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Waikato University Student Health
Primary Healthcare Service
Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site. Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites.
Today
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Covid-19 testing
GP practice - enrolled and casual patients
This practice provides Covid-19 testing to enrolled and casual patients who are students enrolled at Waikato University. Please call the practice for more information.
Description
The Student Health Service is a purpose-built facility which is able to provide full medical services. We provide a general practice service for students enrolled at University of Waikato.
New Zealand students are encouraged to enrol with the Student Health Service. If you would like to enrol visit our website to fill out the appropriate form.
Our staff have had plenty of experience with students and are happy to discuss any health concerns that you may have. These include sickness, injury, health maintenance, vaccination, contraception, cervical smears and STD checks. We also provide FAST STI self check testing.
Appointments can be made at the reception desk or by phoning the practice.
You must be a student at the university to enrol at the medical centre.
Waikato University also offers Student Counselling and Mental Health Services. Read more here.
Staff
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Nursing Staff: Joanne (Clinical Nurse Manager), Carine (Nurse Practitioner), Sarah (Nurse Practitioner) Hanneke, Tamara, Rizalina, Raksha and Laura
Healthcare Assistant: Vanessa
Medical Administrators: Vicki, Sam, Jula
Health Promotion Co-ordinator: Dr. Tāwhanga Nopera
Violence Prevention Co-ordinator:
Mental Health Nurses: Courtney, Nate
Doctors
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Dr Kym Christodoulou
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Steven Lillis
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Linda Moore
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Theagarajah Sothieson
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is enrolling new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Under 14 years | N/A |
|---|---|
| 14-17 years | $10.00 |
| 18-24 years | $10.00 |
| 25-44 years | $10.00 |
| 45-64 years | $10.00 |
| 65+ years | $10.00 |
Hours
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Tue | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thu – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
After Hours:
Phone GP practice and follow instructions. You will be transferred to an after hours service who will direct you
: We partner with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual after-hours GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.
Practice Plus is available weekdays 5pm-10pm and weekends/public holidays 8am-8pm.
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment.
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Anglesea Clinic - Accident & Urgent Medical Ltd.
Languages Spoken
Chinese, Indian, Malay, Māori
Services Provided
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Wheelchair Access
Yes
Online Booking URL
Contact Details
Waikato University - Hamilton Campus, Student Union Building, Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton
Waikato
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 838 4037
Healthlink EDI
waikatou
Email
Website
Student Health Service
Waikato University - Hamilton Campus
Gate 1
Knighton Road
Hillcrest
Waikato 3216
Street Address
Student Health Service
Waikato University - Hamilton Campus
Gate 1
Knighton Road
Hillcrest
Waikato 3216
Postal Address
Private Bag 3105
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
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This page was last updated at 8:55AM on April 27, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Waikato University Student Health.