Dr Katya Bazley

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Qualifications:
• MBChB Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Otago)
• Diploma in Paediatrics (Auckland)
• FRNZCGP
• PRIME certified

Dr Katya Bazley is an experienced doctor who has worked in Alexandra for the last 14 years.  Katya is a graduate of Otago Medical School and completed her clinical training in Christchurch.  She obtained a diploma in Paediatrics (Children’s medicine) and worked in areas of women’s health and mental health.  She worked in the Soloman Islands and then at Rolleston Medical Centre prior to coming to Alexandra.  Katya enjoys Youth and Women’s health and sees a number of Mental Health patients.  Katya enjoys the variety of General Practice.  Katya is an advocate for Woman’s and Youth health and visits the Youth Health Centre every week for a free drop in clinic at Community House and also provides care to the wool industry workers.  Katya is experienced in working with a wide variety of patients and likes to provide friendly, personal care.

Katya is married to Jonathan and they have 4 children who all enjoy the outdoors of Central Otago.  Her family are involved in the local community. Katya welcomes new patients to join her in this high quality practice, where the team can provide you with continuity and compassion.

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Dr Kate Dixon

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Qualifications:
• MBChB Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery 2010 University of Aberdeen, Scotland
• MRCGP – Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners UK 2016
• DFSRH – Diploma from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health UK, 2015
• FRNZCGP Fellowship Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, 2018

Kate is a fully registered GP with experience working in a number of hospital specialties, including acute care roles, child health, medicine and surgery. She is enthusiastic, professional, passionate and dedicated.  Kate has developed a specialist interest in rural general practice and for this reason selected enhanced rural GP training in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. She feels rural medicine is constantly providing new and different challenges.  

Kate has developed a special interest in child and women’s health and really enjoys meeting patients with their families and feels privileged to provide this care.  She has developed an interest in medical education and will be supporting medical students, nurse practitioners and nurses to develop their skills and practice.

Kate moved to Alexandra with her husband in 2016 and they look forward to raising their family in Central Otago, enjoying the opportunities to explore the tracks and lakes. 

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Dr Chris Mullholland

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Qualifications:
• MBChB Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery 2010 University of Aberdeen, Scotland
• MRCGP – Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners UK 2016
• DRCOG – Diploma of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology UK, 2015
• FRNZCGP fellowship of Royal New Zealand College or GPS 2018

Chris enjoys generalised medicine as a GP, with the breadth and wide scope of general practice, the continuity of care and the journey with the patient. He thinks general scope of practice is his specialty.  Chris graduated as a doctor in 2010 in Aberdeen, Scotland.  He chose to pursue rural GP training based in rural hospitals and practices in the Highland and Islands of Scotland and fully qualified as a GP in August 2016. 

Chris moved to Alexandra with his wife in September 2016 and worked to obtain his New Zealand GP fellowship as a further extension of his training in February 2018.  Chris loves living in Alexandra and finds the people and the local scenery like Scotland – but with better weather! 

Chris has done further training in skin assessment and surgery with dermoscopy and minor surgery courses through the Skin Cancer college, Australasia. He really enjoyed this element of work and is able to offer minor surgery for skin lesion excision, toe nail resections and joint injections.  Chris has gained more experience and worked with his nursing team to undertake employment medicals and enjoys working with seasonal workers in Central Otago. 

He enjoys keeping fit and active and likes to bring that approach into general practice. 

Posted in: Our Team

Dr Leon Wright

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Qualifications:
• MBChB Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery 
• MGP – Master of General Practice
• Diploma in Obstetrics
• Bachelor of Science with Honours
• FRNZCGP
• FRACGP 
• MICGP

Leon has a varied history with working in Paediatrics in Dunedin, Traumatology in West Germany, Anaesthetics in South Otago and has been a rural GP in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.  He holds a Fellowship in the New Zealand and Australian College of General Practitioners and is a member of the Irish College.  His first degree was in Microbiology (Honours) which was then followed by his medical degree from the University of Otago.  In addition, he has gained further qualifications in Obstetrics, General Practice and Dermatology.

His family originates from Central Otago.

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Telehealth

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

This service is ideal for well patients requiring repeat prescriptions of their regular medications or those seeking extensions to medical certificates.

If you are interested in a phone consultation, please let reception know at the time of booking.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral has a FREE Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) service available most days.    HIPs are registered health professionals who provide low level support for people with concerns about mental health, addiction, long-term conditions and general wellbeing. 

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Travel Vaccinations

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Our travel consults prioritise your well-being and provide essential services to ensure a safe and healthy journey. We offer comprehensive travel health support and can guide you in selecting the necessary vaccinations. 

We recommend you call to arrange a pre-travel consultation at least 6 weeks before your trip.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Employment Medicals / Occupational Health Monitoring

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Workplace and pre-employment medicals are available both at HealthCentral and offsite.  This screening can include instant drug testing, alcohol breathalyser, hearing, vision and lung function tests.  

