general practice
St Martins Medical Centre is a General practice, or family doctor surgery, providing primary health care and support within standard weekly work hours.
Outside of these hours we are supported by the After Hours service that can ensure you can get the support and care you need 24/7!
Booking an appointment
Phone our reception staff
rest home care
Dr Lizzie Loudon and Dr Mike Osselton look after the residents at Thorrington Village Rest Home.
Read Morehealth improvement practitioner (HIP)
A Health Improvement Practitioner can help you with any issue that is causing stress and impacting on your life right now. They can help you map out a plan or approach to managing your stress and life around that
Read MoreLooking for some help from someone?
Ask at reception if this might help you
Talk to your doctor when seeing them
dietitians
St Martins Medical is fortunate to have the services of two dietitians available to see patients, including a specialist Paediatric Dietitian.
Read Morehealth coach
Amy, our Health Coach, can work with you to help and empower you to take a more active role in managing your own health
Read MoreAre you interested?
Call our reception team
Talk to your doctor
occupational therapist
Occupational therapy/whakaora ngangahau is a registered client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation.
Read MoreAre you thinking this might help?
Appointments require a referral from a GP or Nurse
Appointments are 1 hour long
physiotherapist
Charlotte Matthews, Resolve Physio is available for ACC and Private treatments.
Read MoreCall reception to book an appointment.
pharmacist
A general practice pharmacist works directly with patients, and in partnership with the general practice team, to make sure your medicines help improve your health and wellness.
Read MoreCall reception to book
Appointments take 45 minutes
older persons health
As a general practice, a significant part of our role will see us help you negotiate life and health as you age.
Many of our patients have been with us over a large portion of their life and we are committed to providing the best care we can in this stage of life.
adult immunisations
Vaccinations are not just for children. Adults also need vaccinations. Protection provided by some childhood vaccines can also wear off over time, and as you get older your immune system tends to weaken, putting you at higher risk of certain diseases.
Read Moresmoking cessation
St Martins Medical is committed to supporting people to quit smoking and remain smokefree. It can be a difficult time and we want to offer as much support as required.
Read MoreHow can you begin the process
Talk to your Doctor to discuss options
Our Nurses can help refer you to some support too
Start now!
diabetes
Diabetes is a serious condition, where the level of glucose in the blood is too high. There are two types, because of either lack of insulin (type 1) or increased insulin resistance (type 2), and all can have serious implications for your health.
Read MoreWhere to start?
To begin with talk to a nurse or your doctor.
They can arrange a diagnostic test if necessary with you
They can also remind you to have a regular check
sexual health
Sexually transmissible infections are commonly called STIs for short. STIs are infections you can get if you have unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex or skin on skin contact with someone. STIs can be serious and may not go away by themselves.
Read MoreAre you concerned or interested?
Please make an appointment with your doctor
Checks can be completed with a doctor or nurse
Checks are free for 14-17 year olds
blood tests
Blood test services (phlebotomy) are available Monday to Friday with our nurses.
Most results are available within a few days, but for anything urgent your doctor will request a faster response and contact you if required.
If you are needing a blood test or asked to get one
We can arrange it at the surgery
You can get it at other locations
There is often a small charge for a test
ear suctioning
Ear wax is a naturally occurring substance in healthy ears, but it’s quite common for wax to build up in the ear canal and can impair hearing. Sometimes you may not even know you have a wax build up, or you may have a feeling of fullness in your ears, or you may have difficulty hearing.
Read MoreBooking an appointment
Please book with your doctor first to check for other issues
Suctioning can then be done by your nurse
liquid nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen is available at St Martins Medical daily. This can be used to treat verrucas, skin lesions and warts.
To book an appointment
A doctors appointment is required initially
Successive appointments can then be made with a nurse
travel immunisations
If you are planning to travel overseas, it’s important to make sure you get the vaccinations you need to keep you safe while you are travelling. Some need to be done several weeks ahead of travel…
Read MoreGetting started
Check website link below
Book appointment[s] with nurse
cardiovascular risk assess
Cardiovascular disease (heart attack or stroke) is the leading cause of death in NZ. A heart check (or cardiovascular risk assessment) will let you know what your risk is of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and how you can reduce that risk.
Read MoreTalk to us first and arrange an appointment
Book an appointment with your doctor
A nurse may assist in the heart check
Do it now if at all concerned!
drivers medicals
For the safety of everyone on our roads, all drivers must be medically fit to drive. You have to prove that you are medically fit each time you apply for, renew, or replace your driver’s licence.
Read MoreMaking an appointment
You will need to book an appointment with the doctor
You will spend time with the doctor and nurse
We have the forms you require
insurance medicals
Insurance Medicals are an integral part of our general practice work. They are more often requested by an insurance provider before they will provide cover for you.
In most cases we will need to carry out some form of medical checks and provide some level of health information, with your permission.
Read MoreIf you are needing a check up for insurance
Talk to reception about the checks you need
Ensure you grant permission for sharing info
Book an appointment
minor surgery
Our doctors are trained to complete minor surgery within the practice and there a number of common procedures we offer, including skin lesions, toenail and skin tag removal.
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Talk to your doctor first
Phone to book a 30 minute appointment
There is a charge for this procedure
iud/mirena
The intra-uterine device, or IUD, is a form of contraception that prevents pregnancy. It may also be used as a treatment for heavy periods and endometriosis.
Read MoreIs this something that you may consider?
Talk to your doctor
jadelle insertion
The Jadelle implant is a form of contraception for women, to prevent pregnancy.
Read Morepipelle biopsy
A pipelle biopsy is a procedure that takes a small sample (biopsy) of cells from the lining (endometrium) of your womb (uterus). The sample is then sent to a laboratory to be examined for any abnormal cells. This procedure can often be helpful to investigate abnormal vaginal bleeding.
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Booking an appointment
Talk to your doctor first
Phone to book a 30 minute appointment
There may be a charge for this procedure
cervical smears
Cervical cancer is a highly treatable disease if detected early, and we recommend smears on a regular basis for 25 – 69 year olds.
Read MoreAre you considering a smear?
Read our information page, or discuss with a nurse or doctor
We have a trained nurse, and female doctors who can do the smear for you
You can book a single appointment over the phone with nurse or doctor
sexual health
Sexually transmissible infections are commonly called STIs for short. STIs are infections you can get if you have unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex or skin on skin contact with someone. STIs can be serious and may not go away by themselves.
Read MoreAre you concerned or interested?
Please make an appointment with your doctor
Checks can be completed with a doctor or nurse
Checks are free for 14-17 year olds
b4 school checks
The B4 school checks are managed by our Nursing team, and aim to help identify any issues that may affect your child’s early schooling.
Read MoreMore information can found on the HealthInfo website.
child immunisations
All immunisations on the national schedule for children are free until they reach 18 years of age.
Read MorePlease phone to book a 30 minute appointment with a nurse for your childs’ immunisation
cardiovascular risk assess
Cardiovascular disease (heart attack or stroke) is the leading cause of death in NZ. A heart check (or cardiovascular risk assessment) will let you know what your risk is of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and how you can reduce that risk.
Read MoreTalk to us first and arrange an appointment
Book an appointment with your doctor
A nurse may assist in the heart check
Do it now if at all concerned!
health checks
Men are at greater risk from certain illnesses.
Read MoreMake sure you take opportunities to reduce the impact of some of these illnesses by having checks regularly.