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Te Kaha Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site. Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites.
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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 healthcare 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
Te Kaha Medical Centre provides general practice services and a comprehensive community service including several Outreach clinics from Maraenui to Cape Runaway.
Te Kaha is a teaching practice with links to the Bay of Plenty DHB's Medical School.
Staff
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Practice Manager: Phillipa Callaghan
Nursing Staff: Dorothy Keir, Kiritahanga Savage, Toma Walker, Vicky Hennessy
Receptionist/Admin/AHA: Ripeka Te Haara, Kahukura Webb
Doctors
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Dr Emily Gill
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Keri Ratima
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Rachel Thomson
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
As a Special Doctor Area, permanent residents who are registered patients of this practice do not pay fees to see clinicians.
Casual patients are charged fees.
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Three Outreach Clinics - contact Te Kaha for appointments:
| Waihau Bay: | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Maraenui: | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Omaio: | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
After Hours: For After Hours Doctor or nurse - Caller to contact Te Kaha Clinic - 07 3252803 and follow the prompts, Homecare Medical will give advice, contact emergency Services if needed or page person on call.
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).
Covid testing hours - for GP practices, if hours differ to standard hours
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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Please phone clinic to make an appointment for a Covid Test.
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).
Languages Spoken
Māori, English
Services Provided
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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…
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Contact Details
6680 State Highway 35, Te Kaha
Bay of Plenty
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 325 2803
Healthlink EDI
tekahamc
Email
6680 State Highway 35
Te Kaha
Bay Of Plenty 3199
Street Address
6680 State Highway 35
Te Kaha
Bay Of Plenty 3199
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This page was last updated at 10:59AM on March 4, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Kaha Medical Centre.