Our team are mobile and can come to your workplace.  Call us today to find out more.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Nursing Services

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral are proud to employ a team of highly skilled practice nurses who are specially trained to work at the top of their scope.  This includes nurses who can prescribe medications.

Some of the services provided by our nursing team includes:

  • Wound care, dressings and removal of stitches
  • Blood tests / blood pressure
  • Emergency Contraceptive Pills
  • ECGs
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Telephone triage and general advice
  • Ear syringing
  • Hearing test
  • Spirometry / lung function testing
  • Employment medicals & occupational health monitoring 
  • HPV / cervical screening
  • STI checks
  • Plastering and splinting
  • Immunisations 
  • Cardiovascular risk assessments 
  • Diabetic reviews 
  • Healthy Lifestyle & Smoking Cessation Advice

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Sexual Health & Contraception

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Women aged under 22 and Maori women under 50 are eligible for two FREE funded appointments per year.  This covers anything related to sexual health and can include STI checks, pregnancy tests, contraception and cervical smears.  

Please ask your clinician next time you are in if you are eligible for this service. 

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Womens Health

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral offer a wide range of women’s health services including:

  • Contraception (ie Jadelle contraceptive implants, Mirena IUDs)
  • Pipelle biopsies
  • HPV self screening / cervical screening
  • Menopause

We are also able to provide two free sexual health checks per year to women aged under 22 and Maori women aged under 50.  This covers anything related to sexual health and can include STI checks, pregnancy tests, contraception and cervical smears. 

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Children’s Health

Date: May 15th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

We provide FREE consultations for enrolled children aged under 14 years from 8am – 6pm, 7 days a week.  Services offered include:

  • Childhood immunisations
  • Ear checks and tympanograms
  • General health checks for unwell children
  • Support and advice for parents and caregivers
  • Access to paediatrician specialist care

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Healthy Heart / Cardiovascular Checks

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

Heart Checks are FREE for enrolled patients who meet the eligibility criteria below:

  • Males over 45
  • Females over 55
  • Males over 35 if you are of Indian or Maori ethnicity
  • Females over 45 if you are of Indian or Maori ethnicity

The check involves a practice nurse reviewing your family medical history and a blood test.  Results are then analysed by computer to create your Cardiovascular Disease risk.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Diabetes

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral offers FREE diabetes checks and individualised advice to patients and families regarding:

  • Type 1, Type 2 and pre diabetes
  • Lifestyle – including teaching presentation and resources
  • Management of diabetes and prevention of complications
  • Medication
  • Insulin initiation 


We are able to refer to other specialist services as necessary.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

HealthCentral Physiotherapy

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral Physiotherapy provides comprehensive assessment and treatment physiotherapy services for a wide range of conditions.

We are an ACC provider and take a patient centred, holistic approach to our clients and our aim is to always return you to a better state of health and movement. We are fully integrated within the HealthCentral clinical team which enables us to provide you with a seamless assessment and individual treatment plan.

We can help with:

  • Injury Recovery – sports injury, overuse injuries, repetitive strain (RSI), tendon injury,
  • Pain Management – back, shoulder and neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, hips, knees & ankles, elbow & wrist pain
  • Postural Pain – assist to correct pain and aches from poor posture
  • Chronic Pain Conditions
  • Concussion, Headaches & Dizziness
  • Pre & Post Surgery Support
  • Pregnancy

We welcome new and returning clients. Please call HealthCentral to book your next appointment.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Flu / COVID Vaccinations

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral offers a wide range of vaccinations and immunisations including Flu and COVID.  COVID and flu vaccinations are available everyday – no booking is needed!

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Vasectomies

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

If you’re certain you’ve finished your family or don’t want children, a vasectomy offers a permanent male contraceptive option. 

Dr Chris Mulholland is specially trained to perform scalpel free vasectomies.  This service is also available to patients not enrolled in our practice.  Please call the practice if you are interested or would like more information.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

Minor Surgery

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral offers a range of minor surgical procedures including skin cancer excision, removal of sebaceous cysts and lipoma excision. Procedures are delivered in our brand new procedure room using the latest equipment and fit-out.

Posted in: Our Services (a-z)

We Are Moving

Date: May 14th, 2024, Posted by healthcentral

HealthCentral is moving to our brand new building on 8th July 2024. Our new address will be 105-107 Tarbet Street, Alexandra. In the meantime it will be business as usual from our current location.

Posted in: Latest News

HealthCentral NZ

HealthCentral Alexandra

105-107 Tarbert St, Alexandra
P: (03) 440 0295
E: reception@healthcentralnz.com

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65 Scotland Street, Roxburgh
P: (03) 446 8200
E: reception@healthcentralnz.com