The Doctors Red Beach

Important notice:

Due to the on-boarding of Dr Charslund and his patients to our practice management system, our system will be unavailable for a period from Friday 28th March until Monday 31st March at 12pm.

Telephones - our phones will be offline on Monday morning until approx. 9.30am.

The Doctors App will be unavailable from 3pm Friday until Monday at 12pm.

If you have an urgent query during this time, please email reception@rb.thedoctors.co.nz. We will be monitoring this email regularly.

We appreciate this is an inconvenience and thank you in advance for your understanding during this period.

Welcome to our Practice

Our full range of General Practice (GP) services provides care for our enrolled patients with booked appointments, Monday to Friday. Our dedicated team of GPs and practice nurses is here to offer you quality, patient-centered healthcare and support in women's and men's health, child and youth health, and long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.

All services delivered by our practice are backed by Foundation Accreditation, achieved through adherence to ongoing legal and safety standards and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Our facilities are comfortable and purpose-built to provide you with the best possible care.

We’re now taking bookings for flu vaccines. It’s free for people who meet the eligibility criteria. You can still get a flu vaccine if you’re not eligible for a funded one, for a small fee.

For enrolled patients, click the link below to book an appointment for a flu vaccine.

Book Flu Vaccine

For casual patients, please call us to book an appointment.

Covid-19 Tests & Results
If you have Covid-19 symptoms or are a household contact of a positive case please phone us to arrange your test. Most testing is now done via Rapid Antigen Testing (RATs) with results available within 30mins. You will need to self-report your result via My COVID Record or by calling 0800 222 478 and pressing option 3. The majority of positive cases will be able to self-manage and required to follow current isolation rules. If you have concerns or if your symptoms are worsening, call us on 09 427 9130 or 111 in an emergency.

Managing a Positive Result
Click here for managing a positive result and your symptoms at home.

Covid-19 Vaccinations
Click here for details.

Consults
Many consults are virtual (phone or video), with some in person. Phone 09 427 9130 to book and tell us if you have any Covid-19 symptoms. We will explain what to do when coming into the practice. Please wear a mask at all times.

How To Book An Appointment

For enrolled patients

Click the link below to book an appointment with our GPs and medical team.

Book Appointment

For enrolled patients, we recommend using our patient portal, The Doctors App. Log in via the app on your phone or the desktop version to view available practitioners and appointments.

Please note: Booking through the app is available for enrolled patients only. If you don’t have a login, please create an account here. If you have just enrolled, please note that you won’t have access to The Doctors App until we have confirmed your enrolment via email. If you are unsure, please call us.

To Download ‘The Doctors App’ on your mobile:

1. Scan the QR code below, or click on the Apple or Google Play buttons which will take you directly to the app store to download it.

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2. Select ‘Create Account’ and enter the unique practice invite code: REDB

3. Enter your details. Please make sure your name, date of birth, and mobile number match the details you gave us when you enrolled 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

Enrolling with us means you understand and accept our standard terms and conditions

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 Online Here

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 reception@rb.thedoctors.co.nz including a copy of your suitable identification:

Enrol In Person

The last way you can Enrol is to pop into the clinic and fill out a form at reception - please bring either NZ Passport or Birth Certificate Resident or Work Visa and Passport

Our enrolment capacity is currently limited.

We are operating on a one-in/one-out basis. Please contact the practice to join the waitlist. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Your healthcare is our highest priority, and we will reopen enrolments when we are able. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you need to speak to a GP, we can offer you an online consultation, usually on the same day. With The Doctors Online, you can book a casual appointment and connect with a doctor via phone or video call. Before you book, check our FAQs to make sure your health concerns are suitable for an online appointment - Book Here

Online Patient Portal

Our patients use The Doctors App as their online patient portal, an easy-to-use tool designed to empower them to manage their healthcare conveniently.

About The Doctors App

Book and manage appointments quickly
Request repeat prescriptions
View lab test results
Access a summary of your health information
Easily connect with your general practice team
Secure login with passcode or facial recognition – no more forgetting usernames and passwords

The Doctors App is available for download on mobile devices and is also accessible via web browsers.

