COVID-19 update
Keeping you safe!
Have you or someone you know travelled overseas in the last 14 days? If yes:
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if you are well and just want general advice, please call Healthline 0800 611 116, or their coronavirus dedicated line 0800 358 5453
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if you have a cough OR fever and need medical attention ring us on 09-6301212, and tell us your travel history
PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO OUR CLINIC DIRECTLY. All people who have traveled overseas (excluding Pacific Islands) are required to SELF-ISOLATE for 14 days and register with Healthline 0800 358 5453
For the Ministry of Health's latest official COVID-19 update- click here
We encourage you to follow Ministry of Health guidelines – wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, don’t touch your face and no handshakes, hugs and hongis. If you are unwell, please stay away from work or social gatherings until you have been well for 48 hours.
We understand that you may be feeling a great deal of unease and we want to reassure we’re doing everything we can do so we all stay safe. He waka eke noa. We are all in this waka together.
As you will have heard, NZ has now entered Covid-19 Alert Level 3, in 48 hours this will be raised to an Alert Level 4.
As an essential service, we are still in operation. However, we will not be open as normal. Our clinic is moving to a closed clinic environment. Which means, we are only able to provide consultations remotely, we are NOT able to see people face to face. Our remote consultations will either be held via telephone. We are exploring ways to securely allow us to connect with you via video conferencing. You will be updated once this is set up and running on our website.
Our morning walk-in services have been suspended until further notice, if you do have a booked appointment in the afternoon this will be conducted over the phone. Normal consultation fees will apply and payments can be made online.
Repeat Scripts - please order these via the Manage My Health portal, we are faxing all script requests.
Please email us for repeat scripts OR call and leave a message in the nursing station with your details. If you have more two weeks supply please hold off till next week to get in touch with us.
dominionroadsurgerynurse2@gmail.com
09 6301212 option 1 for the nursing station
Immunisation
Immunisations services are one of the most important services we provide. Immunisation has led to the decline of many lethal diseases including, most recently, meningococcal B meningitis.
Babies are routinely immunised for tetanus, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis B and haemophilus, which are now combined in one injection.
Injections are normally be done by specially qualified nurses or doctors, having ensured beforehand that the child is not ill or suffering from allergies.
Each child has his or her own document to keep a record of these injections.
Liquid Nitrogen Therapy
Liquid nitrogen is a fast, effective treatment to treat viral warts, sun damaged skin, skin tags and many benign cosmetic lesions.
It comes in a container with a nozzle and is sprayed on the lesion. Often one treatment is all that is needed but sometimes it may need repeating after few days.
We provide this service five days a week, please walk in any time for the treatment
Minor Surgery
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Minor Accident Care
Minor surgery is commonly provided in primary care practices, providing fast, competent removal and biopsies of skin lesions. Other services include cosmetic work such as removal of benign moles and skin tags. Ingrown toenail surgery is also commonly provided.
We offer a range of services and are able to deal with most minor accident care. Our doctors will refer you to a tertiary care hospital if the injury require specialist care.
Medical Director
Dr. David Karthak
Dr. David Karthak completed MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Science and undertook a specialist doctorate in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi until he migrated to New Zealand.
He was awarded Diploma in Obs and Gynaecology in 1999, Diploma in Emergency Medicine in 2002 from Auckland University and Diploma in Clinician-performed Ultrasound from the University of Otago in 2010.
He is a GP with special interest in women's health and infertility related problems and is a member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Karthak is vocationally registered and is part of the Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioner. He is also a Senior Lecturer in the Department of General Practice at the University of Auckland.
With excellent people skills, he can comfortably communicate in Hindi, Sikkimese, Arabic, Nepalese and has an understanding of Bengali and Punjabi. Dr. Karthak is married with two daughters. Apart from his keen interest in health sciences, he volunteers his time and resources to charitable causes. He enjoys keeping fit and is a strong supporter of work-life balance.