Welcome to the Bluff Community Medical Centre: A VLCA (Very Low Cost Access) GP Practice Offering Comprehensive Doctor and Nursing Services

Bluff Community Centre is a friendly, holistic and patient-centered General Practice offering a range of services.

Our Services Include:

• GP Consultations
• Nurse Consultations
• Cervical Smears
• Jadelle Insertion/Removal
• IUD Insertion/Removal
• Emergency Contraception
• Depo-Provera
• Liquid Nitrogen
• Shave or Punch Biopsy
• Minor surgery
• Wound dressings
• Removal of sutures/staples
• ECG
• Vaccinations including: Adult and child Pfizer (COVID-19), childhood vaccinations, adult and child flu vaccination, Pfizer vaccination, Diptheria/Tetanus/Whooping cough, HPV, Meningococcal, shingles and more.
• Medical Certificates
• Eyesight Tests (License)
• Brief Intervention Service Referrals
• Aclasta Infusion
• Driver License (Medical check)
• Ring Fenced Maritime Medical

Our Base fee for our Low Cost GP service is $29.50 (Community Service Card Holders: $19.50)
(Other fees may apply and payment must be made on the day.)

Opening Hours:

• Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Monday – Wednesday (Urgent After Hours Service): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Telehealth consultations by appointment)
• Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year (dates will be advised).

HealthOne Information Sharing:

He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre contributes to HealthOne, a secure, South Island-based electronic healthcare record system. This allows authorized healthcare providers to quickly access vital information such as test results, allergies, medications, and hospital records. HealthOne complies with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020, ensuring strict privacy and security standards. You have the right to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records. For more information, visit HealthOne, or contact HealthOne Privacy at 0508 837 872 or email HealthOne.privacy@pegasus.health.nz.