 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).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Anglesea Clinic - Accident & Urgent Medical Ltd.
Covid testing hours - for GP practices, if hours differ to standard hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), 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).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
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Covid-19 vaccination booking URL
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Support to make decisions
- Assistance to move around
- Quiet, low sensory environment
- More space 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
Online Booking URL
Website
Contact Details
220 Bank Street, Te Awamutu
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 872 0300
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Fax
(07) 871 5000
Healthlink EDI
teawamed
Email
Website
220 Bank Street
Te Awamutu
Waikato 3800
Street Address
220 Bank Street
Te Awamutu
Waikato 3800
Postal Address
P O Box 378
Te Awamutu 3840
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This page was last updated at 8:58AM on April 6, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Awamutu Medical Centre.