Aspiring Medical Centre

Wanaka Lakes Health Centre, 23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka

Contact Details

Phone (03) 443 0725
Email office@aspiringmedical.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: aspiring

Street Address

23 Cardrona Valley Road
Wanaka 9305

Description

We are a friendly Lake Wanaka medical centre offering a range of health services, from general medical care to specialised services. Our medical staff have a broad range of skills and specialisations, so you can access a range of expertise without having to travel from Wanaka.

Staff
Our team is made up of 7 GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:

General Manager: Caroline Stark

Operational Manager: Vivienne Petrie

Nurse Manager: Lynda Davis

Nurse Practitioner: Nicky Anderson, Rebecca Grant

Practice Nurses: Sue Evans, Jackie Davidson, Margaret Henderson, Eve Thorp, Eilidh Macleod, Mairead Fox, Kirsty Moran, Laura Christie, Michelle Sole

Primary Care Assistants: Robyn Hattrill, Tania Davies, Megan Paterson

Reception/Administration: Charlotte Brebner, Shiree Treanor, Helen Presbury, Liz Hadida,  Marina Hone, Tracey Perkins, Jill Mackway-Jones, Krista Henderson

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

To register and enrol, please use the following link: Registration Form (medtechglobal.com)

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

Under 14 yearsFree
14-17 years$34.20
18-24 years$46.50
25-44 years$59.50
45-64 years$59.50
65+ years$59.50
Non-Enrolled NZ Patients  
Under 6 Years $55.00
6-13 Years $68.50
14-17 Years $89.50
18-24 Years $110.00
25+ Years $110.00

Our fees vary according to the length and type of consultation, materials used, level of Government subsidy, your age and your residency status. Our fees reflect the increased responsibilities, equipment and on-call requirements of rural doctors. If you want to clarify the cost of your consultation in advance, please ask our reception staff.

A standard consultation is a 15 minute consultation within normal weekday clinic hours.

Higher charges apply for after hours call-outs, weekend clinics, home visits and extended consultations.

Eftpos and credit card facilities are available.

PLEASE NOTE: Fees are based on payment at time of consultation.

Hours

8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat – Sun 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Weekends and Public Holidays: 

  • Open between 9am and 12pm and 3pm and 6pm on alternate weekends. See the table below for more information.
  • Walk-in Clinic only 

After Hours: 

There is an After Hours service available , which is administered by doctors from both Aspiring Medical Centre and Wanaka Medical Centre along with the  Lakes District Hospital Emergency department.  Please phone 03 443 0725 or 0800 611 116 to access this service.  This is a nurse lead triage service and they will advise you if you need to be seen, what to do and where to go. 

Weekend Date 2024 Opening Hours
Anzac Day Thursday 25 April 9am to 6pm
27-28 April Closed
Saturday 4 May
Sunday 5 May		 9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
11-12 May Closed
Saturday 18 May
Sunday 19 May
 9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
25-26 May Closed
Saturday 1 June
Sunday 2 June
Kings Birthday 3 June		 9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
8-9 June Closed
Saturday 15 June
Sunday 16 June		 9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
22-23 June Closed
Matariki Friday 28 June
Saturday 29 June
Sunday 30 June		 9am to 6pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm
9am to 12pm then 3pm to 6pm - Closed from 12 noon to 3pm

Public Holidays: Closed Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr). Open ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), King's Birthday (3 Jun, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Matariki (28 Jun, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Labour Day (28 Oct, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
Other: Closed 27 Apr — 28 Apr. Closed 11 May — 12 May. Closed 25 May — 26 May. Closed 8 Jun — 9 Jun. Closed 22 Jun — 23 Jun.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Immunisation
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adult and Child Medical Care
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Minor Surgery
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Liquid Nitrogen
Cervical Screening
ECG
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Travel Health Advice
Immigration Medicals
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
Patient Portal
Vasectomy
Telehealth Consultation

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

  • NZ sign language interpreter
  • Support to make decisions
  • Assistance to move around
  • Quiet, low sensory environment
  • A longer appointment time
  • More space to move around
  • Wheelchair access

If you would like additional support or assistance at your vaccine appointment, you can let us know when you book your slot as this may take us a few days to organise

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around, NZ sign language interpreter, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Online Booking URL

https://app.managemyhealth.co.nz/authentication/login

Website

www.aspiringmedical.co.nz

Covid-19 vaccination booking URL

https://book.vaccine.covid19.health.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/aspiring-medical-centre/