Mount Wellington Family Health Centre (Penrose Road)

Medical clinic General practitioner

👍 I've been going to Mt Wellington Family Health Centre for approx 6 years and have never experienced any issues with the practice, I find Dr Martin a very kind person with a positive and happy attitude. But recently I have found one of the receptionist very rude and talks down to people, I found her... People often mention practice, time, appointment,


Address

283 Penrose Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand

Website

www.mtwellingtondoctors.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 570 2999

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (53 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

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  • 4/5 Maryanne M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been going to Mt Wellington Family Health Centre for approx 6 years and have never experienced any issues with the practice, I find Dr Martin a very kind person with a positive and happy attitude. But recently I have found one of the receptionist very rude and talks down to people, I found her attitude to be argumentative and negative over the phone. I called to follow up on RATS tests and how to access these, she advised the practice does not provide these tests to take home which is fine but it was the attitude and conversation that followed that annoyed me, she told me to go read the news and if you feel better before 10 days go back to work. This is not the right attitude in a medical profession nor did I find it helpful while dealing with covid, I called the MOH and I should be getting tested on day 3 and 5 and again on day 10 and once it negative go back to work. I hope the receptionist can improve on her communication skills and learn to be a little bit friendlier over the phone.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 M S. 2 years ago on Google
    Discrimination against medical procedures, these doctors have a policy to not treat all patients equally. They are not willing to help all of the patients and I would not recommend. They also do not think beyond the normal for diagnosis or treatment so it takes a long time to get illnesses fixed. The doctors also don't seem to read clinic notes before appointments so you have to wait until they have figured out the background info already given, where they should know this before the appointment and make it faster and easier for everyone. Their systems also don't seem to work well and notes etc have been lost in the past. AVOID this practice
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daenah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Been enrolled at this clinic for a while now. A bit disappointing today though. Turned up before 2pm to ensure we met the 2:15pm appointment, but not seen until 2:30pm when the room was literally empty....Then without warning at all as the doc finished writing up prescriptions, I wanted to follow up with a couple of things but was told there's no more time left so we were ushered quickly out the door?? Not super great in my opinion. I only usually visit the clinic if I have multiple things I want to address. Went there with my mum as we both had same symptoms so maybe she also took a minute or two but bottom line is - I didn't feel like our time was respected and quite frankly, a waste of money for not even a full proper consultation. Doctor was nice but not so much in the end.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicola H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been with the clinic for almost 20 years and regularly recommend them to friends and family. They are generally running a bit late, but this has improved since they have opened up more rooms and have more GPs and Locums in the practice. When specialists appointments are needed they are great at getting their referrals prioritised efficiently with the DHB. For some services they recommend private consultations (if you are insured) for efficiency and to keep pressure out of the public system. Their online Health365 system is great and you can review your past notes, prescriptions and tests, get a nurses/doctors appointment or get a repeat prescription sent to your normal pharmacy this way, or with a med courier service. My partner needed a COVID vaccination and was given one the same day we called. For COVID tests they are open every day, will book you in for a time and give you a test in their carpark in a very efficient fashion – no waiting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Antoinette K. 6 months ago on Google
    Just to qualify further what I wrote three days ago: I have had this hernia for over a year now, and the gp did not pick it up. I was treated like a neurotic old woman who visits doctors too often. Sigh…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dallas T. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been with this practice since 2011. Left for a couple months due to not being able to easily get appointments and some negative experiences but returned after realizing this happens at other practices too. I guess you just have to find the "good" doctors at each practice, that suits you and your family! I must say since I've returned the care/service has improved some what. I tend to stick to Dr Susharma George for myself and for my children Dr Chang. Although recently, I needed a last minute appointment for my son and only Dr Jim was available but he was good. Recommend good meds and testing, also gave good advice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anastasia L. 2 years ago on Google
    Dr Martin Ng is fantastic all around. Our family of 3, husband, myself and baby are under his care. He is kind, patient, understanding and good with kids. He follows up with our difficult and complicated medical history. He's knowledgeable and experienced. We are so thankful to have found him as our GP. Thank you again for being so fantastic!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 2 years ago on Google
    So impressed with this practice. Dr Hsin-Yao Chang has been amazingly thorough with follow up on my condition and a compassionate and genuinely caring doctor. Also super impressed with Dr Janet Hutchins who took all precautions with my condition, did thorough testing and then referred me to specialist departments as required. Highly skilled team of health professionals who really care about their patients. Also love that I can always get an appointment when required. Thank you so much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Antoinette K. 6 months ago on Google
    Don’t over attend this practice, no matter how desperate you are. Familiarity breeds contempt. Made this mistake in March. Came to a head recently when I went to hospital in agony with a hernia. Had even gone to the White Cross with a chest infection so as not to over attend this practice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Miss. C. 6 months ago on Google
    We have been to this clinic for a while now. No matter if we make it on time or early we need to wait at least 30mins from the appointment time. So sick of it and it is a total disrespect of people s time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayleigh M. 1 year ago on Google
    I have had excellent experiences with Mt Wellington Family Health and all the Dr's I have seen to date. Writing the review today as had a great interaction with Nurse Kayleigh when ringing to discuss my situation and a great consult with Dr Martin Ng over the phone. I had not seen Dr Ng previously but he listened and considered my health issues, was informative and I feel much more positive about my situation after Dr Ng's reccomendations. Thanks team 😊

  • 5/5 Manju B. 2 years ago on Google
    Just wanted to say how impressed I was with the systems you have in place to ensure the safety of all patients during these Covid times. I came in this morning to get my stitches removed after a surgery I had last week on my head. Clear instructions and quick pre-appointment screening questions. But the star of the day is definitely the practise nurse Tara. I have had quite a few surgical procedures that required removal of stitches and today's experience was by far the best. With Tara's gentle touch, I hardly knew that they were being removed. All your hard work and care in these trying times are greatly appreciated.

  • 2/5 Viv L. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been with this practice for 12 years, in the last year or so the service is not been the best, I don't receive txt msg with laboratory results, they don't follow up any medical procedures, always running late, not wanted a face to face appointments. Not sure what happen recently but I'm very disappointed.

  • 5/5 Liv T. 11 months ago on Google
    Dr Soshamma George was amazing! Very thorough and genuinely cared. Will definitely be recommending to others :)

  • 5/5 Nicole Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Dr Chang always the best, and thanks nurse Tara she is very nice and she took very well responsible. Even though I moved to the other place to live I still want to keep my GP in here. Easy and quick to book appointment and friendly staffs.


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