Tuatapere Medical Centre

Waiau Health Trust, 69A Orawia Road, Tuatapere

Contact Details

Phone (03) 226 6123
Fax (03) 226 6348
Email admin@tuataperemedical.co.nz

Street Address

69A Orawia Road
Tuatapere
Southland 9620

Postal Address

PO Box 10
Tuatapere 9642

87 Birchwood Road, Ohai

Contact Details

Phone (03) 225 4700

Street Address

87 Birchwood Road
Ohai
Southland 9635

Postal Address

PO Box 10
Tuatapere 9642

Covid-19 testing

RATs - Community Collection Site - Anyone can access

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be collected at this site. Pre-ordering is not required.

Description

We are a general practice aiming to provide quality healthcare to you and your family.

Consultations are by appointment only.

 

Staff

Our team is made up of 2 Nurse Practitioners and 1 GP (see details below under “General Practitioners”):

Nurse Practitioners: Amanda McCracken and Sheryl Eden

Nursing Staff: Paula Anderson, Kate Egerton, Jayne Blair-Edie, Olivia McGregor, Lisa Dennison & Sarah Hassall

Manager: Jo Sanford

Office Manager: Helen McLean

Receptionists: Helen, Sue & Barbara

We also offer the services of a physiotherapist, podiatrist and mental health brief intervention service. Please phone the practice for available appointments.

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

No

This practice is not currently enrolling new patients.

Hours

Waiau Health Trust, 69A Orawia Road, Tuatapere

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Note:  Lunch Break between 1230 - 1330 Daily

After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.

Ka Ora is available weekdays from 5pm to 8am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Alternatively: Phone our main number and you will be transferred to an after hours service who will triage you and provide the next steps.

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr).

87 Birchwood Road, Ohai

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Thu 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.

Ka Ora is available weekdays from 5pm to 8am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Alternatively: Phone our main number and you will be transferred to an after hours service who will triage you and provide the next steps.

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Immunisation
Adult and Child Medical Care
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Minor Surgery
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Liquid Nitrogen
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Cervical Screening
ECG
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Telehealth Consultation
Patient Portal

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access


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