The Doctors App is now live - download today!

Book and manage appointments quickly
Request repeat prescriptions
View lab test results
A summary of your health information
Great way to connect with us, your general practice team
Passcode, touch/facial recognition – no more forgetting your username and password!

It’s easy, scan this QR code to download or find ‘The Doctors’ on Google Play or the App Store

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Select ‘create account’ and enter our special invite code: REDB
Enter your details – these must match what your practice holds on file

While The Doctors is best experienced on the app, it can also be accessed online. You can use the above invite code to create an account online.

Our Services

GP Appointments

Repeat Prescriptions

THE DOCTORS APP: You can request your repeat prescription through The Doctors App on your phone.

PHONE: You can phone and leave a message on our nurse line for a repeat prescription. Please allow a minimum of 48 hours from time of payment for processing your prescription to the pharmacy. Please be very clear when leaving a message, and leave the following information;

* Clearly state your full name

* Date of Birth

* Phone number

* Medications required

* Which pharmacy you would like it to be sent to

Repeat prescriptions will only be done for medications previously prescribed by one of our doctors. Please note, some medications you will not be able to get a repeat prescription for without seeing your doctor first.

If you leave a message for a prescription, the nurse will only contact you if there is an issue with the script.

Please note - A prescription fee will be charged to all scripts done outside of a consultation.

Well Being Support

Men's Health Checks

Long Term Condition Care

Minor Surgery

Flu Vaccine

Book your flu vaccination through the patient portal, using the online form to request an appointment or phoning us on 09 427 9130

Flu Vaccine - Patient Portal

Request Flu Vaccine Booking

Travel Vaccines

ECG

Liquid Nitrogen

Hours

If you have a medical emergency, please call 111.

GP Services Hours

Mondays to Fridays: 8am - 5pm

Closed weekends and public holidays

Patient Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

Age	Doctor - Standard	With CSC
0 - 13 years	FREE	FREE
14 - 17 years	$52.00	$13.00
18 - 24 years	$72.00	$19.50
25 - 44 years	$72.00	$19.50
45 64 years	$72.00	$19.50
65+ years	$72.00	$19.50

Age	Nurse - Standard	With CSC
0 - 13 years	FREE	FREE
14 - 17 years	$40.00	$13.00
18 - 24years	$40.00	$19.50
25 - 44 years	$40.00	$19.50
45 - 64 years	$40.00	$19.50
65+ years	$40.00	$19.50

Charges included Consult Fee:

+ ECG only: $67.00

+ Insurance Medical: $260.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

All consultations and services must be paid for at the time of a patient's appointment. Any appointment cancellations less than 2 hours of the scheduled time will incur the full consult charge.

All fees are based on a single appointment, extended consultations may incur additional charges. Fees may vary due to the time taken and materials used.

ACC Enrolled Patient Fees

Age	Doctor - Standard	With CSC
0 - 13 years	FREE	FREE
14 - 17 years	$52.00	$13.00
18 + years	$72.00	$19.50
25+ years	$72.00	$19.50

Age	Nurse - Standard	With CSC
0 - 13 years	FREE	FREE
14 - 17 years	$40.00	$13.00
18+ years	$40.00	$19.50
25+ years	$40.00	$19.50

All consultations and services must be paid for at the time of a patient's appointment. Any appointment cancellations less than 2 hours of the scheduled time will incur the full consult charge.

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Repeat Prescription Fees (For Enrolled Patients Only)

If you are not enrolled at The Doctors Red Beach, please contact your usual GP for a repeat prescription.

All medication is checked by your doctor prior to being released. Clinical reviews of your medications are essential and in the best interests of your health.

Standard Service - Allow up to 3 Working Days once payment has been received

Age - Years	Standard - 3 Working Days Short
0 - 13 years	FREE $10.00
14+ years (with CSC)	FREE $10.00
14+ (no CSC)	$30.00 $10.00

Prescriptions requested after 12pm on a Friday WILL NOT be available until the following week.

