ACC
ACC is a no-fault scheme which covers everyone, including visitors, who are injured in an accident in New Zealand.
Aclasta infusions
Aclasta injections are used for the treatment of osteoporosis and of Paget’s disease of the bone.
Acute clinic
Ropata Health has an acute clinic available for our patients during our opening hours.
Adult immunisations
Ropata Health offer an array of adult immunisations, including the flu shot, and Boostrix for whooping cough.
B12 injections
If you are deficient in vitamin B12, then the injections are very effective at raising your blood levels.
Blood pressure management clinic
Did you know we offer a service to help you manage your blood pressure?
Childhood immunisations
All standard immunisations for children are free until 18 years of age. You can make an appointment with the Practice Nurse for your child’s immunisation.
Contraception
Ropata Health offer a variety of contraception options. You can discuss all of these with your doctor.
Drivers licence medicals
Drivers licence medicals are carried out by the doctors at the Ropata Health.
Ear wax removal
Ear wax is a naturally occurring substance in healthy ears, but it’s quite common for wax to build up in the ear canal and can impair hearing.
General practice
Ropata Health provide community-orientated comprehensive primary care.
INR service
If your doctor has prescribed Warfarin, you will need to have regular blood tests to measure your blood clotting rate, and to make sure that you are taking the right dose of Warfarin.
Interpretation
Ropata Health uses interpreters for language/communication difficulties, and hearing impaired patients.
Medication review service
Did you know that at Ropata we offer a medication review service?
Minor surgery
We have an on-site operating theatre that has been purpose built for minor surgery, and a team of dedicated doctors and nurses who are experienced in minor surgery.
Opportunistic Screening
You can ask for proactive checks or tests, or a check or test is offered by a doctor or health professional.
Pregnancy
The team at Ropata Health will look after you and your baby during your pregnancy.
Public hospital referrals
The team at Ropata Health will organise your referral to the public hospital system.
Sexual health
At Ropata Health, we provide confidential and non-judgemental sexual and reproductive health care.
Smears
Regular cervical smear tests every three years are recommended for women, if they have ever been sexually active, from the age of 25 until they turn 70.
Smoking cessation
Stopping smoking isn’t easy, but hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders have done it, and you can too.
Steroid injections
Ropata offer steroid injections on site for joint problems and arthritis.
Travel clinic
If you are planning to travel overseas, it’s important to make sure you get the vaccinations you need to keep you safe while you are travelling.
Year of care
Year of care services are designed to help people who need to visit their doctor or nurse often because of chronic illness, acute medical or mental health needs, or terminal illness.