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Carefirst Merrilands Medical Centre
General Practice (GP) Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
We are a family centred surgery offering a full range of general practice services to you and your family.
Staff
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
CEO: Leigh Sampson
Clinical Manager: Rachael Giddy
Administration Manager: Cynette Hickin
Practice Administrator: Janelle
Practice Reception: Janelle, Michelle, Monica
Practice Nurses: Janine, Jo and Carol
PCA: Ricki
Doctors
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Dr Irina Danych
General Practitioner Vocationally Registered
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Dr Tylah Hawken
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Paul Riley
General Practitioner Vocationally Registered
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Dr Fathima Saldeen Badurdeen
General Practitioner
Enrolling new patients
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Age Range | Without CSC | With CSC |
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| Under 6 years | Free | Free |
| 6 to 13 years | Free | Free |
| 14 to 17 years | $35.00 | $13.50 |
| 18 to 24 years | $55.00 | $20.00 |
| 25 to 44 years | $65.00 | $20.00 |
| 45 to 64 years | $65.00 | $20.00 |
| 65+ years | $65.00 | $20.00 |
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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After Hours: We partner with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team. Practice Plus is available weekdays and overnight, and weekends/public holidays 24/7
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment.
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. Open 24 Dec (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 30 Dec (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 31 Dec (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM). Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: MediCross Urgent Care & GP Clinic.
Services Provided
Your GP's surgery is far more than a place to go when you are feeling unwell and needing a quick cure. The doctor who sees you has gone through an extensive medical training to equip her or him to help children and adults of all ages with a range of physical and emotional difficulties. GPs are at the centre of the healthcare hub and will be aware of services and expertise that are available locally and further-a-field. GPs are also aware of the link that stress and unhappy life events have on physical health so know when to suggest a talking therapy rather than medication.
Your GP's surgery is far more than a place to go when you are feeling unwell and needing a quick cure. The doctor who sees you has gone through an extensive medical training to equip her or him to help children and adults of all ages with a range of physical and emotional difficulties. GPs are at the centre of the healthcare hub and will be aware of services and expertise that are available locally and further-a-field. GPs are also aware of the link that stress and unhappy life events have on physical health so know when to suggest a talking therapy rather than medication.
Your GP's surgery is far more than a place to go when you are feeling unwell and needing a quick cure. The doctor who sees you has gone through an extensive medical training to equip her or him to help children and adults of all ages with a range of physical and emotional difficulties. GPs are at the centre of the healthcare hub and will be aware of services and expertise that are available locally and further-a-field. GPs are also aware of the link that stress and unhappy life events have on physical health so know when to suggest a talking therapy rather than medication.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
- Pregnancy vaccinations
- Catch-up missed vaccinations
- 45 year old vaccinations
- 65 year old vaccinations
- Adult flu vaccine
- Child flu vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
- Shingles vaccine
- Travel vaccinations
- Privately funded vaccinations
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Primary care practices offer a range of services and are able to deal with most minor accident care. If they are not able to deal with an injury they will refer on to the appropriate service.
Primary care practices offer a range of services and are able to deal with most minor accident care. If they are not able to deal with an injury they will refer on to the appropriate service.
Primary care practices offer a range of services and are able to deal with most minor accident care. If they are not able to deal with an injury they will refer on to the appropriate service.
Online Booking URL
Website
Contact Details
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 758 8773
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Fax
(06) 757 8053
Healthlink EDI
merrilan
Email
Website
NewPlymouth
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Street Address
NewPlymouth
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Postal Address
PO Box 18042
Merrilands
New Plymouth 4360
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This page was last updated at 4:02PM on October 23, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Carefirst Merrilands Medical Centre.