Need Gore Medical Centre in Southland? Start here for the practical next step: phone reception, book the right appointment, use MyIndici, request repeat prescriptions, check fees, understand current enrolment limits, plan after-hours care, avoid confusing Gore Medical Centre with Gore Health Centre, and find the map before travelling.
This is an independent patient information guide. It is not the official Gore Medical Centre website and it does not provide medical advice. Confirm appointment availability, fees, enrolment waiting-list status, urgent-care instructions, after-hours clinic times and holiday hours directly with the clinic.
Emergency? In New Zealand, call 111 for life-threatening symptoms or ambulance, police or fire emergency help. For free non-emergency health advice when you are worried or unsure, call Healthline 0800 611 116.
What should you do first for Gore Medical Centre?
Most visitors are not looking for a long directory entry. They need the safest next action. Use this first, then scroll for fees, enrolment, appointment rules and after-hours details.
Call 111. Do not wait for email, an online form, MyIndici, routine booking or a callback.
Phone (03) 208 9222. Gore Medical says urgent medical issues can be seen on the day, but emergencies still go to 111.
Call Healthline 0800 611 116 for advice, or use the official after-hours pathway such as Ka Ora Telecare when appropriate.
Phone the clinic or use MyIndici if enrolled and registered. Repeat prescriptions should be requested well in advance.
Gore Medical Centre quick answer for Southland patients
Gore Medical Centre is a general practice at 12 Eccles Street, Gore 9710, Southland. The listed phone number is (03) 208 9222 and the listed email is email@goremedical.co.nz. The clinic describes itself as a large family practice in rural Gore that has served the community since 1969.
The clinic lists normal clinic hours as Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, excluding public holidays. Doctor appointments are listed from 9.00am to 11.45am and 1.30pm to 4.45pm. Nurse appointments are listed from 8.30am to 4.45pm.
If you are enrolled with Gore Medical Centre, you can use MyIndici to manage selected health tasks such as messaging your doctor, accessing lab results, ordering repeat prescriptions and receiving appointment reminders. If you have an urgent issue, phone the practice rather than relying on an online form or portal message.
Tools to choose the right contact route before you call
These tools do not diagnose, suggest treatment or decide whether you need medication. They only help route you toward 111, Healthline, clinic phone, MyIndici, after-hours care or routine preparation.
Tool 1: Gore GP next-step finder
Choose your situation. The result will tell you which contact route is usually safest.
Your route will appear here
Select both fields. The tool will show contact-route guidance only.
- Emergency symptoms should go to 111.
- Same-day concerns are usually better handled by phone.
- Routine online tasks may suit MyIndici if you are enrolled and registered.
Tool 2: repeat prescription readiness checker
Use this before requesting repeat medication so you do not leave medicine planning too late.
Prescription guidance will appear here
Gore Medical Centre says repeat prescriptions should be ordered well in advance and patients should allow at least 48 hours, longer over weekends and public holidays.
Tool 3: appointment preparation builder
Choose your appointment type. The checklist will help you prepare before contacting the clinic.
Your checklist will appear here
This helps reduce common mistakes such as using the wrong route, booking too short, forgetting medicine details or leaving repeat prescriptions too late.
Opening hours, phone, email and appointment windows
Gore Medical Centre lists clinic hours as 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. The clinic lists doctor appointments from 9.00am to 11.45am and 1.30pm to 4.45pm. Nurse appointments are listed from 8.30am to 4.45pm.
This matters because the clinic being open does not mean every request can be handled at any time. A repeat prescription, nurse procedure, medical certificate, phone triage request, acute doctor need, urgent same-day issue, travel vaccine or minor surgery discussion may need a specific process, clinician or time slot.
| Service window | Listed public information | Patient-use tip |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic hours | Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm. | Call earlier for same-day or time-sensitive problems. |
| Doctor appointments | 9.00am–11.45am and 1.30pm–4.45pm. | Ask for a suitable appointment time with your own doctor where possible. |
| Nurse appointments | 8.30am–4.45pm. | Phone for nurse services because preparation, fees or clinician availability may matter. |
| Public holidays | Closed. | Plan repeat scripts and routine bookings before long weekends. |
| After hours | Ka Ora Telecare and shared after-hours roster with Gore Health Centre. | Call first. Do not arrive assuming a doctor is on duty at Gore Medical Centre. |
How to book the right Gore Medical Centre appointment
Gore Medical Centre says patients should phone for a suitable appointment time with their doctor or nurse. The homepage also says the practice offers virtual consults by telephone, video or email where appropriate, and patients should let the practice know if they are open to an alternative consult service when booking.
