Kawatiri Health

6 Bentham Street, Westport

Contact Details

Phone (03) 789 5000
Email admin@kawatirihealth.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: coastmed

Street Address

6 Bentham Street
Westport
West Coast 7825

Postal Address

PO BOX 431 Westport 7866

Description

Kawatiri Health is a general medical practice that strives to provide accessible, quality health care to the Buller District. We provide a comprehensive range of services in a professional caring manner; from our modern purpose-built facility.

We have an experienced, highly skilled staff who are passionate about providing quality health and medical services that meet the needs of everyone in our community,

Formerly Coast Medical – we are thrilled to introduce Kawatiri Health as a testament to our ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of our community. Our new facility reflects our dedication to providing accessible, high-quality care that meets the evolving needs of our patients.

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.

What does "enrolling" mean?


Casual patients are accepted. Please call 03-789-5000 to check availability.

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $25.00 $13.00
18 to 24 years $34.50 $19.50
25 to 44 years $34.50 $19.50
45 to 64 years $34.50 $19.50
65+ years $32.00 $19.50
See our website for all other fees information

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.  

Ka Ora Telecare is available on weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 at weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.


We are seeing casual patients, so please call 03-789-5000 to check availability. 

Phones Activate at 8:45am

After Hours: 0800 252 672

 

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Buller Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans, English, Spanish

Services Provided

Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)
Cervical Screening
Immunisation
Health screening
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

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