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Orthotic Department | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

Public Service, Orthopaedics

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8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

The Whangārei Hospital Orthotic Department has three experienced and qualified orthotists.  

Orthotic supports provide assistance in rehabilitation and in the management of disabilities.   The purpose of an orthotic support is to prevent or correct abnormality, to assist or restore function or to immobilise joints, limbs or muscles or to aid healing. The service provides a range of braces and supports from head to toe, accommodative footwear and foot supports and is available to all Northland residents and visitors to Northland. 

To access this service you will require an electronic referral from your GP.
If your referral is for a more complex need and your GP has referred you to a specialist then the referral should be from the specialist.

Specialists can include Orthopaedic surgeon (Public or Private), musculoskeletal physician, rheumatologist or other specialist (Public or Private).
Other referral sources include Hospital based physiotherapist, occupational therapist or podiatrist (note: limited prescribing rights).

Referral Expectations

All referrers must only make referrals for matters that are within their scope of practice

Fees and Charges Description

People referred privately will be required to pay full cost.

The Orthotist will discuss any charge with you at the time of the appointment.

People referred by a hospital specialist or GP will be unlikely to incur any cost for the service.  

In general, ACC covers the cost for ACC patients.

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

2nd Floor
Whangarei Hospital
Maunu Road

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Street Address

2nd Floor
Whangārei Hospital
Maunu Road

Postal Address

Orthotic Reception
Whangārei Hospital
Private Bag 9742
Whangārei

This page was last updated at 10:52AM on May 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Orthotic Department | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).