The Local Doctors

Welcome to The Local Doctors, a trusted establishment and health point of interest located in Auckland, New Zealand. Our clinic, Local Doctors Otara - Urgent Care & GP Clinic, is conveniently situated on Watford Street in the vibrant Otara shopping centre, near McDonald's. With easy access to the motorway and public transport, and a large car park available, visiting us is hassle-free.

At Local Doctors Otara, we prioritize your health and well-being. Our dedicated team of doctors and nurses are available 7 days a week, from Monday to Sunday, from 8 am to 11 pm, ensuring that you can receive medical help even after work or school. We provide urgent care services for accidents, injuries, and minor ailments such as bumps, bruises, flu, breathing problems, insect bites, cuts, burns, sprains, strains, and more.

In addition to urgent care, our general practice team offers comprehensive medical care for you and your whānau (family). Our GPs and nurses are skilled in managing both physical and mental health problems, including long-term health issues like depression, asthma, and diabetes. We have a diabetes nurse specialist and GPs with a special interest in diabetes care to provide specialized assistance.

When you visit Local Doctors Otara, our doctors and nurses will carefully assess your condition and take fast action. They can also refer you for further treatment, such as x-rays or hospital visits, when necessary. As an ACC provider, we can help you recover from injuries caused by accidents.

We believe in proactive healthcare, which is why we offer screenings, immunizations, and more to help you stay well. Our GPs are also capable of performing minor surgical procedures. We have an extensive team that is ethnically diverse, ensuring a warm and friendly environment. Our team members speak a range of languages including English, Samoan, Tamil, Hindi, Arabic, Punjabi, Malayalam, Filipino, Gujarati, Tongan, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Russian, and Fijian, making it easier for you to communicate your concerns.

At Local Doctors Otara, we understand that your health needs may extend beyond medical care. That's why we have on-site private services such as x-ray, dental, pharmacy, and physiotherapy, ensuring that you can easily access additional treatments if required. We also offer a variety of support services, including community health workers, discharge care coordination, and service subsidies.

Our clinic is committed to providing specialized care for various demographics. We offer comprehensive women's health services, including cervical smear tests, mammogram referrals for breast cancer screening, and pregnancy support. For children under 14 years of age who are enrolled with one of our GP clinics, consultations during normal hours are free. We also provide complete healthcare services for children from before birth to 17 years old.

We prioritize heart health and offer support to prevent health problems like heart attacks and strokes. Our doctors and nurses are ready to answer your questions and provide the necessary support. Immunizations against a wide range of infectious diseases are available at all our clinics, with many immunizations being free.

Planning a trip overseas? Visit one of our two specialist travel medicine clinics for expert advice and necessary vaccinations. We also provide insurance health examination reports in a timely manner.

If you or your loved ones have chronic or long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart problems, gout, or depression, we have highly successful programs to assist in their care. Mental distress is also something we take seriously, and our successful programs are designed to help those experiencing stress or low mood.

Men aged 14 and above can benefit from our prostate symptom evaluation service, where our GPs can diagnose and treat prostate-related issues. For our enrolled patients aged 14-24 years, we offer free consultations for sexual health issues.

At The Local Doctors, we aim to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services to meet the diverse needs of our community. Please answer the questions above to determine the right fees for you and/or your family. Visit Local Doctors Otara - Urgent Care & GP Clinic for all your medical needs, and let us take care of your health.