OUR APPOINTMENT OPTIONS
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Dr Karl Cole
Mon 9am to 5pm
Tue & Thu 9am to 12pm
Wed 2pm to 5pm
Dr Diane Leach
Tue & Thu 2pm to 5pm
Fri 9am to 12pm
Dr Tej Tangirala
Tue,Thu & Fri
8:30am to 4:45pm
Dr Andre Peyroux
Mon 9am to 12pm
Wed 9am to 3pm
For medical cover outside these hours go to:
White Cross Clinics Otahuhu
(8am – 10pm. Opening hours may differ on public holidays)
15 – 23 Station Road, Otahuhu
Ph: 09 276 3000
Ascot
(Open 24 hours)
Ground Fl. Ascot Hospital, 90 Greenlane Rd East
Ph: 09 520 9555
Welcome to Papatoetoe Family Doctors
We are an independently owned family orientated general practice located in the heart of old Papatoetoe. We belong to the Procare PHO and RNZCGP Conerstone accredited practice. Our team of doctors and nurses are passionate about providing quality healthcare that is affordable and tailored to each individuals health needs.
We prefer to see patients by appointments but can see patients urgently if needed. Our team is complimented by physio, hand therapy and midwives.
Plenty parking available at the New World carpark.
Contact us to discuss how we can meet your health needs today.
SERVICES
We offer a full range of primary care consultations to patients of all ages. We pride ourselves on being able to assess your needs, advise the best service and help you navigate the confusing maze of sub specialties that is modern health care.
Initial assessment and referral to the most appropriate service, as required.
Driving, insurance and diving medicals.
ACC services, Minor surgery, Punch biopsy, Ear syringe, Skin check, Liquid Nitrogen, IV Infusion and Phlebotomy services (blood taking).
Heart, diabetes, cervical, breast, bowel, prostate and STD checks.
Regular reviews of chronic conditions to optimise treatment and minimise the impact on your life.
Blood pressure, immunisations, travel vaccinations, dressings, pregnancy & STI testing, wart removal, cervical smears, health checks.
Age and family-appropriate check ups.
Multiple services based on quite a few criteria but they include:
- Stop Smoking
- ECG
- Weight loss clinics
- Zoledronate IV infusion
- Iron infusion
- and many more…
FEES
Standard Consultations
(15-minute appointment) with the GP
For patients who are eligible for NZ health benefits
| Regular Consultation (15 mins. ) and ACC Surcharge | ||
| WEEKDAY |
SATURDAY |
|
| 0 - 13 years | FREE | FREE |
| 14 - 17 years | $13 | $18 |
| 18+ years | $19 | $24 |
For patients who are eligible for NZ health benefits
| Regular Consultation (15 mins. ) and ACC Surcharge | ||
| WEEKDAY |
SATURDAY |
|
| 0 - 13 years | FREE | FREE |
| 14 - 17 years | $13 | $18 |
| 18+ years | $19 | $24 |
| Regular Consultation (15 mins. ) and ACC Surcharge | ||||
| Eligible for NZ health benefit with Community Services card |
Eligible for NZ health benefit without Community Services card |
Non Eligible | ||
| 0 - 5 years | FREE | FREE | 0 - 13 years | $20 |
| 6 - 12 years | $20 | $35 | 14 - 17 years | $50 |
| 13+ years | $35 | $50 | 18+ years | $70 |
| Regular Consultation (15 mins. ) and ACC Surcharge | ||||
| Eligible for NZ health benefit with Community Services card |
Eligible for NZ health benefit without Community Services card |
|||
| 0 - 5 years | FREE | FREE | ||
| 6 - 12 years | $20 | $35 | ||
| 13+ years | $35 | $50 | ||
| Non Eligible | |
| 0 - 13 years | $20 |
| 14 - 17 years | $50 |
| 18+ years | $70 |
ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR PROCEDURES GIVEN DURING/AFTER CONSULTATION MAY INCUR EXTRA CHARGES.
PLEASE ASK OUR STAFF FOR MORE DETAILS.
Correspondence/Referral/Forms: $10
Repeat script request will be available after two working days depending on the doctor’s schedule. Please check our timetable.
Repeat prescription fee is $17, Last minute urgent prescription request is $19
ACC – Additional charges may apply for materials and more complex consultations.
- Payment is expected at the time of consultation. Accounts unpaid at the end of the day will have an administrative fee of $5 added. We do not accept Credit Cards.
- Did Not Attend Appointment (DNA) charges: If you fail to attend an appointment and have not advised the clinic 30 minutes prior to the appointment time, there will be a DNA charge added to your account.
For more info regarding eligibility please visit:
health.govt.nz
Please feel free to ask our helpful staff for further information.
STAFF
Dr Karl Cole
MB Chb FRNZCGP PGDip Healinfo
Currently a Chief Clinical Information officer at HealthAlliance , as well as 5/10’s clinical practice at Papatoetoe Family Doctors. He has the NZ Army award for serve and TTCP program award for human factors research, involving deployments to East Timor, Bali and others. As such he gained experience in topical medicine, well health checks, military occupational and diving medicine as well as family medicine. He gained fellowship with the Royal NZ College GPs in 2004. He is married with has three children.
Dr Diane Leach
MB BCh FRNZCGP
Diane is a fellow of the NZ College of Gp’s , she graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1991. She and her cardiologist husband emigrated to NZ in 1996. She worked for a number of years as a pediatric registrar in South Africa prior to coming to NZ and then spent time at Starship Hospital as a registrar . She has worked in general practice for the past 23 years She joined the Papatoetoe practice in 1997. She loves all aspects of general practice and has enjoyed watching her patients grow up and now start their own families, she continues to have a special interest in paediatrics and looking after the elderly. She is also very involved in women’s health and cardiovascular health assessment and prevention. Outside of work she has 3 boys who keep her very busy with all their activities.
Dr Andre Peyroux
Dr Tej Tangirala
Fillicia Widjaya
Practice Manager
Alora Whittaker
Practice Nurse
Alora joined our growing and busy practice in April 2019. She has completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree back in 1989. She is NZ Nursing Council Registered and has 18 years of experience in general practice. She is a certified smear taker and independent immunisation vaccinator. She is also a busy mother who loves cheering her son at his sporting events.
Sharon Vandana
PRACTICE NURSE
Sharon Vandana is a registered nurse who qualified with a Diploma in General and Obstetric Nursing in Fiji in 2007. She moved to New Zealand in 2008 and has worked in general practice and urgent care settings since then. Sharon gained her Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing from the University of Auckland in 2013. Sharon joined the Doctors Onehunga in 2011 and was appointed to the role of Nurse Manager. Her interest lies in women’s health and she has over 6 years’ experience in smear taking. She has special interest in women who have fears of getting their cervical smears done. Sharon is passionate about breaking this barrier and making the experience less stressful for women. In her spare time Sharon enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family and spending quality time with her kids.
Irene Aduca
Practice Nurse
Irene joined Papatoetoe Family Doctors in February 2018 and is an experienced Practice Nurse, graduating in 2007. Irene has done post graduate studies/ diploma in Advanced Nursing and recently finished training to be able to prescribe medications in the community. Irene is able to provide services including: Contraception, Sexual health check and education, Common skin Infections and simple pain relief, Dietary advice/weight management, Sore throat management and diabetes.
Trisha Fa'avae
Medical Receptionist
Rupinder Gill
Medical Receptionist
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