Tuatapere Medical Centre

Waiau Health Trust, 69A Orawia Road, Tuatapere

Contact Details

Phone (03) 226 6123
Email admin@tuataperemedical.co.nz

Street Address

69A Orawia Road
Tuatapere
Southland 9620

Postal Address

PO Box 10
Tuatapere 9642

Description

We are a general practice aiming to provide quality healthcare to you and your family.

Consultations are by appointment only.

Staff

Our team is Nurse Practitioner led.

Nurse Practitioners: Amanda McCracken
General Practitioner: Murray Allen (Fortnightly on a Tuesday)
General Practitioner- Virtual: Danuta Amelung (Every Monday morning)
General Practitioner- Virtual: Rob Pfeifer (Every Thursday morning)

Nursing Staff: Paula Anderson, Kate Egerton, Jayne Blair-Edie, Olivia McGregor, &  Hannah Sim

Manager: Jo Sanford

Office Manager: Helen McLean

Receptionists: Helen, Sue & Barbara

We also offer the services of a physiotherapist, podiatrist and mental health brief intervention service. Please phone the practice for available appointments.

Doctors

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

  • Dr Murray Allen

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

    Available at Waiau Health Trust, 69A Orawia Road, Tuatapere

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.

What does "enrolling" mean?

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 $40.00 $13.00
18 to 24 years $45.00 $19.50
25 to 44 years $45.00 $19.50
45 to 64 years $45.00 $19.50
65+ years $45.00 $19.50
Enrolled patient fees above effective 01 November 2024.

Hours

Waiau Health Trust, 69A Orawia Road, Tuatapere

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Note:  Lunch Break between 1230 - 1330 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 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.

Alternatively: Phone our main number and you will be transferred to an after hours service who will triage you and provide the next steps.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

87 Birchwood Road, Ohai

Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Thu 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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 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.

Alternatively: Phone our main number and you will be transferred to an after hours service who will triage you and provide the next steps.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Immunisation
Adult and Child Medical Care
Health screening
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)
Telehealth Consultation
Patient Portal

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access


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