Please note - A Prescription fee is charged for all scripts done outside of a consultation

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Blood Pressure Check

Performed by the Practice Nurse

PRICE - $20.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Diabetes Support

We offer a service to support pre and existing diabetics.

Currently we have funding for diabetes support, so while we have access to this there will be no charge.

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Smears / Cervical Screening - Doctor

If you are also needing a consultation, please book a double appointment - Consultation fee is additional to the procedure.

PRICE - $82.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Smears / Cervical Screening - Nurse

You can request a nurse to complete your smear or Cervical Screening swab.

+ Cervical Smear: $50.00

+ HPV Test: $40.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Driver License Medicals

Drivers licence medicals involves an appointment with both the nurse then the doctor.

Age - Years	Standard Short
18+ years	$130.00 $110.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Additional GP Services

+ Paperwork Standard: $ 40.00

+ Paperwork With CSC: $26.00

+ Liquid Nitrogen per Site: $18.00

+ Injections Administration (GP): $25.00

+ ECG in Consult Request: $67.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Depo Provera

At a time, suitable to you.

PRICE - $30.00

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here.

Standard Payment Terms and Conditions

The Cost of Health Care in New Zealand

Healthcare in New Zealand is a mixture of free and subsidised services, where patients pay a fee to cover some of the costs of providing healthcare services.

Free and subsidised care is only available to New Zealand residents, with exceptions in some cases for visitors from countries like the UK and Australia where New Zealand have reciprocal agreements. Ask our reception team if you think you may be entitled to a funded service for your visit or have any other questions on our fees.

Useful Information About Fees at The Doctors

Payment is due the day of consultation or service - prior to your appointment.
Repeat prescriptions must be paid for before the prescription is issued or sent to a pharmacy.
All fees are based on a single appointment, extended consultations may incur additional charges. Fees may vary due to the time taken and materials used.
Medical consumables will be charged separately.
Weekends, afterhours and public holidays will incur additional fees
Accounts may only be set up with the approval of the Medical Centre Manager.
Accounts that are unpaid will be sent to Debt Collection. The debtor (patient) is responsible for all debt collection fees.
Normal consultation charges apply to Virtual or Phone Consultations.
Newly enrolled patients may require a double appointment for their first visit. A double appointment fee will apply.
Four hours cancellation notice for a booked appointment is required. Non-attendance will incur a normal consultation fee.
Our practice nurses are skilled professionals and there is a fee when you see them for advice or services.
If you have a Community Services Card, you may be eligible for a reduced consultation or prescription fee.
If not paid in full an additional $10.00 fee will be charged for all age groups

Pay Online

Patient Fees on our website are effective from the 02nd of July 2024. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, leading to delays in payment. If you anticipate any difficulties in meeting your payment obligations, we encourage you to discuss this on the day with our reception team or reach out to accounts@rb.thedoctors.co.nz or call us on 09 427 9130 as soon as possible.

We offer different payment methods:

Medeor Pay by Link - This is a secure online payment option. The clinic sends you a link which allows you to have full visibility of all your unpaid invoices and you can choose to pay the full outstanding amount or make a part payment. Please note each link is valid for 21 days or until any changes have been made to your account.

Pay Online via Direct Credit - To make a payment to an account, please use the patients first and last name as reference. Our official bank payee name: The Doctors (Coastcare) Ltd & our bank account number: 02 0108 0416569 01 (note end digits are 01 NOT 00).

Cash and EFTPOS - We accept cash and EFTPOS payments in the clinic. All credit card and PayWave transactions will ensure a 2.7 % surcharge per transaction.

Late Payment Fee & Administration Fee

To ensure the smooth processing of our services and to encourage timely payments, we have introduced the following changes to our payment policies, effective from the 25th August 2023.

Late Payment Fee - A late payment fee of $10.00 will be applied to accounts that has not been paid in full on the day of service or consultation. The late payment fee will be removed if full payment has been made within 5 working days from the service or consultation date. This fee is designed to reflect the additional administrative costs associated with handling overdue payments.

