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In an emergency

For critical or life-threatening emergencies dial 111

If you are not sure how serious the problem is, call Healthline at any time for advice on 0800 611 116

After hours rural primary care service

Ka Ora Telecare provides free health advice and treatment on weeknights (5pm to 8am) and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.

The Ka Ora team will refer you to the in-person service available in your area if you need it.

Phone: 0800 252 672
Ka Ora Telecare

Contact

For enquiries or appointments, call 03 782 6710

Postal address:

21 Waverley Street
Karamea
West Coast 7893

Email: Karamea.HealthClinic@wcdhb.health.nz

Open hours

Karamea Health Centre is open 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

How to get to Karamea Health Centre

Karamea Health Centre is at:

21 Waverley Street
Karamea
West Coast 7893

Departments and services

Karamea Health Centre provides the following services.

General medical:

  • blood pressure checks
  • chronic care management
  • diabetes service
  • driver license medicals
  • ECG heart checks
  • general and family medical care
  • insurance medicals
  • IV infusions for osteoporosis treatment
  • liquid nitrogen and cryotherapy
  • maternity and shared care maternity
  • men's health services
  • minor accidents
  • palliative care and advanced care planning
  • skin cancer and mole checks
  • lung function tests (spirometry)
  • subsidised chronic care management and care plus programmes
  • suturing of wounds
  • travel health advice, vaccinations (excluding yellow fever) and medication
  • vaccinations (including all childhood vaccinations)
  • Well Child | Tamariki Ora checks.

Minor surgery:

  • surgery for skin cancer, moles and other skin lesions
  • removal of skin tags
  • wedge excision of ingrown toenails
  • contraception insertion or removal.

Specialist medical:

  • plastering of fractures
  • ear suctioning
  • commercial diving medicals (call to discuss your situation before your visit).

Health NZ West Coast GP fee schedule

You will need to pay for GP appointments and other primary care services.

Health NZ West Coast GP fee schedulePDF224 KB

Some health services are free or have part of the cost covered if you are eligible.

Publicly funded health and disability services

Feedback

How was the care you or your whānau received? We welcome feedback, compliments or complaints to help us get things right.

Health NZ West Coast feedback form

If you have a problem you want sorted straight away, talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak with a manager in that area.