Doctors on Cashel is a general medical practice in Christchurch Central, offering a broad range of GP and specialised health services to enrolled and casual patients. The clinic covers everyday primary care alongside more specific services such as gender-affirming care, divers medical assessments, vasectomy, sexual health, and maternity services.
For pregnant patients, Doctors on Cashel offers a free initial consultation with a practice nurse to carry out an assessment and provide resources for next steps, with first-trimester maternity consultations free of charge for all eligible patients under New Zealand's publicly funded health services. Second and third trimester consultations are also free with a referral from a midwife.
The practice operates a tiered fee structure depending on patient status — enrolled patients, casual patients, and non-New Zealand resident patients each have their own fee schedule — and offers a patient portal, repeat prescription requests, and test result access alongside in-person appointments.
Doctors on Cashel operates as a general medical practice in Christchurch Central, offering a wide range of health services that go well beyond standard GP visits. From everyday concerns like coughs, colds and winter illness through to more specialised care, the practice positions itself as a comprehensive option for patients across different life stages and needs.
Alongside core general practice services, Doctors on Cashel offers diet and lifestyle coaching, divers medical assessments, gender-affirming care, sexual health consultations, travel consultations, vaccinations, vasectomy procedures and women's health services. This breadth means patients can access a variety of care types without needing to be referred elsewhere for many common needs.
One of the practice's more specific offerings is its maternity service. Pregnant patients unsure of their next steps can arrange a free consultation with one of the practice nurses, who carry out an initial assessment and provide resources to support the pregnancy journey. First-trimester maternity consultations are free of charge for all eligible patients, in line with New Zealand's publicly funded health services eligibility guidelines. For the second and third trimesters, free consultations continue to be available, provided the patient has a referral from their midwife.
Beyond specific medical services, Doctors on Cashel supports patients with the day-to-day logistics of managing their health: requesting repeat prescriptions, accessing test results, and obtaining medical certificates when needed. A patient portal is also available, giving enrolled patients a way to manage aspects of their care online.
The practice operates a tiered fee system based on patient status. Enrolled patients, casual patients, and non-New Zealand resident patients are each charged according to a separate fee schedule, with payment terms outlined in the practice's Terms of Trade. This structure reflects the standard approach used across New Zealand general practices, where enrolment status affects the cost of a consultation.
Doctors on Cashel keeps patients up to date through a dedicated Notices section on its website, covering topics like the Influenza 2026 season and a 12-month prescribing update. Patients are also encouraged to follow the practice on Instagram for ongoing updates.
The practice is located at 17 Allen Street, Christchurch Central, and is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Outside of these hours, patients are directed to the practice's After Hours Care information for guidance on where to seek care. Appointments can be booked by phone or through the practice's online booking system, and the clinic maintains information on patients' rights and a formal feedback and complaints process for anyone wanting to raise a concern.