New Patients
Whangamata Medical Centre welcomes new patients to enrol with us.
Enrolment
WMC is a Cornerstone Accredited Practice and is part of the Midlands Health Network.
View more information at www.midlandshn.health.nz
We are currently enrolling patients who currently live in the townships of Whangamatā, Whiritoa, Onemana and Opoutere.
New patients will be asked to complete a Patient Enrolment Form when they first come in or one can be downloaded here:
Click here for Patient Enrolment Form
Please print out form, complete and return to WMC – either in person by dropping into reception or by emailing completed forms and ID requirements (information below) to enrolments@wmcentre.co.nz .
Once we have received the completed forms we will request your medical history from your previous doctor.
Please note:
A separate enrolment form needs to be filled out for each patient, including all children.
Photo identification (please see bekow list of idenfication requirements) will need to be provided for all persons over the age of 16.
Patients over the age of 16 must sign an individual Transfer of Notes request form.
Your first consultation will be an extended 30 minute appointment, preferably after your notes have been received, so our clinicans can familiarise themselves with you.
Your first appointment will be with a Nurse who will ensure your records are correct. Please note you will not be able to order medications at this appointment. If you have a significant medical history, or require medications you will also be required to make an appointment with a Doctor. See fees below.
Consultations are by 15 minute appointment, or longer if required (although you may be charged for the extra time).
Nurses Consultation (30 mins) $30.00
GP consultation (30mins) $50.00
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT:
Failure to provide all relevant documentation and information will result in you remaining as a casual patient (and charged accordingly) until the enrolment process is fully complete.
We do not run accounts, so payment is required at time of consultation. Please see here for information regarding fees.
Click here for more information on Identification Requirements
To make an appointment, phone 07 865 8032 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
Please let the receptionist know if your appointment is urgent, or if it requires extra time eg., an insurance medical or driving licence.
If you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify us as soon as possible as appointments are in high demand.
Failure to attend your booked appointment without advising us may incur a fee.