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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
If you are getting a flu, MMR or other vaccine, it will affect timing of the COVID-19 vaccination. 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.
Covid testing hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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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).
Description
At Te Awamutu Medical Centre, you’ll find a team of friendly, welcoming doctors and health professionals to help you and your whanau.
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 Alison Glover
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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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 Ronan Smyth
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: Please call the practice to get phone numbers for our after hours service.
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).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Anglesea Clinic - Accident & Urgent Medical Ltd.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- 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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