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September 2011
In October we will be welcoming Dr Nina
Lupton who will be joining our team from the UK. She will
be doing internal locums and working in the Walk-in centre
initially. She and her husband have relocated permanently to New
Plymouth.
Skin Cancer Centre: Both Dr Geoff
Tvrdeich and Dr Lester Kelly are now Southern Cross Insurance
affiliated providers for Skin Cancer diagnosis and surgical
treatment. This means that patients with Southern Cross
Specialist-Only surgical cover will be covered when seen within the
Skin Cancer Centre at Carefirst.
Naevus Skin Cancer
Screening and Mole Mapping continues to lead
the way in early diagnosis on Melanoma and surveillance of atypical
moles.
Physiotherapy
services: - acute walk-in soft tissue injury clinic and
scheduled physiotherapy appointments and treatments.
Assessment and
treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries including spinal and
peripheral joint injuries. A strong emphasis is placed on acute
injuries, manual therapy, sports injuries, spinal manipulation,
biomechanical analysis incorporating corrective strengthening
exercises and acupuncture. Additionally, we have an on site gym, or
if required an off site gym for rehabilitation programs under the
guidance of the physiotherapists.
Physiotherapists
Anita Walsh:
Diploma of Physiotherapy, Post graduate Diploma in Manipulative
Therapy, Physiotherapist for Genesis Taranaki A rugby team.
Andrew Larkin:
Bachelor of Health Science, (Physiotherapy), Masters of Health
Practice, (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), Hons, Physiotherapist for
Taranaki B rugby team, Physiotherapist for Central District’s
Cricket
Laura Thomson:
Bachelor of
Science, (Hons), Physiotherapy
There is now expanded car parking and an exit onto Clawton
Street.
Repeat
Prescriptions
We have also now added
an online repeat prescription request form which can be completed
and submitted online or printed out and faxed or dropped in. This
service is only for regular repeat medications that have previously
be prescribed by Carefirst. Depending on circumstances, you may be
asked to book an appointment prior to medications being prescribed.
Regular Prescription Request
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