Whitby Doctors

20/02/2026

Is quitting smoking on your 2026 resolution list? Do you need some extra support?

The Kokiri Marae Keriana Olsen Trust Regional Stop Smoking Service has a new program with great benefits like:

💸$50 cash upon sign-up
☕Weekly visits for 6 weeks, you choose the location, by a qualified Quit Coach
⚫Access to NRT patches, gum or lozenges
🙋‍♀️Motivational and face-to-face support
🚭After the program, be smoke free for a minimum of four weeks and receive a $200 cash bonus!
This program is available for people who live in the Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas

What are you waiting for, now is the time!

Please call us on 04 234 1404 to book an appointment with your GP or NP to refer to you this service.

For more information, you can call them directly on 0800 926 257

19/02/2026

We welcome Dr Indika Mudiyanselage (Indey) to the Whitby Doctors team!

Indey received his first medical degree after studying at Smolensk Medical Academy in Russia. He has also worked in Sri Lanka and most recently in the Waikato.
He has a keen interest in treating patients with mental health issues, he loves to help patients overcome their difficulties and be able to thrive again at their full capacity.

In his spare time, he is a keen gym goer and hiker and enjoys spending time with his beautiful cats 😻

Welcome to the team, Indey! If you would like to book an appointment with Indey, please call us on 04 234 1404

16/02/2026

February is Heart Health Month ❤

A heart attack is the leading cause of death in Aotearoa New Zealand. Heart attacks don't always present as severe pain over your left arm and chest, check out the picture to see what other warning signs there are.

The warning signs can also differ if you have diabetes, warning signs can include shortness of breath and unexpected nausea.

For women, heart attacks can differ from those in men. While women can experience the signs in this image, they can also have pain that comes and goes between the abdomen and upper back and extreme fatigue. Some women also experience no chest pain or discomfort.

If you think you, or someone near you, might be having a heart attack call 111 immediately.

Do you know if you have good overall heart health? We offer cardiovascular screening appointments with our nurses for all men and women to check their cardiovascular health.

Depending on your age, ethnicity and family history the recommended screening age can vary. If you would like to have a cardiovascular risk assessment done, please call us on 04 234 1404 to book an appointment with a nurse.

10/02/2026

Do you have a cervix and are sexually active? If you answered yes to both, then this one is for you!

A free cervical screening clinic is available at Wellington Hospital Women's Clinic on Saturday 21 February from 8am-1pm.

Cervical screening is one of your best protections against cervical cancer. For most people, cervical screening needs to be done once every five years. The test can be done by yourself or by one of the team at the free clinic.

If you would prefer to have this done by one of our nurses or your GP, please call us on 04 234 1404 to book.

08/02/2026

We are excited to introduce our new GP, Dr Marlou Hoff! Marlou joined our team in January.

Marlou has had an exciting career so far, working as a GP in Aruba and the Netherlands and previously working in A&E in Madagascar, London and Bonaire.

In her spare time, she is a keen diver, hiker, baker and chef. She also speaks a variety of languages!

Welcome to New Zealand and Whitby Doctors! 🇳🇿

05/02/2026

A reminder we are closed today, Friday 6 February, for Waitangi Day.

🚑 If it is an emergency, please dial 111 for ambulance assistance

If you need help while we are closed, please visit either:

Kenepuru Hospital, 16 Hospital Drive, Kenepuru
Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Hospital, Adelaide Road

We reopen on Monday 9 February.

Have a lovely and safe long weekend! 😎

01/02/2026

We are closed on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day.

🚑 If it is an emergency, please dial 111 for ambulance assistance

If you need help while we are closed, please visit either:

Kenepuru Hospital, 16 Hospital Drive, Kenepuru
Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Hospital, Adelaide Road

We reopen on Monday 9 February.

Have a lovely and safe long weekend! 😎

31/01/2026

From 1 February General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners (practitioners) can start medical treatment for patients 18+ who have a confirmed ADHD diagnosis.

If you think you have ADHD, please book an appointment with your usual practitioner; a standard consultation fee will apply to this appointment. If your practitioner thinks an ADHD diagnosis is worth exploring, they will refer you to a provider for the diagnostic assessment. Our preferred provider is Te Wheke. You can also self-refer through their website - www.tewheke.org.nz. Please note that these providers will have their own separate fees for the assessment and they will advise you when you book.
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If the provider diagnoses ADHD, you will be contacted by us to book an 'ADHD Medication Start' appointment. These appointments will vary between 15-45 minutes depending on your medical history, and may be with your regular practitioner or another practitioner experienced in starting ADHD medication. Appointment fees will apply.

Following the start of your medication, you will need to visit your regular practitioner within 2-4 weeks for a standard consultation to review your medication.

If you want to explore your potential ADHD diagnosis, please call us on 04 234 1404 to book an appointment with your GP.

29/01/2026

Patients who take regular long-term medication, and are medically stable, may be able to get prescriptions for up to 12 months. To see if you are eligible, you will need to book an appointment with your regular prescriber. Your prescriber will review your history and decide if the extended prescription is clinically appropriate for you.

There is a standard consultation fee for this appointment, even if your prescriber decides the extended prescription is not suitable for you.

Prescriptions that are extended to 12 month repeats will still need to be collected from the pharmacy every three months (six months for oral contraceptives). However, you will only need to pay the co-payment of $5-$15 per item the first time you collect your 12 month prescription. ‍If your prescribed medication goes out of stock or changes brand/formulation during the 12 months, you will need to request a new repeat prescription from us.

Controlled drugs, ADHD medication, medication that requires regular monitoring and medication that are only used as needed are not available for 12 month prescriptions. ‍‍

If you want to see if you are eligible, please call us on 04 234 1404 to schedule an appointment.

18/01/2026

A reminder we are closed today, Monday 19 January, for Wellington Anniversary Day.

🚑 If it is an emergency, please dial 111 for ambulance assistance:

If you need help while we are closed, please visit either:

Kenepuru Hospital, 16 Hospital Drive, Kenepuru
Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Hospital, Adelaide Road

We reopen on Tuesday 20 January.

Have a lovely and safe long weekend! 😎

14/01/2026

We are closed on Monday 19 January for Wellington Anniversary Day.

🚑 If it is an emergency, please dial 111 for ambulance assistance

If you need help while we are closed, please visit either

Kenepuru Hospital, 16 Hospital Drive, Kenepuru
Wellington Emergency Department, Wellington Hospital, Adelaide Road

We reopen on Tuesday 20 January.

Have a lovely and safe long weekend! 😎

23/12/2025

Please see the latest update regarding Measles.

If you develop a runny nose, cough, sore and watery pink eyes, fever and then a rash call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 for advice or 04 234 1404 to speak with one of our nurses.

Please see the pinned post for our holiday hours to ensure we are available to take your call.

A new measles case has been reported in Wellington today, of which there are several locations of interest.

Among the new locations of interest is Queensgate Shopping Centre, Lower Hutt:
📍December 15 at 10.45am-12pm.
📍December 21 at 10.50am-12:15pm

Please check the Locations of Interest page for details and advice: info.health.nz/locations-of-interest

If you were in these places, monitor symptoms, isolate if unwell, and call Healthline (0800 611 116) or your GP before visiting.

Make sure your MMR vaccinations are up-to-date, especially before travel