Lakes DHB Child Health

Public Service, Paediatrics, Community, Intensive Care

Description

Child Health Services at Lakes DHB provide paediatric services for children 0 - 14 years old. Services are provided at Rotorua Hospital, Taupō Hospital and Rotorua Children's Health Hub.

Paediatric Inpatient Services provide treatment to children or babies with acute illnesses or provide scheduled procedures by appointment. Inpatient services are delivered within the:

Children's Unit & Early Childhood Centre (Rotorua Hospital) and via
Special Care Baby Unit (Rotorua Hospital)

Paediatric Outpatient Services provide secondary paediatric services for children 0-17 years.
(Rotorua Hospital, Taupō Hospital and Children's Health Hub)

Children's Outreach Specialist Nursing Service provides care and support for unwell children and families/whānau in the community.
(Rotorua and Taupō)

Child Development Team provides an assessment and therapy service for children with developmental issues.
(Rotorua Children's Health Hub)

Community based services are provided by Lakes Kids Community Health.

See below for more information and referral details for each service.

Where to find us: See the Rotorua Hospital, Taupō Hospital and Children's Health Hub maps.

Consultants

Dr Michelle Bawden

Paediatrician
Dr Stephen Bradley

Paediatrician - Woman, Child & Family Clinical Director
Dr Belinda Coulter

Paediatrician
Dr Sonja Crone

Paediatrician - Head of Department (HOD)
Dr Sarka Davidkova

Paediatrician
Dr Danny de Lore

Paediatrician
Dr Anne Jaquiery

Paediatrician
Dr Aimee Kettoola

Paediatrician
Dr Jaco Nel

Paediatrician

Charges

New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.

Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.

Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Lakes DHB.

Services

Children's Unit and Early Childhood Centre

The Children's Unit is for all children aged 0-14 needing overnight care in Rotorua Hospital.… More
Paediatric Outpatient Clinics

The Paediatric Department Outpatients Service offers appointments during scheduled clinics, by referral only, Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.… More
Children's Outreach Nursing Service

The Outreach Nurse Specialists provide care and support for unwell children and families/whānau in the community, enabling children to stay at home instead of in hospital. … More
Child Development Team

The Child Development Team (CDT) provides an assessment and therapy service for children aged 0 - 14 who have a physical, sensory or intellectual disability and those with, or at risk of, developmental delay.… More