The Doctors Tikipunga

The Doctors Tikipunga Medical Centre

Welcome to our practice

The Doctors Tikipunga are a long established general practice in Tikipunga and we are proud to provide our local community health care and advice. We have female and male doctors available, plenty of parking and wheelchair access. There are a number of languages spoken: Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language and English.  We are also proud to be Cornerstone Accredited.

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
  • Passcode, touch/facial recognition – no more forgetting your username and password!

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

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

While The Doctors App is best experienced on your phone/tablet, it can also be accessed on your computer. You can use the above invite code to create an account online.

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Find out more here about the App, including the prize draw Ts & Cs and how to get help or support.

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 09 435 2528 or 111 in an emergency.

Certified Tests for Travel & Pre-Employment
We also offer certified proof of a negative COVID-19 RAT or PCR test result for international travel or pre-employment - visit our info page here

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

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Request Covid Vaccine

Complete the online form, book through Book My Vaccine or phone us on 09 435 2528 for 5-11 year olds, standard vaccines and boosters.

Consults
Many consults are virtual (phone or video), with some in person. Phone 09 435 2528 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.

Choice of appointments and how to book them

 
In Person
 
Phone

Enrol With Us

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Our enrolment capacity is currently limited, please phone or email reception to discuss availability. In the meantime we welcome you to join our waitlist. 

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 admin@paramounthealth.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

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!

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

Qr code Description automatically generated

  1. Select ‘create account’ and enter our special invite code: TIKI
  2. 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

Our Core Services

  • General Health and Wellness
  • GP Appointments
  • Women's and Men's Health Checks
  • Minor Surgery
  • Fracture Clinic
  • Well Being Support
  • Immunisations
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Long Term Care and Advice
  • Travel Health
  • ECG
  • Liquid Nitrogen

Flu Vaccinations

Book your flu vaccination through the patient portal, using the online form to request an appointment or phoning us on 09 435 2528

Flu Vaccine - Patient Portal

Request Flu Vaccine Booking

Additional Health Businesses Onsite

  • Pharmacy very close by

Hours

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Standard Hours

Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm for booked GP appointments

 If you have a medical emergency, call 111

 

Patient Fees

GP Consults - Enrolled Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $13.00 $13.00
18+ years $19.50 $19.50

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

GP Consults - Casual Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $45.00 $25.00
18+ years $85.00 $65.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Nurse Consults - Enrolled Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $13.00 $13.00
18+ years $19.50 $19.50

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Additional services are ADDED ON to the nurse consultation charge as follows :

Blood Pressure Check $16.00
Injections $16.00
Smear $21.00
Spirometry $40
Dressing - small NON ACC $10, Dressing - large NON ACC $20
Depo Provera $20
Liquid Nitrogen $16
Pregnancy Test $18
Moca $20

Standalone Services offered by Nurses:

Travel Consult with a nurse $40
ECG 

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Nurse Consults - Casual Patients

Age Standard
0-13 years FREE
14-17 years $25.00
18+ years $35.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Additional services are ADDED ON to the nurse consultation charge as follows :

Blood Pressure Check $16.00
Injections $16.00
Smear $21.00
Spirometry $40
Dressing - small NON ACC $10, Dressing - large NON ACC $20
Depo Provera $20
Liquid Nitrogen $16
Pregnancy Test $18
Moca $20

Standalone Services offered by Nurses:

Travel Consult with a nurse $40
ECG 

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

ACC Consults - Enrolled Patients

Age Standard
0-13 years FREE
14-17 years $13.00
18+ years $19.50

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

ACC Consults - Casual Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $45.00 $25.00
18+ years $85.00 $65.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

International Patients

Age GP Consult ACC Consult
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $50.00 $50.00
18+ years $85.00 $85.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Prescriptions

Age Collecting From Practice
(Non Urgent)		 Urgent /
Same Day Request
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $10.00 $13.00
18+ years $18.50 $26.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

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 services and subsidised services (where patients pay a fee to cover some of the costs). We will always try to ensure all our patients benefit from any funded services that they are eligible for.

Providing health care services and running a medical centre comes at a cost, including wages, building costs and medical supplies. Some services and fees, while subsidised, are in place to cover these costs.

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 as these countries have reciprocal agreements with New Zealand.

Ask our reception team if you think you may be entitled to a funded service for your visit.

Useful Information About Fees at The Doctors

General Practice Services

  • Payment is due at time of consultation. 
  • We are currently not accepting casual and non-enrolled patients.
  • 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.
  • Consultations that are unpaid on the day will incur a $10 late payment surcharge.  Should the outstanding account be paid within five days, the surcharge will be removed.
  • At month end statement run, accounts with an outstanding balance at 30 days, will incur a $10 administration fee.
  • Unpaid accounts may be sent to Debt Collection. The debtor (patient) is responsible for all debt collection fees.
  • 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.

Urgent Care Services

  • Payment is required the day of consultation. Fees may vary due to the time taken and materials used.
  • Medical consumables will be charged separately.

Our Team

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  • Sarah Swain - Lead Nurse

    Sarah Swain - Lead Nurse

    Sarah is our lead clinical nurse responsible for leading our nurses to offer exceptional care to our patients.

  • Dr Billy Horner

    Dr Billy Horner

    We welcome Dr William (Billy) Horner, General Practitioner from the UK. 

  • Multi-Site Medical Centre Manager Bronwyn Barlow

    Multi-Site Medical Centre Manager Bronwyn Barlow

    Bronwyn is a born and bred Northlander originally from the west coast, now living with her husband on the beautiful Tutukaka coast. Bronwyn has worked in Primary care for over 20 years and thoroughly enjoys the challenges and variety the Medical Centre Manager position provides on a daily basis. 

    She has a passion for all things “health and wellbeing” and has many years of finance and management experience. She is also an active participant in her husband’s Marine Boat Building business, Offshore Boats NZ. 

    Bronwyn is a very proud mum of her two children, Monica an Occupational Therapist in Wellington and Thomas who is living the dream on a superyacht in the Mediterranean currently. When not working, she will be in the great outdoors - not far from water, gardening, reading or studying and quality time with fabulous friends and family.  

    “I am so looking forward to the day when international travel is available once again, because I have a lengthy wish list and a family holiday that is well overdue”.

    Ko Bronwyn tōku ingoa
    Tēnā Koe

  • Dr John Benton

    Dr John Benton

    General Practitioner

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  • Dr Richard Davis

    Dr Richard Davis

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

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Your Feedback

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  • 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

    2.  Or email our Clinical Advisory Team

    • If your feedback is of a sensitive nature or involves medical centre management*, please contact Green Cross Health directly by emailing feedback.medical@greencrosshealth.co.nz directly. You will receive an acknowledgement within 5 working days. 
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    • *Please note, once we have contacted you, we will ask for your permission to share information with centre management to resolve your complaint and improve our services.

    3.  Or for more information and other ways to give feedback, you can also contact:

General Enquiry (Please do not send clinical queries via this form. You will need to book an appointment via the online portal or phone reception to book)

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09 435 2528

Paramount Parade
Tikipunga
Northland 0112

admin@paramounthealth.co.nz

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed weekends and public holidays.

Holiday Hours
Closed 23 Dec - 26 Dec
Open 27 Dec - 29 Dec
Closed 30 Dec - 2 Jan
Open 3 Jan - 5 Jan
Closed 6 Jan - 7 Jan

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