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Papakura Family Medicine Clinic Ltd

General Practice (GP) Service

Today

8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Description

We are a General Practice aiming to provide quality healthcare to you and your family. Established in 1963 by Dr S.T. Choy this friendly family practice relocated to its present purpose built facility in 1991.

Consultations are by appointment only. Our standard consultation time is 10-15 minutes.  Specialist services include minor surgery, dermatoscopy, spinal manipulation, sports medicine, urgent care and antenatal care.

We offer Dermatoscopic Mole Checks and Skin cancer surgery.

We also offer diagnostic Spirometry.  

Our practice has a Registered Acupuncturist who has appointments 2 days a week on Wednesdays and Fridays.

We also have a Nurse Prescriber who can consult by appointment.

Staff

Practice Managers: Sue & Rita

Nursing Staff: Pratima, Deepshika, Dory

Nurse Prescriber: Pratima

Receptionists: Carol, Linda, Rachel

Doctors

  • Dr Bernard Choy

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered & Urgent Care Physician

  • Dr Colin Fong

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered & Urgent Care Physician

  • Dr Amelia Tuyay

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

  • Dr Li Wong

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered & Urgent Care Physician

How do I access this service?

Enrolled patients, Make an appointment

Enrolling new patients

No

This practice is not currently enrolling new patients.

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 $10.00 $5.00
18 to 24 years $50.00 $19.50
25 to 44 years $50.00 $19.50
45 to 64 years $50.00 $19.50
65+ years $50.00 $19.50

Different charges apply to casual and non-enrolled patients and for other services. 

PRESCRIPTIONS: NOTICE TO PATIENTS
Patients may ring/email to order prescriptions which can be issued at the discretion of the prescribing doctor.  (Full details of our prescribing policy are available from Reception). 

We require 24 hours’ notice for Repeat Prescriptions. Any prescriptions after 12pm noon Friday will be processed Monday (if a public Holiday will be processed on Tuesday).

For Urgent Meds you may obtain a 3 Day Emergency Supply direct from the pharmacy and pay direct. This only applies to patients who have repeat scripts with a proper diagnosis otherwise they must see a doctor for an assessment before a script can be issued.

Alternatively you can go to an Urgent Care clinic.

Phoned prescriptions must be paid online at the time of call.

Hours

8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Note: SATURDAY CLINICS OPEN ALTERNATE WEEKENDS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

After Hours Cover: Phone GP practice and follow instructions. You will be transferred to an after hours service who will direct you.

Alternatively: We recommend CareHQ as our preferred GP service for patients, after-hours or when we are unavailable. CareHQ operates 7 days a week 7am – 7pm. Simply register, then click on the orange button CareHQ See a GP Now: 

Link to CareHQ as below - 
https://www.carehq.co.nz/

In an Emergency, please call 111

Emergencies outside these hours:

Please contact Middlemore Hospital Emergency Department (24 hours)

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct). Open Matariki (20 Jun, 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Counties Urgent Care.

Languages Spoken

English, Cantonese Chinese, Mandarin Chinese

Services Provided

Immunisation

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

  • Pregnancy vaccinations
  • Childhood immunisation programme
  • 45 year old vaccinations
  • 65 year old vaccinations
  • Adult flu vaccine
  • Child flu vaccine
  • Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Meningococcal vaccine
  • Travel vaccinations
  • Shingles vaccine
  • Catch-up missed vaccinations

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

Adult and Child Medical Care

Your GP's surgery is far more than a place to go when you are feeling unwell and needing a quick cure. The doctor who sees you has gone through an extensive medical training to equip her or him to help children and adults of all ages with a range of physical and emotional difficulties. GPs are at the centre of the healthcare hub and will be aware of services and expertise that are available locally and further-a-field. GPs are also aware of the link that stress and unhappy life events have on physical health so know when to suggest a talking therapy rather than medication.

Your GP's surgery is far more than a place to go when you are feeling unwell and needing a quick cure. The doctor who sees you has gone through an extensive medical training to equip her or him to help children and adults of all ages with a range of physical and emotional difficulties. GPs are at the centre of the healthcare hub and will be aware of services and expertise that are available locally and further-a-field. GPs are also aware of the link that stress and unhappy life events have on physical health so know when to suggest a talking therapy rather than medication.

