North Avon Medical Centre
About the Business
Welcome to North Avon Medical Centre, a trusted establishment located on North Avon Road in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a leading health institution, we pride ourselves on having an experienced and dedicated team of health professionals who are committed to providing the best care for you and your family.
At North Avon Medical Centre, we have a team of five highly skilled doctors and four nurses, ensuring that we can cater to the needs of our approximately 5000 patients. Our practice covers a wide area in Christchurch, making it convenient for residents to access our services.
Our practice operates as a cohesive team, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality primary care. All of our general practitioner partners are vocationally trained in General Practice and are Fellows of the Royal College of General Practice, guaranteeing their expertise and commitment to excellence.
In addition to our exceptional doctors, our experienced nurses offer a range of services, including chronic disease management, smoking cessation assistance, health screening, weight management programs, and preventive healthcare. They are an integral part of our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our patients.
To accommodate the needs of our patients, we offer extended hours from 8am to 5.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On Wednesdays, our hours are from 8.30am to 5.30pm, and on Fridays, we are open from 8am to 5pm. If you require urgent consultations outside of these hours, please contact us, and our nurses will triage your call and assess the situation.
North Avon Medical Centre is proud to be a member of Pegasus, which enables us to provide a range of additional population health services. We have established close relationships with community and specialist nursing services, allied health specialists, and mental health services. Our practice is equipped with state-of-the-art testing and treatment equipment, including an ECG, defibrillator, liquid nitrogen, and minor surgical equipment.
To ensure that you receive the care you need even outside of our regular hours, our telephones are answered in-house from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Outside of these hours, our Medical After Hours Team will be available to assist you.
Please note that as of Thursday, August 31st, we will be charging for Nurse Advice. For any further information or to make an appointment, please contact us at 03 389 6655. If you require extended appointments for services such as travel consultations, removal of lesions, punch biopsies, Mirena, Jadelle, IUCD, immunizations, and nursing services, please call us directly.
In the case of after-hours care, we recommend visiting the 24 Hour Surgery located at 401 Madras Street. In case of emergencies, please dial 111.
At North Avon Medical Centre, we prioritize your health and well-being. We are here to provide you with exceptional medical care and personalized attention. Contact us today to schedule your appointment or to learn more about our services.
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Location & Phone number
28 North Avon Road, Richmond, Christchurch, Canterbury 8013, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Love these guys, have been going for nearly 20 years, was one of Murray’s patients till he retired and I’m with Oliver now - always super efficient, nurses are great, Moya is lovely. Have been supportive through a health diagnosis and never felt any judgement. Thanks guys keep up the good work."
"Went to this Medical Centre for 20 years Murray Smith was an amazing GP, a true family Doctor. Not impressed with the new lot, have moved to another clinic."
"Patients that go to this practice are just seen as walking $$ signs. I asked the gp for an application form during a consult. As sometimes happens we remembered on the way out of the consultation. The gp got the form for me, asked me to fill it in, return it and she would complete her part. I did as requested. When I went to pick it up I was charged a further $30. In total....$54 for the consult and $30 for the form filling which should have been part of the consult. Consequently we have found another gp where I've been assured we will not be treated as walking $$s. It's sad when the once family doctor and medical practice has become nothing more than a money making exercise where patients are not valued and making money is the target. Further to my post above.... I am pleased to say the practice manager phone on behalf of the principal and apologized when I told her about the above issue and also another couple of similar issues. In light of this I have to say I was pleased they took this step. I would also like to say that we had no issues with the care we received from the two GPs we saw at the practice."
"For 39 year my husband and I plus family have gone to this Medical Centre with wonderful John Hudson and his great nursing staff. On our many visits it was quiet normal to wait awhile to see him(anything from 15 minutes to an hour) but it was worth it. Even since John has retired these been many times when my husband has had to wait. Today my husband was 15 minutes late and Oliver (Superior) would not see him and we were told to make another appointment. We just walked out after a few comments. Yes it was my husband's fault but I am in disbelief that this has happened at this Surgery. What the hell is the place coming to."
"My family and myself have been looked after by North Avon Medical Center for many many years. Firstly by Murray Smith for many years, great man, now I see Oliver Satchell. Another great man , extremely caring ,takes time to make sure I'm ok and thorough. Genuinely cares and I'm very grateful to see have another fabulous Doctor. The nurses are fabulous and the receptionists, Moya and Bethany,there's another lovely lady there too but I cannot remember her name right now, are wonderful and always happy to see you and always have a smile. All the staff work extremely hard and take pride in caring for their patients. The surgery has grown from strength to strength over the years and it's been wonderful to see. Highly recommend !"
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