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Carefirst - Bell Block Medical Centre

69 Corbett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth, Taranaki 4312
We are accepting new patients
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(06) 968 1440

Carefirst - Bell Block Medical Centre

We are a family centred surgery offering a full range of general practice services to you and your family.

Practitioners

Dr Nelia Lourens
Dr Amanda Brown
Dr Geoffrey Putt
Dr Helene Jorda Doyle

Enrolled patient fees

Age rangeWithout CSCWith CSC
0 - 5 years Free Free
6 - 13 years Free Free
14 - 17 years $35.00 $13.50
18 - 24 years $55.00 $20.00
25 - 44 years $65.00 $20.00
45 - 64 years $65.00 $20.00
65 years and above $65.00 $20.00

Opening hours

Monday8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday8:30am - 5:00pm

After Hours: We partner with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team. Practice Plus is available weekdays and overnight, and weekends/public holidays 24/7 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment.

Public holiday closures

Labour Day
27/10/2025
Christmas Day
25/12/2025
Boxing Day
26/12/2025
Closed
27/12/2025
Closed
28/12/2025
New Years Day
01/01/2026
Day after New Year's Day
02/01/2026
Closed
03/01/2026
Closed
04/01/2026
Waitangi Day
06/02/2026