Minor Accident and Injury 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 refer on to the appropriate service.

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 refer on to the appropriate service.

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 skin tags. Ingrown toenail surgery is also commonly provided. These conditions do not need to be referred to a hospital, perhaps saving you a long wait or a cancelled appointment when a more serious case takes priority.

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 skin tags. Ingrown toenail surgery is also commonly provided. 
These conditions do not need to be referred to a hospital, perhaps saving you a long wait or a cancelled appointment when a more serious case takes priority.

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 to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully. Patients may ring/email to order prescriptions which can be issued at the discretion of the prescribing doctor. (Full details of our prescribing policy are available from Reception). We require 24 hours’ notice for Repeat Prescriptions. Any prescriptions after 12pm noon Friday will be processed Monday (if a public Holiday will be processed on Tuesday). For Urgent Meds you may obtain a 3 Day Emergency Supply direct from the pharmacy and pay direct. This only applies to patients who have repeat scripts with a proper diagnosis otherwise they must see a doctor for an assessment before a script can be issued. Alternatively you can go to an Urgent Care clinic. Phoned prescriptions must be paid online at the time of call.

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 to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully.

Patients may ring/email to order prescriptions which can be issued at the discretion of the prescribing doctor.  (Full details of our prescribing policy are available from Reception).

We require 24 hours’ notice for Repeat Prescriptions. Any prescriptions after 12pm noon Friday will be processed Monday (if a public Holiday will be processed on Tuesday).

For Urgent Meds you may obtain a 3 Day Emergency Supply direct from the pharmacy and pay direct. This only applies to patients who have repeat scripts with a proper diagnosis otherwise they must see a doctor for an assessment before a script can be issued.

Alternatively you can go to an Urgent Care clinic.

Phoned prescriptions must be paid online at the time of call.
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 right medication is given to you. These tests could be anything from blood sugar to a full blood count or a sample of tissue to test for cancer. While urine can generally be tested in the surgery, blood and other specimens are usually sent away for testing at a laboratory. Most results come back within 48 hours unless a very rare test is needed which has to go to a specialist lab further away when it might take a little longer.

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 right medication is given to you. These tests could be anything from blood sugar to a full blood count or a sample of tissue to test for cancer.

While urine can generally be tested in the surgery, blood and other specimens are usually sent away for testing at a laboratory. Most results come back within 48 hours unless a very rare test is needed which has to go to a specialist lab further away when it might take a little longer.

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 with a nozzle and is usually applied by swab or spray. Often one treatment is all that is needed but sometimes it may need repeating after two weeks. Because it cannot be stored for too long, you will often find that your GP will treat a number of patients one after the other. For more information click here.

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 with a nozzle and is usually applied by swab or spray. Often one treatment is all that is needed but sometimes it may need repeating after two weeks.
Because it cannot be stored for too long, you will often find that your GP will treat a number of patients one after the other. 

For more information click here.

Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods: Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD). Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years. Read more about LARC methods here

  • IUD inserts
  • Free or subsidised contraception services (enquire for eligibility and details)
  • Implant (Jadelle) removal
  • IUD removals

LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods:

  • Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD).
  • Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm.

Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years.

Read more about LARC methods here

Cervical Screening

All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer. There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done: a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test). Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you. If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy. If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient). For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit

All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer.

There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done:

  • a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional
  • a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test).

Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you.

If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy.

If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient).

For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit

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 a trace that can be read by a doctor. It can give information of previous heart attacks or problems with the heart rhythm.

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 a trace that can be read by a doctor. It can give information of previous heart attacks or problems with the heart rhythm.

Travel Health Advice

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 needed to live in New Zealand, there may be other injections you need to protect yourself before going for example to Africa or South America. In some places you will need protection from rabies or malaria. Yellow fever vaccinations are only available at approved centres; please click here to view the centres in New Zealand. Your doctor will be able to tell you what diseases you will need to be protected from in any named country and advise you on other medical matters.