The clinic also warns that if you use the online form for appointment booking, the appointment is not confirmed until you have had a phone call from clinical support staff. If the issue is urgent, do not use the form; ring the practice instead.
Check urgency first
Call 111 for emergencies. Phone the clinic for urgent same-day concerns while it is open. Use Healthline or the official after-hours pathway when the clinic is closed.
Phone for a suitable doctor or nurse time
Gore Medical Centre asks patients to phone for a suitable appointment time with their doctor or nurse. This is especially important for nurse services, certificates, medicals, triage, minor surgery and complex issues.
Say whether the issue could be virtual
The practice offers telephone, video and email-style consult options where appropriate. Tell reception if you are open to virtual care, but do not assume every issue can be handled remotely.
Use online forms carefully
If you book through an online form outside hours, the appointment is not confirmed until clinical support staff call you. Do not use this route for urgent problems.
Prepare before attending
Bring medicine details, allergies, forms, test letters, Community Services Card if relevant and any information reception asked for. Arrive early enough for check-in.
What to say when you call Gore Medical Centre
Reception cannot diagnose you, but clear wording helps the team route your request. Do not hide urgency inside a vague appointment request.
For same-day symptoms
“I feel unwell today. Symptoms started on [day/time]. They are improving/worsening. Can I speak to the right person about what to do?”
For nurse services
“I need a nurse appointment for [immunisation, smear, wound care, triage, diabetes check, phone advice]. What should I prepare?”
For multiple concerns
“I have more than one issue. Should I book a longer appointment or prioritise one concern first?”
For medicals or certificates
“I need a [driving, immigration, employment, insurance, off-work] medical or certificate. What fee, time and documents are required?”
For repeats
“I need a repeat prescription for [medicine]. Is it suitable for MyIndici or phone ordering, and when will it be ready?”
For enrolment
“I understand you may not be taking new patients. Can I be added to the waiting list, and what details do you need?”
MyIndici: online health tasks for enrolled Gore Medical patients
Gore Medical Centre says enrolled patients can manage selected health tasks through the MyIndici app. The clinic lists MyIndici uses such as booking appointments, private messaging your doctor, accessing lab results and notes, viewing immunisation records, ordering repeat prescriptions, receiving appointment reminders and accessing the portal 24/7.
Registration requires you to ask reception, your doctor or your nurse. The clinic says you need an email address and proof of identity, and a separate email address is needed for each registration. The clinic provides an activation code and instructions to complete registration online.
Good uses for MyIndici
- Ordering eligible repeat prescriptions.
- Viewing selected lab results and notes.
- Receiving appointment reminders.
- Private messaging your doctor where safe and appropriate.
- Managing selected health information from home.
Phone instead when
- You have urgent, same-day or worsening symptoms.
- You are not registered or not enrolled.
- Your medicine changed or you are unsure review is needed.
- You need a nurse appointment or time-specific service.
- You used an online form and have not received the confirmation call.
MyIndici is a patient portal, not an emergency service. If the concern cannot safely wait, phone the clinic, call Healthline, use Ka Ora Telecare after hours where appropriate, or call 111 for emergencies.
Repeat prescriptions, MyIndici ordering and timing rules
Gore Medical Centre’s charges page says repeat prescriptions need to be ordered well in advance. Patients should allow at least 48 hours for the prescription to be ready, and longer over weekends and public holidays. If an urgent repeat prescription is required on the day, an extra charge applies.
The MyIndici page says repeat prescriptions can be ordered through the portal and must be paid for at the time of ordering. It also says the cost of ordering a repeat prescription via MyIndici is reduced.
Before requesting a repeat
- Write down the exact medicine names and strengths if known.
