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Mercury Bay Medical Centre
Primary Healthcare Service
Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site. Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites.
Today
8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
Covid Vaccination Clinic open 10am to 3pm every weekday (not open on public holidays) at 58 Albert Street, Whitianga.
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. We are testing daily during the Christmas and New Year period. You do not need to be an enrolled patient to get a test. Patients must be triaged and booked in for a test during specific hours. We do not accept walk-ins for testing. Bookings must be made by phone - DO NOT present in-person to book a test. Please call the practice for more information.
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients. Please call the practice for more information.
Covid testing hours differ from standard practice hours. Please call practice to book in. We do not accept walk-ins.
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 Julia Martinsen
General Practitioner
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Dr Dung Nguyen
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
8:45 AM to 5:00 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: Open on all public holidays. The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Labour Day (24 Oct, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Good Friday (7 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Easter Sunday (9 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Easter Monday (10 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM), Matariki (14 Jul, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
Services Provided
Adult and Child Medical Care
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Minor Accident Care
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…
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
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Travel Advice / Immunisations
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COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
Covid Vaccination Clinic open 10am to 3pm every weekday (not open on public holidays) at 58 Albert Street, Whitianga.
To make an appointment please use the booking link below or…
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
8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
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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 11:55AM on June 7, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Mercury Bay Medical Centre.