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COVID-19 TESTING ADVICE:

RAT testing continues to be an important method to enable people who meet Pharmac's eligibility criteria to access COVID-19 antiviral treatment medicine, to reduce the impact of the virus on those at higher risk of severe illness.   

Public health advice for the management of COVID-19 remains unchanged. Testing for COVID-19 using a RAT is still recommended and those with a positive test result should isolate for at least 5 days, even if they only have mild symptoms, and follow the guidance for people with COVID-19.   

Public health advice is available for those who test negative for COVID-19 or have not tested, to guide people on what to do if they have symptoms of a respiratory illness and how to reduce the risk of spreading it on to others. 

The majority of positive cases will be able to self-manage and be required to follow current isolation rules. If you have concerns or if your symptoms are worsening, call us on 09 486 2122 option 2 or 111 in an emergency.

 

 

 

Patient and Staff Safety:

Please call 09486 2122 ext 2 if you are unwell and need an appointment. If you have developed Covid type symptoms, please complete a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT Test) at home before coming into the surgery.  PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE CLINIC UNANNOUNCED.

 PRESCRIPTIONS:  You may order a repeat prescription online through our Patient Portal, Manage My Health, or leave a medication request on the nurses answerphone on 09486.2122 ext 1 with your:  Name, Date of Birth, cellphone number and Pharmacy Name.

Your account will be sent either by text or email for you to pay online. Please allow 24 hours for your script to be sent to your preferred pharmacy.  

Opening Hours

Office/ Reception                        Mon - Fri 8.00am to 5.00pm.  We are now seeing patients face to face although masks are still required to be worn if you have any cold /flu type symptoms. Please advise reception if this is the case. Telephone consultations are also available on request.

WAITING TIMES

Our wait times for a GP appointment have increased significantly due to a shortage of doctors. We apologise for the inconvenience.




 
 

bigstock_Stethoscope_By_Computer_Keyboa_420595.jpgYou're valued as a person and an individual first rather than just a patient at Byron Medical.

We are a Family Practice located at 2, Byron Avenue in Takapuna. We have been providing high quality medical care to the community since 1958. Byron Chambers was the first purpose built Medical centre on the North Shore. Over the years we have been able to deliver health care services with an emphasis on health education and preventative Medicine to the people on the Shore and nearby. Your better health is our priority.

NEW PATIENTS

Unfortunately our books are closed at present.

When we are open for new enrolments, you will need to register with our practice by filling out an Enrolment Form prior to booking your first appointment. 

PLEASE NOTE: We require a minimum of 48 hours to process your enrolment. No appointments can be made prior to this.

If you are not an NZ citizen you may not be eligible for government subsidised care. However, non-eligible patients are able to register and access full medical care for an unsubsidised fee. See our Fees page for more details on consultation rates.

To be eligible for enrolment subsidised care you must meet one of the criteria listed on the back of the enrolment page. You can also find the criteria at the Ministry of Health website – if you are not an NZ citizen, we recommend that you read this as you may still be eligible.

If you are an NZ citizen (including Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau) to enrol at our practice and receive subsidised consultations, you must provide us with a valid form of ID for enrolment such as:

·         your New Zealand passport OR

·         your New Zealand Birth Certificate (or Cook Island, Niue or Tokelau birth certificate) AND two forms of proof that you are the person on the birth certificate

Examples of other identity documents include:

·         a driver licence

·         an 18+ card

·         a Community Services Card or Super Gold Card

·         a School/Tertiary ID Card

If you are not an NZ citizen please bring your passport and your visa(s).

If you have any questions please call reception on  094862122

 

Services We Provide...
  • Adult and Child Medical Care
  • Minor Accident care
  • Immunisation 
  • Travel Advice/ Immunisation
  • Minor Surgery
  • Repeat prescriptions

Why Enrol with us?
  • If you are enrolled then you pay less and there is continuity of care. To find out more please speak to one of our friendly staff. It will be preferred if you could bring in your passport for eligibilty purpose if you are coming in for the first time.