- Request at least 48 hours before you need it.
- Allow longer before weekends and public holidays.
- Ask whether MyIndici is suitable if you are enrolled and registered.
- Pay at the time of ordering where required.
When to phone first
- You need the script today.
- The medicine has changed.
- You have new symptoms or side effects.
- You are not enrolled or not registered for MyIndici.
- You are unsure whether a doctor or nurse review is needed.
Fees, prescriptions, ACC, missed appointments and payment notes
Gore Medical Centre’s charges page says the listed normal clinic-hour fees are for a standard 15-minute appointment and are common patient fees from 30 June 2025. Fees can change independently of the website, so confirm directly before booking.
The fee examples below are included because patients search for costs before they call. Final cost can depend on enrolment, Community Services Card status, ACC, age, service type, extra examinations, telephone advice, certificates, medicals, urgent prescriptions and whether the account is paid on the day.
Fee questions to ask before booking
- Am I enrolled/PHO funded or being charged as casual/visitor?
- Does my Community Services Card apply to this exact service?
- Is this a doctor, nurse, triage, phone, certificate, medical or procedure fee?
- Will telephone advice from a GP or nurse be charged?
- Does this need a standard or longer appointment?
Cost mistakes to avoid
- Do not assume medical certificates are PHO-funded; the clinic says some certificates incur full non-PHO fees.
- Do not leave repeat prescriptions until the same day if you want to avoid urgent charges.
- Do not miss appointments; listed non-attendance fees may apply.
- Do not assume ACC will cover everything; declined ACC claims can be charged as standard consultation fees.
- Do not leave accounts unpaid; the clinic lists overdue-account restrictions for non-urgent treatment.
After-hours care, Ka Ora Telecare and weekend/public holiday clinics
Gore Medical Centre says it shares the on-call roster with Gore Health Centre. For life-threatening emergencies, call 111 and ask for an ambulance.
The clinic’s after-hours page says that from 5.00pm until 8.00am on weekdays, and all weekends and public holidays, patients can call the daytime practice number 03 208 9222 to speak to Ka Ora Telecare. The page says a Kaiawhina or Registered Nurse will assess and advise on health needs, and patients can either see a clinician directly or schedule a later phone/video appointment.
If you need an urgent appointment after 10.00pm, the clinic says to call Ka Ora directly on 0800 252 672. It also lists urgent clinics on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10.00am–11.00am and 5.00pm–6.00pm. If a doctor from another practice is on call, the urgent clinic is held at Gore Hospital. Phone first; do not arrive assuming a particular site is open.
Emergency symptoms
Call 111 immediately. Do not wait for the clinic, email, MyIndici, an online form, weekend clinic or virtual appointment.
After-hours advice
Use Healthline for free advice when unsure, or the clinic’s Ka Ora Telecare route when it fits your situation.
Weekend/public holiday urgent clinics
The clinic lists urgent clinic times of 10.00am–11.00am and 5.00pm–6.00pm when applicable. Phone first because the location can depend on the roster.
After-hours fees
The clinic lists separate after-hours and casual/visitor fee tables. Confirm current charges before using after-hours care if the situation allows.
Enrolment status, waiting list and WellSouth funding
Gore Medical Centre’s enrolment page says the clinic is not taking on new patients and asks people to contact the practice and ask to be added to the waiting list. Because enrolment status can change, confirm directly before preparing forms or assuming you can enrol.
The page explains that enrolling is free and voluntary. Enrolment can reduce doctor visit fees through WellSouth Primary Health Organisation funding and gives access to a wider range of services linked to WellSouth. If you visit another practice as a casual patient while enrolled elsewhere, you may pay a higher fee.
If you want to enrol
- Phone the practice and ask whether the waiting list is open.
- Ask what details are required for the waiting list.
- Do not assume enrolment is available because the website has an enrolment form.
- Ask about eligibility for publicly funded health services if unsure.
- Confirm whether MyIndici registration is available only after enrolment.
Long gap warning
Gore Medical Centre’s enrolment information says if you have not received services from your general practice in a three-year period, the practice may contact you to ask whether you want to remain enrolled. If you cannot be contacted or do not respond, your name may be removed from practice and WellSouth enrolment registers.
