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White Cross Greers Road

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Description

Originally established as Greers Road Medical Centre by Drs Catherine Spencer-Taylor, David Mann, and Jonathan Davies, the clinic has proudly served the Bishopdale, Bryndwr, and Burnside communities for over 30 years. It first operated from a converted house before relocating to its purpose-built facility in 2010. In 2025, it became White Cross Greers Road, adopting a new name while continuing its long-standing commitment to care.

New name, same great team. 

You'll find the same trusted healthcare team in the clinic, but now as part of a well-established nationwide network, patients also benefit from access to industry-leading healthcare innovations and enhanced care, including: 

  • Increased access to healthcare, 365 days a year with Bettr.co.nz – online GP consultations are $45 for an enrolled adult (or $25 with a CSC), and free for enrolled patients under 14yrs. With extended hours and same-day appointments typically available, you’re never far from the care you need.
  • Seamless, connected care – if you choose to use Bettr online care, or one of our other White Cross services, with your agreement the clinical staff may access your health record, to enable continuity of care and a personalised experience.
  • Improved convenience and transparency - our online patient portal Manage My Health allows you to check your lab results, view your health and immunisation records, request repeat scripts, and book appointments online – all from the comfort of your home, work or wherever. Signing up is easy
  • More affordable urgent care right across New Zealand – when you travel, you can now visit any White Cross Urgent Care clinic nationwide, and you'll only pay the enrolled patient price for your consult - a saving of up to $50 per visit.

White Cross Greers Road is a teaching clinic, committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr Catherine Spencer-Taylor has mentored numerous GP registrars over the past decade, and continues to do so today.

As part of a focus on quality improvement, the team recently undertook a project aimed at improving PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) screening rates. The goal was to screen at least 80% of Māori and Pacific men aged 45–51, and 80% of all men by age 51. PSA testing is a key tool in detecting prostate-related conditions, including cancer. While some men remain unscreened, we’re committed to continuing this important work to support better health outcomes.

White Cross Greers Road is proud to care for members of Christchurch’s vibrant Bhutanese refugee community, which has become an important part of our clinic whānau over the years. The clinic is open Monday to Friday for GP appointments and welcomes new patients to enrol. Same day GP appointments are usually available - please phone reception to book in 03 359 8119

Doctors

How do I access this service?

Enrolled patients, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Make an appointment, Website / App, Contact us

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.

What does "enrolling" mean?

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $52.00 $13.00
18 to 24 years $65.00 $19.50
25 to 44 years $65.00 $19.50
45 to 64 years $65.00 $19.50
65+ years $65.00 $19.50
After hours/weekend/stat holiday surcharges may apply.

Visit the clinic webpage for full information on charges including for casual patients:
White Cross Greers Road Medical Centre

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: 24 Hour Surgery Pegasus Health.

Services Provided

Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)

Our GP practice has team members who work alongside your doctor and nurses to provide you with a range of mental wellbeing supports and tools. These team members may include Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs), Health Coaches and Support Workers. View the following link for more information about wellbeing support in general practice and the national Access & Choice programme.

Our GP practice has team members who work alongside your doctor and nurses to provide you with a range of mental wellbeing supports and tools. These team members may include Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs), Health Coaches and Support Workers.

View the following link for more information about wellbeing support in general practice and the national Access & Choice programme.

Health screening

Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.

  • Cervical screening

Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.

Cervical Screening

All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer. There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done: a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test). Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you. If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy. If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient). For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit

All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer.

There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done:

  • a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional
  • a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test).

Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you.

If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy.

If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient).

For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit

Immunisation

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

  • Pregnancy vaccinations
  • Childhood immunisation programme
  • 45 year old vaccinations
  • Adult flu vaccine
  • Child flu vaccine
  • Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Meningococcal vaccine

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

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285 Greers Road
Bishopdale
Christchurch 8053

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285 Greers Road
Bishopdale
Christchurch 8053

This page was last updated at 10:10AM on June 4, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by White Cross Greers Road.