Taradale Medical Centre

doctor — Taradale · Napier

About Taradale Medical Centre

A Cornerstone accredited general practice at 20 to 24 Puketapu Road in Taradale, Napier. The practice is a member of the Hawke's Bay Primary Health Organisation, and it is involved in teaching with the University of Otago Medical School and Eastern Institute of Technology. Medical and nursing students may be involved in care, and all trainees are supervised.

GP consultations are generally 15 minutes, and 30 minutes for patients with several issues. Practice nurses see patients for blood pressure checks, asthma and diabetes follow-up, minor problems, blood tests, cervical smears, child immunisations and triage of injuries. Insurance and employment medicals need a 30-minute appointment with a nurse too. Minor surgery such as mole and skin cancer removal, and ingrown toenails, is done at a separate appointment after an assessment. The practice runs a nurse-led skin check clinic for enrolled Taradale patients, and sexual health checks, which are free for people aged 18 and under. The practice offers virtual appointments through Practice Plus, and a patient portal for bookings, repeat prescriptions and test results.