GP services, nurse services, lab collection and what to confirm first
Gore Medical Centre lists a broad range of services for patients enrolled with the practice. Publicly listed service areas include assessment and management of medical conditions, accident-related injuries, referrals, minor surgery, gynaecology clinics, health screening, contraception including IUD and Jadelle insertion/removal, sexual health, cervical screening, wound care, ECG testing, smoking cessation, medicals, nurse phone advice, immunisations, travel vaccinations, diabetic reviews, cardiovascular risk assessments, spirometry and cryotherapy.
The key patient point is simple: a service being listed does not mean it can be booked instantly, online or as a short standard appointment. Some services require a doctor review first, a nurse appointment, a specific clinician, preparation, longer appointment, extra fee, pre-ordered vaccine, laboratory timing or separate provider process.
Nursing services
The clinic lists childhood immunisations, other immunisations, cervical screening, contraception/sexual health, long-term condition support, acute condition management, diabetes checks, wound care, cryotherapy and phone services.
Travel and vaccines
Ask early about vaccine availability, cost, appointment timing and whether vaccines need to be pre-ordered.
Medicals and certificates
Driving, immigration, insurance, employment and other medicals may have specific fees and paperwork. Ask before booking.
Minor surgery
The charges page says minor surgery is via consultation with a GP. Do not book a procedure without first asking what assessment is needed.
Lab collection
The services page says Awanui Labs has a collection depot at Gore Medical Centre and routine/acute lab tests can be taken by the phlebotomist. It lists lab clinic hours as Monday to Friday, 8.00am–12.30pm, with samples brought before 12.30pm for processing.
Adult ADHD note
The services page says there are currently no GPs at Gore Medical Centre trained to do adult ADHD assessments, and private options are currently the route in Southland. Confirm directly before relying on this status.
Do not confuse Gore Medical Centre with Gore Health Centre
Gore has more than one GP-related healthcare entity. This page is about Gore Medical Centre at 12 Eccles Street, phone (03) 208 9222. Gore Health Centre is a separate GP practice associated with Gore Health at 9 Birch Lane, phone (03) 209 3022.
This distinction matters for patient safety, fees, enrolment, after-hours roster, portal access and appointment routing. If your search result, text message, appointment card or bill says Gore Health Centre, do not assume it is Gore Medical Centre. Check the address and phone number before booking or travelling.
Correct clinic for this page
Gore Medical Centre
12 Eccles Street, Gore 9710
Phone: (03) 208 9222
Website: goremedical.co.nz
Different Gore GP provider
Gore Health Centre
Gore Health, 9 Birch Lane, Gore
Phone: (03) 209 3022
Different practice, different phone and different address.
Map, address and arrival tips for Gore Medical Centre
Gore Medical Centre is located at 12 Eccles Street, Gore 9710, Southland. The clinic is in the rural town of Gore, so patients from nearby communities should allow time for travel, parking, check-in and any forms or nurse instructions.
Patient checklist before you call, book or visit
A useful medical-centre page should reduce repeat calls and wrong-route decisions. Use this checklist before contacting Gore Medical Centre.
Before calling
- Write your main concern in one short sentence.
- Note when symptoms started and whether they are improving or worsening.
- Have medicine names, allergies and important health conditions ready.
- Know whether you need doctor, nurse, prescription, certificate, triage or admin help.
- Have your NHI number ready if available.
Before visiting
- Confirm appointment time and clinician type.
- Bring ID, Community Services Card and relevant documents if needed.
- Bring forms, letters, medication lists or previous results.
- Arrive early enough for check-in and any nurse instructions.
- Bring payment method because fees are expected at the time of consultation.
Common mistakes that cause delays, wrong calls or extra costs
- Using an online form for urgent symptoms: Gore Medical Centre says urgent issues should not use the form; ring the practice instead.
- Assuming an online appointment is confirmed: the clinic says appointment confirmation requires a phone call from clinical support staff.
- Leaving repeat prescriptions too late: allow at least 48 hours, and longer over weekends and public holidays.
