Quality, Caring General Practice
At Rātā Medical we care for your health
Christmas and New Year hours:
Rata Medical will be open 8.30am - 3.00pm on the following days: Wed 24th, Mon 29th, Tues 30th and Wed 31st December. We will be operating with reduced staff. Please ring 03 5487929 for urgent appointments only.
Normal hours will commence from Monday 5th of January 2026.
Urgent medical attention outside of these hours: Please visit Medical & Injury Centre - 98 Waimea Road (Orange building alongside Emergency Department. (03) 5468881.
We hope you have an enjoyable and safe festive period.
Comprehensive GP care in central Nelson
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Our Practice
We aim to be inclusive. We welcome individuals at any age and stage of life. We seek to provide a friendly and happy environment in which to provide care for you
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Our Team
At Rātā Medical we build relationships. With our welcoming reception staff we aim to provide a friendly and happy environment in which to deliver care for you
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Our Services
We pride ourselves in responding to your needs, whether urgent or routine, and offering the best solution to your medical problems
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ManageMyHealth™
ManageMyHealth™ is an online patient portal service that is available to enrolled patients at Rātā Medical
Comprehensive GP care in central Nelson
As well as the broad range of GP services, we have special interests and practical skills. We work together to provide best practice, personal medical care to you. Dr Vivien Edge has recently retired from Rata Medical. Please read her letter to the Rata Medical community. READ HERE
