Heidi Baker - Paediatrician

120B Maori Jack Road, Otago, Queenstown

Contact Details

Phone (021) 730 321
Email info@podhealth.nz
Healthlink EDI: podhdocs

Referrals preferably via Healthlink or SpR system. 
Please include sufficient information to enable accurate triaging.

Street Address

Queenstown Medical Centre, 120B Māori Jack Road
Queenstown

Postal Address

6A Hauraki Road
Hauraki/Takapuna
Auckland
0622

80 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (021) 730 321
Email info@podhealth.nz
Healthlink EDI: podhdocs

Referrals preferably via Healthlink or SpR system. 
Please include sufficient information to enable accurate triaging.

Street Address

80 College Hill
Freemans Bay
Auckland
Auckland 1011

Postal Address

6A Hauraki Road
Hauraki/Takapuna
Auckland
0622

Description

Heidi Baker is a paediatrician and emergency doctor providing paediatric clinics in the North and South islands.  

Heidi trained at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne working in urban and regional centres throughout Victoria and the UK in general paediatrics, child and adolescent mental health and behavioural and community clinics.  In 2005 she moved to New Zealand where until November 2022 she worked at Starship in general paediatrics initially and then the children’s emergency department. 
Heidi also worked in the adult emergency department at Auckland and is comfortable with patients across the age spectrum from birth through to adolescence and many chronic child health problems extending into early adulthood.

Heidi trained as a developmental paediatrician - ADHD, ASD and other neurodevelopmental referrals accepted.

Heidi works alongside Dr Missy Wolfman and her team of psychologists (www.empowerment-psychology.com) who are able to provide additional support for both children and their families where needed.

Emergency Notification

Please send email or message if your circumstances change.
Short notice cancellation fees will apply if not discussed.

Staff

Dr Heidi Baker - Paediatrician
Dr Stephanie Mackie - Executive Function Coaching
Cassie King - RN and Clinic support

Consultants

Referral Expectations

To enable holistic care for your child it is most helpful if primary care/GP details can be included in referral letters/email, alongside educational facility attended.  Any additional reports already undertaken will enable us to maximise appointment time and be most efficient.
Please also include a list of current medications, any allergies.   If we can understand ahead of time any special needs or fears your child has we can try to mitigate these to make the appointment as stress free as possible.

Southern Cross details provided in referral will enable confirmation of pre approval.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply, Partial fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

We are a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider, Nib First Choice Provider & AIA provider.

Please include membership details in referral.
Please contact us if you do not hold private insurance and have any questions.

Our fees aim to respect the time taken to see patients, collate education and other information & provide reports.  Please note - fees must be appoved or paid prior to appointments.

Hours

Queenstown Clinics held in person every 2 weeks.
Auckland - weekly clinics @ 80 College Hill
** Coming soon, North Shore Clinic**

Telehealth/Zoom consults also available New Zealand wide outside of these hours  
Please email me to discuss is telehealth is appropriate.

Common Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Travel Directions

Queenstown -  QMC practice, 120b Māori Jacks Rd, Jacks Point - above the Remarkables Start Day Care.

Auckland Clinic will be at 80 College Hill, Ponsonby

** Coming soon - Clinic 6A Hauraki Road, Hauraki/Takapuna

Parking

Queenstown - Patient parking is available

Auckland - street parking

Pharmacy

Find your nearest pharmacy here


https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/paediatrics/heidi-baker-paediatrician/