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Te Kuiti Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
Please call our practice on (07) 878 7878 for an appointment.
Vaccination Clinic Hours:
| Monday | 9.30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am- 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am - 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9.30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
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
Designated GP Practice
We are a designated COVID-19 testing practice. You do not need to be an enrolled patient to get a test. Please call the practice for more information.
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.
Testing for Travel
This clinic provides pre-departure testing for people who are travelling. Please call to book an appointment.
Description
Mission Statement: We will Provide Excellent Healthcare for our Community.
The practice team comprises 7 General Practitioners, a Practice Manager, 10 Practice Nurses and 5 Receptionists. Appointments for STANDARD 15 MINUTE APPOINTMENTS can be booked through our receptionists or our online service.
General Practitioner services include: Minor Surgery, Family Planning and Vasectomies, ACC acute trauma, Prime, pre-Employment Medicals including on-site drug screening and ESR services. These appointments need to be booked through reception by phoning 07-878-7878.
Nursing Clinics which include: Diabetes, B4 School, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Smears, Immunisations including Travel Vaccines, Plastering.
Complementary services are also available on-site which include: Bloom Hearing, podiatry, a primary mental health nurse, psychologists. There is also a pharmacy on-site. X-rays and laboratory services are available at the Te Kuiti Hospital between 9am - 4pm.
Saturday After Hours Clinic is open from 9am-12.
Our doctors are on call from Saturday 12:30pm till Monday 9am (after hour charges apply).
Doctors
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Dr Keith Buswell
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Bronwyn Campbell
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Anne Farnell
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Helen Fisher
General Practitioner
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Dr Amy Kempthorne
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Petronella Kroef
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Dinesha Kumarawansa
General Practitioner
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Dr Leanne Lawrence
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Marilyn Mackinder
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr David McLean
General Practitioner
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | FREE |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $13.00 |
| 18-24 years | $19.50 |
| 25-44 years | $19.50 |
| 45-64 years | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $19.50 |
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
After Hours: Phone message gives details of on call GP
Public Holidays: Closed 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), Labour Day (24 Oct).
Christmas: Open 20 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 7 Jan.
Covid testing hours - for GP practices, if hours differ to standard hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
Please call our practice on (07) 878 7878 for an appointment.
Vaccination Clinic Hours:
| Monday | 9.30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am- 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am - 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 4:30pm |
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Contact Details
28 Ailsa Street, Te Kuiti
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 878 7878
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Fax
(07) 878 7883
Healthlink EDI
tkuitimc
Email
28 Ailsa Street
Te Kuiti
Waikato 3910
Street Address
28 Ailsa Street
Te Kuiti
Waikato 3910
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