We are a general practice aiming to provide quality healthcare to you and your family.
Ultrasound imaging to detect: fractures, foreign bodies, tumours, pregnancy and lots more!
Please contact the practice for availability regarding Aviation Medicals, vasectomies and Ultrasounds.
Staff Our team is made up of 3 GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Practice Manager: Juliet Gardner
Nursing Staff:
Sandy Hotton - Nurse in Kurow
Brittney Haugh - Practice Nurse in Kurow
Fiona Chamberlain - Practice Nurse In Kurow and Twizel
Tracy Young - Practice Nurse in Twizel
Janey McCarthy - Practice Nurse in Twizel and Kurow
Receptionists:
Marie-Claire Kay - Receptionist in Kurow
Sue Wilson - Receptionist in Kurow
Judy Croft - Relief Receptionist in Kurow
Barbara Mackay - Receptionist/Administrator Twizel/Ōmarama
Crysna Swanepoel - Receptionist in Twizel
Paula Browning -Receptionist in Twizel
Marion Neal - Relief Receptionist Twizel
Cleaner:
Indi Gard
Emergency Notification
To access Covid-19 testing in Otago and Southland, please call 0800 VIRUS-19 (0800 847 8719).
Call centre operates 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday and 8:30 to 4pm weekends and holidays.
After Hours seen @ Home extra $50 Nurse or Doctor plus consultation fee
Enrolled Patients
Casual
Overseas
ACC co-payments seen @ Surgery
Children under 14 yrs
No charge
No charge
$85
14 + yrs old
$19.50 (CSC) $48
$70
$105
Home Visit/After Hours ACC
U14 - No charge Over 14 - $81
$90
$140
PRIME Callouts for Dr or Nurse as a result of Emergency 111 Ambulance Call
Enrolled Patients
Casual
Overseas
Accident
No charge
No charge
No charge
Medical
No charge
No charge
No charge
Hours
8 Wynyard Street, Kurow
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Mon – Thu
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
8:30 AM – 1:00 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.
Ōmarama Community Hall, Ōmarama
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar), 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: Closed 22 Dec. Open 23 Dec. Closed 24 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec. Closed 31 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan. Closed 7 Jan — 9 Jan.
3A Benmore Place, Twizel
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE THAT MONDAY to FRIDAY THE PRACTICE IS CLOSED FROM 1PM - 2PM FOR LUNCH
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar), 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 — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)
Immunisation
Adult and child medical care
Health screening
Minor Surgery
Vasectomy
Liquid nitrogen
Lung function tests (Spirometry | Peak flow meter)
Travel Health Advice
Immigration medicals
Cervical screening
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab results
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
ECG
Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