Administration Fee - Furthermore, if your account remains unpaid for more than 30 days for any service provided, an additional Administration Fee of $10.00 will be charged.

We encourage you to make your payments on the day of service to avoid incurring additional fees.

Our GP Team

Manage

Dr Nipa Dani

Dr Nipa Dani

Please help us welcome our new doctor who will be starting with us from the 4th November 2024

Our newest staff member - Dr Nipa Dani

Dr Dani is U.S. trained/ board certified Family Medicine physician with extensive experience in primary care with interests in geriatric care. She did her medical school training in India and is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. When not working, Nipa likes spending time with her family and enjoy traveling, reading and baking.
Dr Ivan Lau

Dr Ivan Lau

Dr Ivan works at our GP clinic on Mondays to Fridays.

Ivan obtained his medical degree in the National University of Singapore in the year 1999. He has since practised family medicine in the community for the last 25 years. While predominantly serving patients in Singapore, Ivan had spent 3 years in Shanghai, China, as a GP doctor in an international hospital group. His areas of GP interest include paediatrics, geriatrics and mental health.

Outside clinical work, Ivan loves doing medical missions and interacting with local communities in developing countries. He does regular trips to Nepal and Cambodia to assist with rural health. He is now based in Auckland together with his family.
Dr Navya Cherukuri

Dr Navya Cherukuri

General Practitioner (MB ChB)

Dr Navya Cherukuri works predominantly in our GP Clinic on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and also in our Urgent Care Clinic from time to time.

Navya graduated from the University of Auckland in 2012. She started training in general practice in 2017 and is currently working towards her GP Fellowship. Navya has a particular interest in women's and paediatric health and minor surgical procedures.

Navya was born in India and moved to New Zealand from the Middle East when she was ten years old. She has lived on the North Shore since then and absolutely loves it! Navya speaks Telugu and a little Hindi. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with friends and family.

Latest News

Online Laboratory Orders at The Doctors Red Beach

eOrder is the new way to send your laboratory test request to the lab. The order is transmitted securely, direct to the laboratory.

What does this mean for you as a patient?

The order cannot be lost.
You can still go to any Labtests, and the staff will be able to look up the order.
No need to phone the practice for reprints or faxes.
You can request a copy of the form if you prefer, but it is not necessary.
Doctors can track the progress of your order as it goes through the laboratory.

Please note: you will only be contacted if your results are abnormal. If you are still concerned or would like to discuss your results, please make an appointment with the doctor.

Nurse Phones

Our nurse team is often inundated with calls and messages and they do their very best to respond to everyone's requests as quickly as possible. A few points to note:

The nurses are often dealing with patients in the practice and won't necessarily see your message straight away
If your request is urgent, please speak to the reception desk, or if you have a health emergency dial 111 and request an ambulance
If you call in the morning, you should receive a call back before the end of the day, if you call after 12pm, it may be the next morning.
Prescriptions can be ordered through our online portal, The Doctors App or by transferring to the nurse line (press 2 after listening to options)
If you order a prescription after 2pm on a Friday, this will not be seen until the Monday morning for processing.
Results can be seen through The Doctors App so please join this secure online patient portal by bringing Photo ID to the reception Team or downloading the app from either the Apple Store or Google Play.

Feedback

If you have feedback or would like to discuss a concern you have with our service, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email (reception@rb.thedoctors.co.nz) or phone (09 427 9130). Your healthcare is our top priority, and we’re here to support you.

The Doctors Red Beach

Welcome to our Practice

How To Book An Appointment

For enrolled patients

We warmly welcome new patients

Paper Enrolment

Enrol In Person

Our enrolment capacity is currently limited.

Online Patient Portal

About The Doctors App

The Doctors App is now live - download today!

Our Services

Hours

GP Services Hours

Patient Fees

Pay Online

Our GP Team

Dr Nipa Dani

Dr Nipa Dani

Dr Ivan Lau

Dr Ivan Lau

Dr Navya Cherukuri

Dr Navya Cherukuri

Latest News

Online Laboratory Orders at The Doctors Red Beach

Nurse Phones

Feedback

Book Appointment