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Accidents and Injuries

Early attention is always best and we provide treatment for a wide range of accidents and injuries. We’re convenient to town and can visit you at home or work if necessary. Physiotherapy services are also nearby.

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Minor Surgery

Doctors are experienced in minor surgery (such as mole removal) and are happy to discuss whether surgery is appropriate

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Childhood Immunisations

Make an appointment with the Practice Nurse to have your child immunised or to discuss immunisations.  Babies need to have been checked by a doctor before being immunised at 6 weeks.

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Blood Tests

Call for an appointment with the Practice Nurse for blood tests.  Fee for blood test is $5.  When enquiring after laboratory results, please phone in the afternoon when more time can be given to explaining the relevance of any tests requested by the doctor.

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Travel Medicine

If you’re going overseas then you need to plan ahead. Waimate Medical Centre provides comprehensive travel advice on appropriate vaccinations and malaria prevention.

We advise a full consultation 6 weeks before leaving for major trips to allow adequate time to plan and administer the vaccines.

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Liquid Nitrogen

Weekly clinic open from 2-4pm on Tuesdays.  A doctor is available during clinic times to check lesions.

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Home Visits

Doctors are happy to do home visits to those too ill to attend the surgery.  Home visits do incur an extra fee.

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Immigration Medicals

We provide a streamlined service for people wishing to have immigration medical assessments. All blood tests are performed on site and we will also arrange any necessary x-rays.

When making an appointment please make sure that you state an Immigration Medical is required.

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Diabetes Checks

Free annual checks available to all diabetics.  We encourage you to discuss this service with the Practice Nurse.

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Flu Vaccines

Free to those over 65 years and those with chronic illness i.e. asthma, diabetes etc.  Available March - June.

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24 Hour Service

FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 111

When we are closed, help is still available by ringing 03 689 8016.  We offer a 24 hour service from this number.  Our telephones are answered by HomeCare Medical After Hours.  When answered by an answering machine, please be patient and wait for a nurse to come on the line.

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