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Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Make an appointment
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines
The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your health provider.
Please make an apppointment by calling the clinic on 09 360 6890
Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled patients only
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled patients. The practice is minimising patient numbers inside the clinic, we request everyone to please call the practice for more information.
Patients may be asked to wait in the car until clinic has space to call you inside.
Covid testing hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Description
MaxCare Medical Centre is a clinic focused on providing you with primary healthcare. As a primary healthcare provider, our role is to act as a first point of contact in order to determine whether we can treat you or whether we must refer you to a specialist for further care.
MaxCare is situated in the heart of Ōtāhuhu, the Ōtāhuhu Town Centre. The site was chosen for three key reasons:
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to provide you with better accessibility to our facilities by being near public transport (bus, train) provided in the local region of Ōtāhuhu
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to provide better access to those of you who travel via private transport, with ample parking space
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to decrease the workload from our main hospitals with the additional benefit of reducing your waiting time.
If you choose to enrol with us we will provide a proactive approach to your healthcare rather than wait for a minor issue to fester into a major health problem. However this can only be achieved if you are willing to reach out. We believe that this approach will result in a healthier and more productive community with lower physical, mental and medical costs for you and your loved ones.
National Hauora Coalition Awards 2017
Primary Health Services Network
Whānau Whai Hua – Outcomes (High Needs Population) - 2018
National Hauora Coalition 2019 - Quality and Service Excellence Award
Staff
GPs: Dr Poanere Tapukura Rairi
Nurses: Mele Taufa, Veenita Rairi, Moka Haletama
Practice Support: Premita Chand
Social Services Team: Orapa Arona (SW), Margaret Ioane, Tai Tupa (JP/Budgeter)
Receptionists: Anna Fretton, Sheli Kumar (Saturday)
Doctors
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Dr Poanere Tapukura Rairi
General Practitioner
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Phone: 09 360 6890
email: reception@maxcaremed.co.nz
Make an appointment
Please call and make appointment before visiting the clinic during the Lockdown period. You may be asked to wait in your car or outside to avoid overcrowding inside the building.…
Website / App
Use the Website: www.maxcaremed.co.nz and Facebook page: Maxcare Medical Centre (page with our Logo) to get all the update
Enrolling new patients
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | Free |
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| 14-17 years | Free |
| 18-24 years | $18.00 |
| 25-44 years | $18.00 |
| 45-64 years | $18.00 |
| 65+ years | $18.00 |
Consultation:
| Casual | Casual with CSC | |
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| Under 18 | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| 18 and Over | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| ACC - 18 years and over | $30.00 (Initial Consult) | $30.00 (Initial Consult) |
| Non-Resident - Under 18 | $30.00 | N/A |
| Non-Resident - 18 and Over | $50.00 | N/A |
CSC = Community Service Card
Other:
Repeat Prescription - $18.00. This service is only available for enrolled patients and notice must be given 24 hours in advance.
Minor Surgery - Free for ACC and POAC patients.
Please note - Additional charges may apply based on additional services and/or third party funding. Prices may vary (higher or lower) based on additional services and/or third party funding. The prices above are only an attempt to provide greater transparency of our costings.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (25 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (31 Jan), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun).
Languages Spoken
English, Cook Islands Māori, Tongan, Fijian Indian, Hindi, Samoan
Services Provided
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Immunisation
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ECG
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COVID-19 Vaccination
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Telehealth Consultation
- Telehealth consultations for enrolled patients only
- In person consultation preferred, but virtual consultation provided as required
- Phone consultations
A virtual consultation is a way of having an appointment with your healthcare provider, but not in person. This is usually done via a video app or a phone call.… More
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Document Downloads
- MaxCare Medical Centre Enrolment Form (DOCX, 67.2 KB)
Website
Contact Details
225 Great South Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 360 6890
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Fax
(09) 360 6891
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maxcaremed
5/225 Great South Road
Otahuhu
Auckland 1062
Street Address
5/225 Great South Road
Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1062
Postal Address
5/225 Great South Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland 1062
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This page was last updated at 2:55PM on October 15, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by MaxCare Medical Centre - Great South Road.