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EndocrineBOP - Cinthia Minatel Riguetto

Private Service, Endocrinology

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Dr Cinthia Riguetto is an endocrinologist and diabetes specialist with expertise in the management of diabetes and general endocrine disorders.

Referrals are accepted for: 

  • diabetes management and its complications
  • thyroid disorders
  • general endocrinology
    • obesity, lipids and hyperlipidaemia
    • reproductive disorders (menstrual disorders, male hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, hormone replacement therapy)
    • calcium and bone metabolism
    • pituitary disorders
    • adrenal disorders
We offer in-person or telehealth/virtual appointments.

What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the science of hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by one part of the body and act upon another part. 
Your endocrinologist is a specialist doctor interested in diseases that affect your hormones. The major areas endocrinologists work in are:
  • diabetes
  • thyroid diseases
  • obesity 
  • lipid disorders 
  • calcium and bone metabolism (osteoporosis and other disorders)
  • sex hormone imbalances
    • menstrual disorders, male hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, hormone replacement therapy
  • disorders of the pituitary gland
  • disorders of the adrenal glands

Consultants

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Referral Expectations

  • You will be referred by your General Practitioner (GP) to an endocrinologist if you have a problem with any part of your endocrine system (the system that makes hormones). 
  • You may be asked to undergo some tests or fill in a questionnaire before seeing the doctor in the clinic to help with the diagnosis. 
  • You may have ongoing follow-up with the specialist or have your treatment carried out by your GP with advice from the specialist.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Portuguese

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Public Transport

Bus routes 1, 2, and 55 stop immediately outside the main hospital entrance which is opposite the Virtuoso Clinic.

For timetable and fares please view: http://www.baybus.co.nz/

Parking

Free patient parking is available at the rear of the Virtuoso Clinic at 850 Cameron Road.

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Virtuoso, Suite 6, Level 1
850 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112

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Street Address

Virtuoso, Suite 6, Level 1
850 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 56
Tauranga 3140
New Zealand

This page was last updated at 1:08PM on June 14, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by EndocrineBOP - Cinthia Minatel Riguetto.