EndocrineBOP - Cinthia Minatel Riguetto

850 Cameron Road, Tauranga South, Tauranga

Contact Details

Phone (07) 579 0466
Fax (07) 579 0468
Email info@endocrinebop.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: uro22bop

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Street Address

Virtuoso, Suite 6, Level 1
850 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 56
Tauranga 3140
New Zealand

Description

Dr Cinthia Riguetto is an endocrinologist and diabetes specialist with expertise in the management of diabetes and general endocrine disorders.

Referrals are accepted for: 

  • diabetes management and its complications
  • thyroid disorders
  • general endocrinology
    • obesity, lipids and hyperlipidaemia
    • reproductive disorders (menstrual disorders, male hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, hormone replacement therapy)
    • calcium and bone metabolism
    • pituitary disorders
    • adrenal disorders
We offer in-person or telehealth/virtual appointments.

What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the science of hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by one part of the body and act upon another part. 
Your endocrinologist is a specialist doctor interested in diseases that affect your hormones. The major areas endocrinologists work in are:
  • diabetes
  • thyroid diseases
  • obesity 
  • lipid disorders 
  • calcium and bone metabolism (osteoporosis and other disorders)
  • sex hormone imbalances
    • menstrual disorders, male hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, hormone replacement therapy
  • disorders of the pituitary gland
  • disorders of the adrenal glands

Consultants

Referral Expectations

  • You will be referred by your General Practitioner (GP) to an endocrinologist if you have a problem with any part of your endocrine system (the system that makes hormones). 
  • You may be asked to undergo some tests or fill in a questionnaire before seeing the doctor in the clinic to help with the diagnosis. 
  • You may have ongoing follow-up with the specialist or have your treatment carried out by your GP with advice from the specialist.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Portuguese

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Public Transport

Bus routes 1, 2, and 55 stop immediately outside the main hospital entrance which is opposite the Virtuoso Clinic.

For timetable and fares please view: http://www.baybus.co.nz/

Parking

Free patient parking is available at the rear of the Virtuoso Clinic at 850 Cameron Road.


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