Clinical Services
Minor Surgery and Skin Cancer SurgeryDr Paul Anderson offers a wide range of surgical procedures, including:
• Punch Biopsies • Removal of Moles and Skin Cancers • Abscess - Incision and Drainage This is a referral based service from your GP. Please ask the doctor or nurse for more information about these procedures and prices. Mirena, Jadelle and IUD Insertions
Nurse Kathy Le Haavre is trained to perform Mirena, Jadelle and IUD insertions.
She is able to assist you with Family Planning advice, Contraception and Sexual Health checks when needed. We also have our Clinical Nurse Lead Tamera Martin, who can also provide the above services except for IUD insertions. The most common contraceptive methods including barrier methods, jadelle, OCP the Pill), POP (minipill), Depo Provera injection, mirena and IUCDs are all offered at this practice. Sexual Health ClinicSexual Health Screening and contraceptive advice if free at Kawerau Medical Centre for young people 25yrs and under.
All our clinical staff are available to discuss:
Cervical SmearsOur Nurses are qualified smear takers. A recall system is used where a letter/text is sent to remind women their smear is due.
Cervical Smears are free at Kawerau Medical Centre, and our team is proud to have one of the highest uptakes of cervical smears within our eligible registered patients. Maternity Care
All of the doctors offer 1st Trimester Maternity Care. The patient is then referred to a Lead Maternity Carer (Midwife) for the 2nd and 3rd Trimesters. Maternity care is free at Kawerau Medical Centre.
Immunisations
All of our nurses are qualified to give immunisations and hold current Vaccinator certificates.
As well as routine childhood immunisations, other vaccines are available at a cost, for example;
If you are interested in any of these vaccinations, please ask your doctor or nurse, click here or call 0800 Immunise. |
Drivers License Medicals
Medicals for a driver’s license require an assessment with both our Healthcare Assistants and the doctor.
The doctor will complete the relevant motor licensing forms, based on your test results. WINZ Medical Certs
Work and Income (WINZ) have established a panel of respected medical practitioners to provide second opinions on medical information. Our GPs are qualified to undertake such WINZ Doctor assessments. Diabetic Clinics
We have the support of Diabetes Specialist Nurse Chrissy Simmonds who we have visit us bi-monthly from the Eastern Bay Public Health Alliance.
KMC continue to offer a free Annual Diabetic check to all diabetic patients. The annual check includes monitoring your blood glucose, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, kidneys and feet. We can refer you to other appropriate health professionals when necessary to optimize your health, e.g. for diabetes eye photo-screening. We will work with you to set goals that are right for you to help you manage your diabetes and be healthy. Smoking Cessation Clinic
If you are keen to stop smoking and are ready to quit, we can help.
We will provide you with all the information you need, ongoing support, and prescriptions for FREE Nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Healthy Lifestyles - weight management
Our Nurses/Healthcare Assistants are always keen to support any patient who is trying to lose weight or get healthier.
All our Clinical staff can offer advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Your height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) are measured. We can help you keep track of your goal! 
Rheumatic Fever is a serious illness which mainly affects Māori and Pacific children from the ages of 4 – 19 years. It starts with a sore throat (strep throat) which if not treated could cause rheumatic fever.
To stop rheumatic fever from happening children need to get their sore throats checked straight away. To help parents with this we have set up a sore throat clinic. This is a FREE service for children under 19yrs. No appointment is needed just bring your children down to the clinic. If your child has a sore throat, don’t leave it, bring them along and get it checked. |
Why Regular Health Checks Matter
Looking after your health isn’t about seeing a doctor when you are unwell. Regular health checks and screening appointments can help identify potential health issues early, often before symptoms appear. Early detection gives you the best chance of preventing complications and achieving better health outcomes.
Screening tests such as cervical smears, breast screening, bowel screening, diabetes checks, blood pressure monitoring, and cardiovascular risk assessments are important tools that help keep you well. Attending routine appointments also allows your healthcare team to monitor ongoing conditions, review medications, and provide advice to support a healthy lifestyle.
At Kawerau Medical Centre, we encourage all patients to stay up to date with their recommended health checks. Taking a proactive approach to your health today can make a significant difference to your wellbeing tomorrow. If you’re unsure whether you’re due for a screening or check-up, please contact our team - we’re here to help.
Screening tests such as cervical smears, breast screening, bowel screening, diabetes checks, blood pressure monitoring, and cardiovascular risk assessments are important tools that help keep you well. Attending routine appointments also allows your healthcare team to monitor ongoing conditions, review medications, and provide advice to support a healthy lifestyle.
At Kawerau Medical Centre, we encourage all patients to stay up to date with their recommended health checks. Taking a proactive approach to your health today can make a significant difference to your wellbeing tomorrow. If you’re unsure whether you’re due for a screening or check-up, please contact our team - we’re here to help.