East Otago Health

117 District Road, Palmerston

Contact Details

Phone (03) 465 1444
Email reception@eastotagohealth.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: palmerhc

Street Address

117 District Road
Palmerston
Otago 9430

Postal Address

117 District Road
Palmerston 9430

Description

East Otago Health provides 24 hour, 7 days per week, Medical Care to the East Otago Community. Our main clinic is located in Palmerston, East Otago, with a satellite clinic in Waikouaiti, located 14km to the south.
We have a dedicated team of Clinical Staff, PRIME Responders, and Administration/Reception Staff.

East Otago Health is a Rural General Practice, and also holds the PRIME response contract for the region.

 

Staff
Our team is made up of General Practitioners and as follows;

Practice Manager: Jane Roberts

Nurse Team: Liz (Nurse Practitioner), Michelle (Nurse Practitioner), Briar, Cindy, Natasha, Sue

Prime Nurse Team: Liz, Michelle, Briar, Cindy, Jane B

Admin Team: Linda, Lillian, Shannon, Jane R

Emergency Notification

 
Healthline - 0800 611 116
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865
Lifeline – 0800 543 354

Doctors

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

  • Dr Elizabeth Harris

    General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered

    Available at 117 District Road, Palmerston

  • Dr Paul Krinyak

    General Practitioner

    Available at all locations.

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.

What does "enrolling" mean?

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $44.00 $13.00
18 to 24 years $55.00 $19.50
25 to 44 years $55.00 $19.50
45 to 64 years $55.00 $19.50
65+ years $55.00 $19.50
Casual Patients  
Under 13 yrs $25
13-17 yrs $95
18-24 yrs $110
25-44 yrs $110
45-64 yrs $110
65+ yrs $110

 

Hours

117 District Road, Palmerston

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

LATE NIGHT CLINICS: 

From Tuesday the 13th August 2024 we will be open until 7pm one night per week - alternating between Palmerston and Waikouaiti clinics to accomodate your needs, please call for your appointment or book via MMH..

After hours and weekends:

We provide urgent and emergency care outside of clinic opening hours.
To speak to the on-call Clinician phone 03 465 1444, your call will be directed automatically to their mobile. 
(This service is not for appointment bookings or repeat prescriptions)

 

 

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar).

201 Main Rd, Waikouaiti

Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

After hours and weekends: We provide urgent acute and emergency care outside of clinic opening hours. To speak the on call nurse phone 03 465 1444
NOTE: This service is not for repeat prescribtions or results

After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.  

Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar).

Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)
Immunisation
Adult and Child Medical Care
Health screening
Minor Surgery
Cervical Screening
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Liquid Nitrogen
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
ECG
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Patient Portal

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Website

eastotagohealth.co.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz./gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/east-otago-health/