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
Māngere Community Health Centre 10 Waddon Place Māngere Auckland 2022
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.
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.
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.
For any applicable charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 276 0060.
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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.
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.
