A general practice at 362 Albert Street in Hokowhitu Village, Palmerston North, next to Hokowhitu Pharmacy. The principal doctor, Dr Johansen, has over 35 years of general practice in Palmerston North. The clinic says its staff, doctors and practice nurses are fully qualified across a wide range of healthcare.
It offers minor surgery such as mole removal and skin lesion treatment, cryotherapy, laboratory services, immunisations for children and adults, weight monitoring with nutrition and lifestyle advice, and diabetes and health and wellness assessments. Immunisations include routine childhood checks, tetanus boosters, flu, shingles and COVID vaccines. Appointments are usually 15 minutes, and a double appointment is available for several problems, at an extra charge.
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. Same-day virtual after-hours appointments are offered for patients and their families. Appointments, including for emergencies, are made by phone, and patients are asked to phone ahead rather than walk in. Payment is by cash, EFTPOS or internet banking, and is appreciated on the day of the consultation.
Patients praise the doctors for good advice and for listening. One says the practice is relatively easy to get into if you are a regular, and another was lucky to enrol because the practice is usually full.