You can now book appointments online
Alert: Patient demand overwhelming for appointments!
Please be aware we are experiencing our pre-christmas rush and there is now a 3-4 day wait for a non-urgent medical appointments.
However if you are acutely sick or injured you will be triaged by phone with a practice nurse who can then book you in to see a GP urgently.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (Covid-19)
Covid Alert Level 1
If you are sick please stay home and phone an MMC Nurse for advice.
If you have an emergency please dial 111.
Covid Testing:
Testing is available at MMC by appointment. You must phone and book a time, wear a mask to the appointment and wait in your car until the booked time.
If you do not have symptoms you will not get tested.
However Pathlab do offer testing for a fee for those travelling overseas or employers demanding testing.
Welcome to the Matamata Medical Centre
Prescriptions: To order a repeat: Please email [email protected] with your name, DOB and medications required. $15 fee applies.
Collection and payment: After 3 working days collect your repeat script from the Medical Centre with payment by Eftpos or credit card.
Faxed/Emailed prescriptions upon request: Online payment is required first
Out of town script requests and home delivery;
Non-Matamata Pharmacies: $25.00 to cover script fee, postage and handling, CSC holders: $20.00.
Online Pharmacies: $15.00 normal script fee, script may be delivered free, conditions apply.
Please advise on your email request which service you wish to use.
Online Payments
Matamata Medical Centre
Westpac: 03 1555 0146307 00
BUT please use your surname and date of birth as reference so we can track the payment.
Matamata Medical Centre is a large, rural practice located in modern, purpose-built premises attached to Pohlen Hospital. MMC is a fully accredited practice under the Cornerstone programme from the Royal NZ College of GPs.
We aim to provide comprehensive family health care to you and your family while you are enrolled with us by our experienced team of GPs and nurses. We welcome your feedback via phone, email or in person through our Practice Manager.
Contact Us
Tel: 07 881 9102
Fax: 07 881 9103
[email protected]
Prescription requests: [email protected]
We are located at the Pohlen Hospital complex, 56 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata 3400
Appointment Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am-4.30pm, Note: Late opening due to staff training: Tues 8 Sept and Tues 6 Oct
Weekends:
URGENT ONLY Clinic
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-12pm (noon)
After Hours Care:
In an Emergency Dial 111
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