Straven Medical is a GP practice at 12 Straven Road in Riccarton, Christchurch. Its doctors list special interests in women's health, skin checks and minor surgery, early pregnancy care, children's health, travel medicine, and care for older people. The practice says it welcomes new patients, and it offers a form to enrol. Quotes can be provided on request.
Patients can book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and see test results through the My Indici portal. For same-day virtual GP consultations, the practice works with Practice Plus, which runs video and phone consultations on weekdays from 9am to 10pm, and on weekends and public holidays from 8am to 8pm. For urgent after-hours care in person, the practice points patients to Pegasus Health 24-hour surgery at 401 Madras Street.
Payment is due at the time of the appointment, and the practice does not run a credit system. Unpaid amounts at the end of the month can attract a $10 admin fee.
Recent news: flu vaccines were offered to enrolled patients from 1 April 2026, and the Bexsero vaccine has been added to the childhood schedule.
Within a kilometre, Open Locally lists one other doctor: MacMurray Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centre, 1.0 km away, rated 5.0 from 9 reviews.
Our pick in Riccarton for a family that wants a GP with a children's health focus.