Please ring and speak to one of our nurses if you have a query regarding MMR vaccination.
The Ministry of Health have provided the following update regarding measles vaccinations:
1. Continue: scheduled immunisations at 12 months and 4 years.
2. Continue: active recall of 6-11 month olds for MMR0
3. New priority group: MMR vaccination to people aged under 50 years who have not had two MMR doses and plan to travel to the Pacific Islands or another outbreak area.
4. Offer more: please give one dose of MMR to people aged under 30 years with no recorded MMR1, with particular focus on:
o Pacific and Māori people
o Students including both school and tertiary students
o Postpartum women and family members of newborn babies
o Teachers and early childhood educators
Please note:
• If you are pregnant you are not able to receive the MMR vaccine.
• Casual patients 18yrs or older will incur an admin fee (this is not a charge for the vaccine)
ATTENTION: If you think you or your child has Measles PLEASE PHONE FIRST: Healthline on 0800 611 116 or call your General Practice. DO NOT turn up at your general practice, after hours or emergency department without phoning first. Follow ISOLATION precautions as you could potentially infect others
SHINGLES - Did you know:
• 1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime
• 97% of adults are at risk of Shingles (because they have had chicken pox) and the risk increases substantially after age 50
BOOK IN FOR YOUR FREE ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES) VACCINE
If you are 66-80 years old, you are eligible for a vaccine to protect you from Shingles.
After March 2020 only people who are 65years old will be eligible for the funded vaccine.
Please book online via our Patient Portal or Phone to book in with a Nurse for this appointment.
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Appointments are 15 minutes and usually 1 or 2 conditions can be
dealt within this 15 minute slot. Please let reception know if you think
you may need longer (an extra fee will apply)
The 'On the Day' service is for registered urgent care patients. Casual patients may be accepted at extra charge. bookings are preferred.
'Little Feet' our daily care for children 3month - 11 years Mon-Friday. You can walk in, but we prefer to help you with a booked service.
41-49 Twomey Drive, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
10 West Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
We know sometimes you need help now - so we are ready to deal with an acute situation. You should try and see your GP for the continuation of care, but sometimes we understand that's not possible.
On the Day can help now, even if you are not registered with us.
Please book online as a registered patient or ring 09 237 0280 (This is not an A&M Dept)
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Our goal is to offer complete care. Alongside our GPs, you can access a range of Nurse Led services, a specialist centre with visiting consultants, our plastic surgeon, medical services for companies, pre-employments, immigration & travel. Also for our registered patients, access to our Children's clinic and 'On the Day'.
Aileen likes to take a holistic view of patients and realises the importance of family. Aileen has special interests in women’s health, paediatrics and family planning.
— Dr Aileen Elborough
Dr Ross believes that all patients can understand their health problems and manage these with appropriate input and guidance from their general practitioner. He strives to help and support his patients in looking after their own health.
— Dr. Brian Ross
Dr Tatnell believes that wellness is a journey that we are both partners in.
— Dr Ryan Tatnell
Dr Sainai believes family is very important and enjoys building long term relationships with patient families from the new born to the very elderly. She believes in holistic family care.
— Dr. Raltandeep Saini
Dr Morar is very supportive of the group practice concept because it offers modern treatment facilities, with deep supportive care.
— Dr. Ish Morar
'Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being' (World Health Org.) That's what we are dedicated to support you to achieve.
— Practice Nurse Renee Bovill
Dr Tatnell was born and studied in Auckland, but worked in many parts of New Zealand and Australia before starting General Practice in 2017.Dr Tatnell has a background as a paediatrics trainee and this remains a special interest of his, but very much enjoys all aspects of general practice. He has a particular interest in health promotion and disease prevention and is currently at the University of Auckland as part of the Masters in Public Health.
Aileen is the Medical Director at Pukekohe Family Health Care. She is responsible for our medical standards and has a keen eye for detail and quality. She trained in Dundee Scotland, graduating in 1987, completed her GP vocational training in 1991, and moved to NZ in 2000 with her young family.
Dr. Koelewijn comes from the Netherlands, where she did her medical study. She worked at the Emergency and Psychiatry Department, and completed some research in the field of Gastroenterology before she started General Practice in 2009. In the Netherlands she had her own practice within a Family Health Centre, working together with different paramedics (psychologist, physiotherapist, dietitian, podiatrist, palliative care specialist) to cover all aspects of general practice.
Dr Saini grew up in Papatotoe and completed her medical degree from the University of Auckland. She worked for 6 years in various medical, surgical and obstetric units in Australia. She settled in Pukekohe with her family in 2010 and has been practising as a GP since. She us a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
Dr Green has been with the practice since 1985. Married with three children she has a dual role combining general practice sessions and management duties. She enjoys water skiing, boating and fishing (if the fish will leap in to the boat!), music reading and scrap booking and sport.
Dr Patel was working as a principal in practice in Middlesex, UK before immigrating to New Zealand with her family in September 2005 to join PFHC as a part-time GP. She graduated from Aberdeen University in 1990 and went into General Practice becoming a Member of the college of General Practitioners in 1994.
We believe that by developing a close relationship, preferably with one doctor and their supporting staff, we can get to know you and your medical history. We can understand your personality and lifestyle sufficiently well to treat you appropriately. To guide you in making healthy life choices, and to work with you to make decisions to benefit a healthy lifestyle.