The Doctors Christchurch South medical centre, Sydenham, Christchurch

The Doctors Christchurch South Medical Centre

Welcome to our practice

As a family friendly medical centre The Doctors Christchurch South aims to provide our patients with first class general practice health care and service in accordance with the highest professional standards. Our service is accessible, affordable and responsive to our patients’ needs. Our practice is easy to get to and is fully equipped for the disabled with ample parking. We are also proud to be Cornerstone Accredited.

Covid-19 Testing: phone us to arrange your Covid-19 Test – avoid the queues elsewhere in locations of interest - it’s easy to get an appointment quickly when you’re enrolled with us. Click here to see how to Manage a Positive Covid-19 Result.

Covid-19 Testing At Our Clinic

We ask all patients if you have any Covid-19 symptoms such as cough, cold, sore throat, runny nose or flu-like symptoms or if you're concerned about Covid-19. If you need to get tested for Covid, phone us to arrange your test.

Safety is our priority. We do Covid-19 testing in your car where possible or in an isolation room if an assessment is required. We have strict infection prevention standards in place.

Choice of appointments and how to book them

In Person

Video

Phone

Enrol With Us

We warmly welcome new patients

When you enrol with us, some of the benefits include:

Reminders and recalls for important health management
Pay less to see the doctor than non-enrolled patients
Access to our online patient portal to book appointment, order repeat prescriptions and to view lab test results
There is more information here about why it’s great to be enrolled

Enrol Online

There’s no need to come into the clinic, you can enrol online - it’s secure and confidential. The online form will guide you and you will need to upload suitable identification:

Enrol Here Online

After the enrolment form please complete an online medical questionnaire before your first visit:

Adult Medical Form Child (>16) Medical Form

Paper Enrolment

Paper enrolment forms are still available if you're not able to complete the online form. For each person enrolling, simply print and complete: the Enrolment Form, an Adult or Child Medical Questionnaire and email all files to enquiries@cs.thedoctors.co.nz including a copy of your suitable identification:

Not enrolled but need an appointment?

You can still get an appointment even if you are not enrolled with us e.g. if you’re a visitor to the region. Just phone our friendly team for a casual appointment. Extra charges apply for casual appointments when you are not enrolled.

Online Patient Portal

Are you registered for the online portal?

When you’re enrolled with us you can register for this portal, called Manage My Health (MMH). Then, any time you like 24/7 you can:

book appointments
request repeat scripts
view lab test results

Phone reception 03 332 0108 to start your registration

Here’s How to Complete Your Registration and How to Use The Portal

Our Services

General medicine and accident and accident and emergency care.
Children’s health checks and immunizations
Rest home consultations – Older Persons’ Health
Accident (ACC) consultation
Women’s health checks including cervical smears and breast checks
Men’s health checks
ECG – blood pressure checks and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring
Wound management
Sports injuries
Driver’s medical licence
Contraception, family planning, sexual health
Pipelle biopsy
Mirena insertion
Aclasta insertion
Jadelle insertion
Dermoscopy – imaging of moles to assist diagnosis of melanoma
Minor surgery
Acupuncture
Podiatrist on site weekly
Travel advice and immunizations
Diabetes checks and education
Asthma education
Spirometry clinics
Insurance medicals
Pre-employment medicals and ESR urine drug screening
Blood samples collected on site for testing
Sleep clinic
Audiometry
Liquid nitrogen

Book your flu vaccination

Book your flu vaccination through the patient portal, using the online form to request an appointment or phoning us on 03 332 0108

Flu Vaccine - Patient Portal

Request Flu Vaccine Booking

Hours

Standard Hours

Monday - Friday 8am – 5:30pm for booked GP appointments
Closed weekends and public holidays

Please NOTE:

To arrange an appointment or request a prescription please telephone between 8am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Outside these hours your call will be answered by a registered nurse, who may advise you to go to the 24-Hour Surgery.
Prescription requests will be cleared at the end of every day. Please allow 3 working days to obtain a repeat prescription. We will notify you when the prescription is read to pick up.
We have free parking onsite.

After Hours

24 hour service is provided through our membership with the 24 Hour Surgery, Cnr Bealey Ave and Colombo Street, phone 365-7777.

If you have a medical emergency, call 111

Patient Fees

GP and ACC Consultation Fees for Enrolled Patients

Age	Fee
0 - 13	FREE
14 - 17	$42
18 - 24	$50
25 - 65+	$52

CSC: 14 - 17	$13
CSC: 18 - 65+	$19.50

ACC consult: 0 - 13	FREE
ACC consult: 14 - 17	$32
ACC consult: 18 - 65+	$42

*Additional fees for non-enrolled patients will apply

Prices effective 19 August 2020

NB: All prices are subject to change without prior notice

Pay Online

Good news, paying online is easy.

