Otautau Medical Centre

3 Chester Street, Otautau

Contact Details

Phone (03) 225 8099
Email reception@otautauhealth.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: otautaum

Street Address

3 Chester Street
Otautau
Southland 9610

Postal Address

PO Box 100
Otautau 9641

Covid-19 testing

RATs - Community Collection Site - Anyone can access

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be collected at this site. Pre-ordering is not required.

Assisted RATs for priority populations

Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.

Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf

Description

Mission Statement: To provide primary health care to the communities of Otautau, Nightcaps and their surrounding district.

The Otautau Community Health Trust and Otautau Health Limited were created so that the community would have sustainable and continuous access to primary health care services. We continually strive to ensure that the services are delivered.

Staff

Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and 1 Nurse Practitioner:

Practice Manager: Natalie 

Nursing Staff: Kerry and Nicola

Receptionist: Dulcie and Anita

Our services include: GP & Nurse consults, Driver's License and Insurance Medicals, Drug Testing, Smoking Cessation and Ear Syringing (see full list of services below).

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

Under 14 yearsFREE
14-17 years37.00
18-24 years37.00
25-44 years37.00
45-64 years37.00
65+ years37.00

Listed fees are for a standard appointment. Standard sessions occur during working hours.

These fees apply to enrolled patients. Charges are different for casual patients.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Note: Closed for lunch break between 1230 - 1330hrs - Daily

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 weekdays from 5pm to 8am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

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

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Immunisation
Adult and Child Medical Care
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Minor Surgery
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Liquid Nitrogen
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Cervical Screening
ECG
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Travel Health Advice
Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
Patient Portal
Mirena & IUD insertions
Pipelle Biopsy
Telehealth Consultation
Spirometry

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

https://healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/otautau-medical-centre/