Services
Medical Consultations
Howick Health & Medical Centre's doctors have a broad range of expertise.
Along with the usual general medical and accident consultations, we have doctors with specific interests in women’s health, children’s health, men’s health, and corporate health. We welcome the presence of a support person in your consultations.
Our consultation time is normally 15 minutes, however, if you intend to bring up more than one issue, we would advise booking a longer period, i.e. 30 minutes for a smear and breast check, or a repeat of your prescription, plus another medical issue you would like to discuss.
Prescriptions
You will generally need to see a doctor if you have not been seen recently for a repeat prescription to ensure your clinical safety.
The doctor has a medico-legal responsibility to ensure that appropriate prescribing and the necessary investigations are current to help in the monitoring of the safety of your medications, as well as ensuring age-appropriate screening is discussed.
Our practice policy is for you to call the nurse and to allow 24 hours for a script to be available. Prescriptions can be posted, thought this will incur an additional charge.
Surgery
We perform cost-effective surgery on a regular basis, taking care of skin cancers, ingrown toenails, skin tags, moles, sebaceous glands, and lipomas.
A consultation prior to surgery is required to provide informed consent.
For whole-body skin checks, we recommend:
Skinspect
43 Moore Street
Howick
Auckland
Travel Consultations
Our nurses and doctors can give you advice, prescribe medications, and administer vaccinations prior to your overseas travel
You should book an appointment with the doctor at least six weeks before your trip.
Please advise reception if you would like to have a travel consultation as this generally takes 30 minutes and cannot be combined with a general consultation.
It would be helpful if you would email your travel itinerary to our reception before you visit Howick Health.
We do not administer the yellow fever vaccine.
Nurse Services
Our friendly, experienced nurses help provide you with personal health care.
Some services and tests available include: childhood vaccinations, liquid nitrogen (normally preceded by a doctor’s examination at a separate consultation), cervical smears, and blood test discussions if required.
Please call in the afternoon for your results, as this is a more convenient time of day for the nurse.
Cornerstone accredited by the RNZCGP