- Forgetting payment expectations: fees are expected at the time of consultation and some services have extra fees.
- Missing appointments: the clinic lists non-attendance fees for GP and nurse appointments.
- Assuming enrolment is open: the enrolment page says the clinic is not taking new patients and asks people to contact the practice about the waiting list.
- Confusing Gore Medical Centre with Gore Health Centre: check address and phone number before travelling.
- Expecting all lab services all day: the services page lists the lab collection depot hours as 8.00am–12.30pm and says samples need to be brought before 12.30pm for processing.
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Gore Medical Centre frequently asked questions
What is Gore Medical Centre’s phone number?
The listed phone number is (03) 208 9222. Use phone for appointments, urgent same-day concerns, nurse appointments, fees, enrolment waiting-list questions and after-hours instructions.
Where is Gore Medical Centre located?
Gore Medical Centre is listed at 12 Eccles Street, Gore 9710, Southland, New Zealand. The postal address is PO Box 39, Gore 9740.
What are Gore Medical Centre opening hours?
The clinic lists normal clinic hours as Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm, excluding public holidays. Doctor appointment times are listed as 9.00am–11.45am and 1.30pm–4.45pm. Nurse appointments are listed from 8.30am–4.45pm.
Can I book an appointment online?
The clinic says outside normal phone hours you can book through an online form or MyIndici, but your appointment is not confirmed until clinical support staff phone you. If the issue is urgent, ring the practice instead.
Does Gore Medical Centre use MyIndici?
Yes. The clinic says enrolled patients can use MyIndici to manage selected health tasks, including messaging the doctor, accessing lab results, viewing immunisation records, ordering repeat prescriptions and receiving reminders.
How long do repeat prescriptions take?
The clinic says repeat prescriptions need to be ordered well in advance and patients should allow at least 48 hours, longer over weekends and public holidays. Urgent same-day prescriptions have an extra charge.
Is Gore Medical Centre accepting new patients?
The official enrolment page says Gore Medical Centre is not taking on new patients and asks people to contact the practice to be added to the waiting list. Confirm directly because enrolment status can change.
What should I do if Gore Medical Centre is closed?
For emergencies, call 111. For non-emergency health advice, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. The clinic’s after-hours page also lists Ka Ora Telecare and shared weekend/public holiday urgent clinic arrangements with Gore Health Centre.
Is Gore Medical Centre the same as Gore Health Centre?
No. Gore Medical Centre is at 12 Eccles Street and uses phone (03) 208 9222. Gore Health Centre is a separate practice at Gore Health, 9 Birch Lane, and uses phone (03) 209 3022.
Is this the official Gore Medical Centre website?
No. This is an independent patient information guide. For bookings, fees, clinical advice, prescriptions, enrolment and urgent instructions, use the official clinic website or phone the clinic directly.
Sources, accuracy note and independent-guide disclaimer
This guide summarises public information from Gore Medical Centre’s official website, Healthpoint and New Zealand health sources. Clinic details can change. Always confirm current appointment availability, fees, enrolment waiting-list status, prescription rules, opening hours, holiday closures, after-hours rosters and urgent-care options directly with the clinic.
Independent guide: Medical Centre NZ is not Gore Medical Centre. This page does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is a practical directory guide to help patients find official contact routes and prepare better questions.
- Official Gore Medical Centre contact page
- Official about and appointment-hours page
- Official services page
- Official MyIndici page
- Official charges page
- Official enrolment page
- Official after-hours page
- Healthpoint listing for Gore Medical Centre
- Healthline — Health New Zealand
- 111 emergency service — New Zealand Government
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026. Review again before publishing future edits, especially fees, waiting-list status, public-holiday arrangements, after-hours roster details, Ka Ora instructions and prescription charges.
Final recommendation
For routine GP or nurse appointments, phone Gore Medical Centre on (03) 208 9222 and ask for a suitable time. For eligible enrolled-patient portal tasks, use MyIndici when safe and appropriate. For urgent same-day issues, phone rather than using the online form. For after-hours uncertainty, use Healthline or the clinic’s Ka Ora Telecare route. For emergency symptoms in New Zealand, call 111 immediately.