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Torbay Health (Torbay Medical Centre, Torbay Skin Clinic)
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Description
We are now Torbay Health which comprises Torbay Medical Centre, Torbay Skin Clinic operated by Clare Gunn and Torbay Community Laboratory. We also have Motherwise Maternity with visiting midwife Barbara Brinsdon. Dr Ammar Al Abid, our visiting Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, is here once a fortnight on Fridays.
We also have Liz Griffiths who provides counselling services.
Consultations are by appointment only. Our standard consultation time is 10 to 15 minutes.
Staff
Our team is made up of 8 GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”)
General Practitioners
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Dr Asima Dervishi
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Clare Dudding
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Rebecca Higgins
General Practitioner
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Dr Jesse Joung
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Gretchen Laubscher
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Rosalind Reid
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr David Thompson
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Lynda Thwaites
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Please note: We are also open on Monday to Friday 6pm - 7pm and Saturday 9am - 12noon for after hours urgent care only.
Outside of these hours, please call our number and you will be connected to Shore Care after hours clinic.
Books
Open
This practice is taking on new patients.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Languages Spoken
English
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | Free |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $46 |
| 18-24 years | $52 |
| 25-44 years | $53 |
| 45-64 years | $59 |
| 65+ years | $54 |
AFTER HOURS FEES 6PM - 8 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY AND 9 -12 PM SATURDAY
ENROLLED 0 - 12 YEARS 0
13 - 17 YEARS 65.00
18 - 64 YEARS 90.00
65 + YEARS 50.00
CASUAL PATIENTS
UNDER 6 YEARS 28.00
6 - 17 YEARS 65.00
18 YEARS AND OVER 95.00
NON RESIDENT 150.00
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OPERATE AFTER HOURS SERVICE ON PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKENDS
Services
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Minor Accident Care
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Minor Surgery
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Repeat Prescriptions
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Lab Results
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Liquid Nitrogen
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IUCD Insertion
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Immunisation
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Cervical Screening
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ECG
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Spirometry
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Travel Advice / Immunisations
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Contact Details
Torbay Health
North Auckland
Phone
(09) 477 9000
Fax
(09) 473 0557
Healthlink EDI
torbay
1042 Beach Road
Torbay
Auckland 0630
Street Address
1042 Beach Road
Torbay
Auckland 0630
Postal Address
1042 Beach Road
Torbay
Auckland 0630
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This page was last updated at 1:51PM on April 9, 2018. This information is reviewed and edited by Torbay Health (Torbay Medical Centre, Torbay Skin Clinic).