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 needed to live in New Zealand, there may be other injections you need to protect yourself before going for example to Africa or South America. In some places you will need protection from rabies or malaria. Yellow fever vaccinations are only available at approved centres; please click here to view the centres in New Zealand. Your doctor will be able to tell you what diseases you will need to be protected from in any named country and advise you on other medical matters. 

Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years

All New Zealand children are entitled to 11 free health checks from birth to three years. The checks aim to ensure that children are growing and developing as well as possible. Included in the checks are clinical assessment, health education and family/whanau support. Baby checks are at birth and then at 24 hours, five days and around 2-4 weeks. Babies are weighed and measured to ensure that they are developing correctly. These sessions provide a great opportunity for parents to ask questions from an expert and have any problem addressed; difficulties with breastfeeding or sleep for example. They can also be used to discuss immunisations and vaccinations. These checks will be carried out by your lead maternity carer (LMC). Between the ages of 4-6 weeks and three years, there are seven core health checks available, typically these are around 4-6 weeks, 8-10 weeks, 3-4 months, 5-7 months, 9-12 months, 15-18 months and 2-3 years. These checks may be carried out by a Well Child Provider of your choice e.g. Plunket, Maori health provider, community nurse, a general practice team (doctor and practice nurse). Your LMC will be able to give you a list of Well Child Providers in your area. More information about Well Child services is available on the Ministry of Health website.

All New Zealand children are entitled to 11 free health checks from birth to three years. The checks aim to ensure that children are growing and developing as well as possible. Included in the checks are clinical assessment, health education and family/whānau support.

Baby checks are at birth and then at 24 hours, five days and around 2-4 weeks. Babies are weighed and measured to ensure that they are developing correctly. These sessions provide a great opportunity for parents to ask questions from an expert and have any problem addressed; difficulties with breastfeeding or sleep for example. They can also be used to discuss immunisations and vaccinations. These checks will be carried out by your lead maternity carer (LMC).

Between the ages of 4-6 weeks and three years, there are seven core health checks available, typically these are around 4-6 weeks, 8-10 weeks, 3-4 months, 5-7 months, 9-12 months, 15-18 months and 2-3 years. These checks may be carried out by a Well Child Provider of your choice e.g. Plunket, Māori health provider, community nurse, a general practice team (doctor and practice nurse). Your LMC will be able to give you a list of Well Child Providers in your area.

More information about Well Child services is available on the Ministry of Health website.
 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture dates back over 3000 years and is a form of complementary/ alternative treatment. Acupuncture can encourage the body to repair and balance itself. Jenny our licensed Chinese Acupuncturist is a highly trained Acupuncturist and using her numerous skills may be able to assist with relief in various conditions such as acute pain from injuries, neurogenic pain including sciatica, inflammation from musculoskeletal disorders, neck/back/muscle/join pain, digestive disorders, headaches & migraines etc.

Acupuncture dates back over 3000 years and is a form of complementary/ alternative treatment. Acupuncture can encourage the body to repair and balance itself.

Jenny our licensed Chinese Acupuncturist is a highly trained Acupuncturist and using her numerous skills may be able to assist with relief in various conditions such as acute pain from injuries, neurogenic pain including sciatica, inflammation from musculoskeletal disorders, neck/back/muscle/join pain, digestive disorders, headaches & migraines etc.

Appearance Medicine & Natural Health

We can provide consultations for appearance medicine such as antiwrinkle treatment, Dermal Filler, Platelets rich plasma (PRP) therapy for face, and hair growth, including acne care and skin hydration. We also provide Platelets rich plasma (PRP) for tendonitis, osteoarthritis and vaginal atrophy.

We can provide consultations for appearance medicine such as antiwrinkle treatment, Dermal Filler, Platelets rich plasma (PRP) therapy for face, and hair growth, including acne care and skin hydration.

We also provide Platelets rich plasma (PRP) for tendonitis, osteoarthritis and vaginal atrophy.

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8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

74 Great South Road
Papakura
Auckland 2110

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This page was last updated at 8:37AM on December 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Papakura Family Medicine Clinic Ltd.