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Mercury Bay Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- Walk in
Covid Vaccination Clinic open 9:30am to 16:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly.
We are also taking part in the Super Saturday Vaccination drive on 16 October 2021 and will be vaccinating from 9:00am to 15:00pm.
To make an appointment please use the booking link below or call 0800 28 29 26.
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.
Covid-19 testing
Designated GP Practice
We are a designated COVID-19 testing practice. You do not need to be an enrolled patient to get a test. Patients must be triaged and booked in for a test. Please call the practice for more information.
Community Testing Centre
Description
Welcome to Mercury Bay Medical Centre
Consultation And Medical Appointment Options
We offer a range of consultation types via appointment to our enrolled population.
- Doctor or Nurse In Person 15 min
- Doctor telephone consultation 15mins
- Doctor email (manage my health only) brief single problem email consultation
- Emergency Care for the wider Mercury Bay area
Our Medical Team
Most of our doctors are members of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practice, a body that represents a commitment to the maintenance of high professional standards and up to date medical skills in all aspects of general practice. Our nurses are highly skilled and experienced and are committed to the maintenance of high professional standards and up to date medical skills including resuscitation and suturing.
Doctors
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Dr Daniel Asquith
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Joan MacEachen
General Practitioner
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Dr Nalini Ramnarace
General Practitioner
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Dr Gwynneth Van Der Byl
General Practitioner
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Dr Hannah Walker
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Please note that we are open from 9am every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Standard weekend clinic times:
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12.00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 1.00 pm
(Times may vary during holiday periods. Hours are displayed below, on our website and in acute situations, on the surgery door)
After Hours: Phone the practice and follow instructions. You will be transferred to a nurse triage service who will advise you.
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (31 Jan). Open Labour Day (25 Oct, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Good Friday (15 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Easter Sunday (17 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Easter Monday (18 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
Other: Open 16 Oct (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
Services Provided
Adult and Child Medical Care
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Minor Accident Care
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Minor Surgery
Minor surgery is commonly provided in primary care practices, providing fast, competent removal and biopsies of skin lesions. Other services include cosmetic work such as removal of benign moles and…
Repeat Prescriptions
Each GP surgery or primary care practice will have its own procedure for repeat prescribing but the following rules are common to most, if not all. Patients who are well-known…
Lab Results
Sometimes your doctor needs to take a sample of blood or urine either to discover what is wrong with you or to measure something in your blood so that the…
Liquid Nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen is a fast, effective treatment provided in many practices to treat viral warts, sun damaged skin, skin tags and many benign cosmetic lesions. It comes in a container…
Immunisation
Immunisations are provided at all primary care practices and are one of the most important services they provide. Immunisation has led to the decline of many lethal diseases including meningococcal…
Cervical Screening
All women who have ever been sexually active should have regular cervical smear tests every three years between the ages of 25 and 69. This includes women who have been…
ECG
An ECG is a recording of your heart's electrical activity. Electrode patches are attached to your skin to measure the electrical impulses given off by your heart. The result is…
Travel Advice / Immunisations
Another service offered to you at your GP surgery (primary care practice) is advice and immunisation before you go to another country. While you are likely to have the immunisations…
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- Walk in
Covid Vaccination Clinic open 9:30am to 16:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly.
We are also taking part in the Super Saturday Vaccination drive on 16 October 2021 and will…
Covid-19 vaccination booking URL
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Website
Contact Details
87 Albert Street, Whitianga
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 866 5911
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Fax
(07) 866 2180
Healthlink EDI
mercbaym
Website
87 Albert Street,
Whitianga,
Waikato, 3510
Street Address
87 Albert Street,
Whitianga,
Waikato, 3510
Postal Address
PO Box 20
Whitianga 3542
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This page was last updated at 4:17AM on October 16, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Mercury Bay Medical Centre.