Feb 10th - Feb 24th We are sorry if you experience any issue connecting with us by email or through ConnectMed. We are here, and working hard to modernise our IT through a major transfer that may create occasional outages. Be assured our staff are focused on your care and will always be looking out for you. Thank you
CEO Simon O'Shaughnessy
Healthline has a dedicated Telephone number specifically for calls about Coronavirus 0800 358 5453
Coronavirus ( 2019-nCoV)
The Coronavirus can cause acute respiratory infection ranging from mild to severe. Most of the infected people have had mild to moderate illness.
Anyone with fever or difficulty breathing, and who, in the last two weeks has been:
• to Wuhan City, Hubei Province, or
• in close contact with someone diagnosed with the novel coronavirus,
Please CALL your General Practice FIRST, to help prevent the spread of the virus.
We will give you advice over the phone or organize a visit into a less populated area of the clinic.
Current status
There are no cases of 2019-nCoV in New Zealand to date.
The risk of an outbreak in New Zealand is low, but the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely.
If any public health measures are needed for this virus, we will advise.
The border is now being monitored
Travellers and others concerned about the virus can find advice on the Ministry of Health website at
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/novel-coronavirus-china-2019-ncov. It continues to be updated as we receive new information.
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What you need to know to make your journey easier.
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. Bookings should be made by phone and walk ins without appts will incur a $10 surcharge. Casual patients may be accepted at extra charge.
'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 (Charges will apply - see our Costs)
Please book online as a registered patient or ring 09 237 0280 (This is not an A&M Dept. and walk-ins will incur a $10 surcharge)
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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
I graduated in 1987 in the Netherlands and initially gained hospital experience in the UK. I then spent enjoyable years outside of medicine bringing up four children and dabbling in woodwork as violin maker. Moving to New Zealand included some retraining to practice here, and this enabled me to join Pukekohe Family Health Care as GP in 2006.
Eve qualified in 2013 from the Dunedin School of Medicine, Otago University. Became a GP Registrar in 2017, and is working with the PFHC team. Eve has many interests within her work as a GP including Wellness and the overall balance of all patients seeking care.
Dr Meehan's experience includes 25 years working in my own practice with a group of 5 GPs. She says 'We were a teaching practice & I taught 4th & 6th year Medical students as well as GP Registrars. My early years in practice included a large component of Obstetrics, working on a DSAC roster with the police and in Sports Medicine for the Manuwatu-Whanganui region.
Lisa is an experienced Registered Nurse who has worked in Primary Care within the Franklin Community for over 10 years. Her areas of specialty include Long Term Conditions, Women's Health, and Ear Health. She is passionate about ‘holistic’ wellbeing; people being healthy in all areas of their lives – including physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, and family/community.
Merrin is an experienced senior nurse, with over 15 years experience in Primary Care. Her speciality areas includes acute care and paediatrics, and is able to prescribe certain medications as per of her nursing care. She currently is one of the practitioners who works Little feet clinic and also shares the role of Lead nurse. She is passionate about reducing health inequities and ensuring our community has access to quality health care.
Preet was born in India, moved to New Zealand in 2010 and joined the PFHC team in 2016. She has worked in Primary Care for over 15 years and has previously worked in areas including diabetes, emergency, renal dialysis, aged care and education. Preet is currently completing post graduate studies in Nursing & Health. Her areas of specialty include diabetes management. She is passionate about working in the community to support patients and whānau in achieving optimal health. Outside work, she loves to spend time with family, friends, reading and listening to music.
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.