Rheumatology | Counties Manukau

Pukekohe Hospital

Contact Details

Phone (09) 276 0000

Patient Enquiries: (09) 276 5004
Info/Visiting Hours: (09) 270 4799

Manukau SuperClinic™ Call Centre receives all outpatient enquiries. Ph (09) 277 1660. The call centre is open 8.30am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Street Address

Tuakau Road
Pukekohe
Auckland

Postal Address

1 Tuakau Road
Pukekohe
2120

Description

What is Rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the specialty of medicine that includes arthritis and autoimmune diseases.
Arthritis means inflammation of a joint. A joint is where two or more bones meet and move in relation to each other. They are separated by a rubbery substance called cartilage which is smooth and slippery, allowing for easy movement.
Autoimmune disease is where an abnormality in the immune system leads to the body’s defence harming its own cells by mistake.

A rheumatologist is a doctor who has specialised in this area of medicine.

Rheumatology Services Provided by Counties Manukau Health
Counties Manukau District Health Board Rheumatology Services are located at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™, Botany SuperClinic™, Māngere Hub and Pukekohe Hospital.

Referral Expectations

Inpatient Care Middlemore Hospital 

Rheumatologists provide consulting services only. Inpatient care is provided for patients with acute (severe) illness associated with rheumatic disorders by the general Medicine team. Rheumatologists will provide guidance to the Medical teams for management of rheumatological disorders.

Outpatient Clinics

Outpatient clinics are held at:

Fees and Charges Description

There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the Eligibility Directions specified criteria set by the Ministry of Health.  If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full costs of any medical treatment you receive during your stay.

To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website.

For any applicable charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 276 0060.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Common Conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Fibromyalgia
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) / Temporal arteritis
Gout
Medicine information sheets
Spinal disorders (subacute backpain)
Regional musculoskeletal syndrome (soft tissue rheumatism)
Joint injections

Visiting Hours

Visiting times are between 2pm and 8pm.  Visitors are restricted to two at a time.
Children are welcome, but must be supervised by an adult.

Other

Useful links to Rheumatology information

The New Zealand Rheumatology Association (NZRA)
The NZRA is the organisation that represents the rheumatologists of New Zealand. The site has a rheumatologist directory, patient information and general information. 

Healthify
Healthify has extensive information about Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and other health conditions.

Treatment of Gout - Hit the Target
An article about Gout - What is Gout? How to treat? Indications for Uric acid lowering therapy, lifestyle interventions, prevalence and impact of gout and more.

Website

www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/rheumatology/rheumatology-counties-manukau/