You can pay securely using a credit or debit card or internet banking (Account2Account payments) - just click below to make a payment. Payment is due on the day of your appointment. In addition to paying online you can pay in person at the centre with cash, eftpos and credit card.

Make a Payment

Our Team

Manage

Dr Lisa Rhee

Dr Lisa Rhee

I completed my medical training in Christchurch's Sister City Adelaide, South Australia in 2012. While working as a hospital resident there, I completed Diploma of Child Health (Westmead Hospital & U. Syd) and Certificate in Emergency Medicine (ACEM). I undertook Australian General Practice Training in New South Wales in 2016 and attained fellowship two year later. I am blessed to be doing what I love doing. It's rewarding to care for my patients. My interests outside medicine are enjoying walks, gym fitness and spending time with friends and family - including my 19 months-old daughter.
Dr John Gallivan

Dr John Gallivan

Dr John Gallivan has recently moved to Christchurch from Melbourne with his wife and 9 month of boy.
Dr Sanjeev Deo

Dr Sanjeev Deo

I was born and raised in Christchurch and studied medicine at Otago University, graduating in 2010. I started my GP training in 2016 after working in Blenheim, Nelson, and spending a short time overseas. It is great to be back home in Christchurch. Outside of medicine I enjoy photography, tramping, music, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Nursing & Administration Team

Nursing & Administration Team

Nurse Manager: Katrina Mc Dermott
Nurses: Maree Hibberd, Karen Fitzpatrick, Maureen Lyons, Kathy Chamberlain, Nicole McKenzie, Alysha Blenkinsop
Administration: Marg Cloughley, Ann Stevens, Juliet McGuire, Felicity Levy, Debbie Callaghan, Leigh Maguire, Andrea Newton, Jasmine Weaver
Medical Centre Manager: Sarah Knox
Dr Iuliana Botnarenco

Dr Iuliana Botnarenco

Currently on Maternity Leave. Will be returning to The Doctors Christchurch South March 2021
Dr Landon Hepi

Dr Landon Hepi
Dr Robin Dawson

Dr Robin Dawson

I grew up in Scotland and graduated in medicine from the University of Aberdeen. I completed my GP training and gained membership of the Royal College of GPs (MRCGP) in 1994. While working at Dunedin Hospital in 1997 I completed the University of Otago Diploma in Child Health (DCH). Since 1998 I have worked in general practice in New Zealand, the UK and Australia. I joined the Christchurch South Health team in 2014.My medical interests include child health, minor surgery, ophthalmology and musculoskeletal medicine.I love to spend time in the great New Zealand outdoors: tramping, mountaineering, mountain biking, kayaking and triathlons.I also enjoy playing the guitar and singing.
Dr Clive Hunter

Dr Clive Hunter

I qualified in 1974 from Otago University. I was born and grew up in Dunedin. I have practiced medicine in USA, Australia and England. Dip Obstetrics, Auckland University 1978. I joined Christchurch South Health in 1979. Outside interests include fitness, sports (passionate skier), reading, pets, movies, music wine and food.
Dr Clare Botha-Reid

Dr Clare Botha-Reid

I was born in South Africa and I graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1983. I emigrated to New Zealand in 1993 and joined the team at Christchurch South Health in 2000. I enjoy all aspects of my job, and have special interests in child and women’s health. My outside interests include yoga, running in the hills, gardening and cooking.

Latest News

We've changed our name!

We changed our name to The Doctors Christchurch South. Click here for our latest newsletter and what is going on in our practice to meet your needs.

Your Feedback

We welcome your feedback and always strive to provide the best care and advice. Let us know how we did. If things didn't go the way you wanted there may be something we can do to help put it right.

1. Online Form Direct to Your Medical Centre
- Click here to complete this online form
2. Or Email Our Clinical Advisory Team
- If you don’t feel comfortable talking with anyone in your medical centre directly, you can complete the feedback form below and one of our National Clinical Advisory Team will follow up with you.
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3. Or for more information and other ways to give feedback, you can also contact:
- The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) on 0800 112 233 or follow their process outlined by the HDC online. The HDC is an independent agency that promotes and protects the rights of those who use health and disability services
- The National Health and Disability Advocacy Service and follow their process online.

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