Donovan Street Medical Centre

8 Donovan Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 627 1290
Fax (09) 627 1620
Healthlink EDI: donovnst

Healthcare during the Christmas break

  • Telephone Donovan Street Medical Centre. The call will be answered by our nurses at Whakarongorau, who will help you work out what the right thing for you is.

  • Go online to contact our CareHQ service using the CareHQ app on a smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection. This is a trusted service where you will receive a virtual GP consultation with a real doctor. To find out more, visit carehq.co.nz.

Street Address

8 Donovan Street
Blockhouse Bay
Auckland 0600

Postal Address

8 Donovan Street
Blockhouse Bay
Auckland 0600

Covid-19 testing

Not provided

This practice is not currently providing COVID-19 testing. Please refer to a list of other testing services available.

Description

We are a family centred surgery offering a full range of high quality general practice services to you and your family. We are committed to the highest possible standards and pride ourselves on continuity of care, preventive medicine, and a pro-active approach to all health issues.

We aim to provide quality healthcare and education on diabetes, weight control and asthma.

A midwife based at National Women's Hospital holds a weekly clinic here.

Commercial diving $380 medical (audiometry and spirometry not included, Doctor will give referral letter).

Dr Nasim Ali has been practicing medicine for 31 years after graduating from Sylhet Medical College in Bangladesh in 1991. He moved to New Zealand in the mid 90s before undertaking General Practice training in 2007.  He has a special interest in Paediatrics, Neurology, Mental Health, and Emergency Medicine. Nasim is a WorkSafe accredited commercial diving doctor, and is currently undertaking further training in Cannabis Medicine. He also performs skin cancer checks and minor skin surgeries. Outside of medicine, Nasim is an avid cricket fan, loves listening to music and tending to his veggie garden.

Dr Rachel Roskvist is a graduate of the University of Auckland and completed her postgraduate training in Auckland and Northland.  She is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and has a a postgraduate Certificate in Women's Health.  She has an interest in medical education, and clinically, in Women's and Sexual Health.  In addition to working as a GP she works at the University of Auckland as a Senior Lecturer.  Outside of work she has two young children who keep her busy and happy. Having had a long association with Donovan Street Medical Centre, Rachel is excited to join the team here.

Dr Vather (MBBS (AIIMS), MFGP (SA), FRNZCGP) has over twenty five years' experience as a General Practitioner. He is vocationally registered and has previously been Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the University of Auckland. He has been actively involved in the training of 4th, 5th and 6th year medical students from 2000 to 2011. He has also been an examiner for the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Dr Vather is currently not practicing.

Managing COVID-19 - Antiviral Treatment
If you are at high risk for becoming very unwell with COVID-19, pharmacies can prescribe antivirals.
You may be eligible for antiviral medication if you are:

  • Aged 65 years or older

  • Aged 50 years or older and are:

    • of Māori or Pasifika ethnicity OR
    • have not had at least two doses of COVID vaccination

  • Any age and are:

    • severely immune-suppressed OR
    • have at least 3 high-risk medical conditions for severe COVID-19 disease

Anti-viral medication needs to be started within five days from symptom onset.
Take lots of fluids , pain killers as needed.

We recommend CareHQ as our preferred GP service for patients, after-hours or when we are unavailable. CareHQ is available 7 days a week 7am - 7pm. Find out more.
Donovan Street Medical Centre patients receive a $10.00 discount on CareHQ consultations. Simply enter the coupon code PRO-1 at the payment screen, to claim your discount. Coupon code: PRO-1. 

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

No

This practice is not currently enrolling new patients.

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees With CSC Without CSC
Under 14 years Free Free
14-17 years $46 $49
18- 24 years $56 $63
25-64 years $59 $67
65 + years $59 $59
Non-Enrolled Patient Fees
 With CSC
 Without CSC
Under 6 years $18 $33
6-13 years $33 $48
13-17 years $65 $65
18+ years $100 $100

SATURDAY SURCHARGE $10  UNDER 14's $5
Some variation may occur. Enquiries welcome.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

For Saturday walk in clinic:  We will be closed all Saturdays that are part of a long weekend.  We may also be closed on occasional Saturdays for confrences or personal reasons. 

After Hours: Please dial the Practice number  09 627 1290  and follow instructions. Your call will be transferred to an after-hours service who will direct you.

OR
We recommend CareHQ as our preferred GP service for patients, after-hours or when we are unavailable. CareHQ is available 7 days a week 7am - 7pm. Find out more. 

This summer enrolled patients with CSC cards who book through https://book.unifyhealth.co.nz/

will be charged the usual fee. Simply register then click on the orange CareHQ See A GP Now button. CSC cardholder discounts are automatically calculated, and patients with no CSC card will automatically receive a $10.00 discount on CareHQ consultations when booking through Unifyhealth.


Donovan Street Medical Centre patients recieve a $10.00 discount on CareHQ consultations. Simply enter the coupon code PRO-1 at the payment screen, to claim your discount. Coupon code: PRO-1. 

For medical attention outside of these hours, please visit or call the following practices:

White Cross Urgent Care & GP - New Lynn
Phone: (09) 828 8912		 Open Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
(Including Public Holidays)
White Cross Urgent Care & GP – Henderson 24/7
Phone: (09) 836 3336		 Open 24/7

 

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: White Cross New Lynn - Urgent Care & GP.

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi

Services Provided

Minor Accident and Injury Care
Lab Results
Travel Health Advice
COVID-19 Vaccination
My Vaccination Documents - get in person
Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Immigration Medicals
Patient Portal
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Telehealth Consultation
Vasectomy
Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

  • Wheelchair access

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

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