Open Monday - Friday (except public holidays) 8.30am to 5.00pm, closed between 12pm-1pm

St John's Medical Centre
Welcome to

St John's Medical Centre

We are committed to improving quality of life by providing sustainable, compassionate, comprehensive, health care services
Serving the Whanganui Community for over 36 years.
We are currently enrolling new patients
Join our Practice
We are currently enrolling patients. Because there are so many people in Whanganui (and don’t already have a GP in Whanganui) we are giving preference to individuals and whanāu who are not enrolled with another practice or who are new to the district. Please call the surgery on 06 348 7775 to enrol or you can come in personally and fill in the enrolment papers or you can complete your enrolment below.
Start your enrolment here
Our medical team is growing!

St Johns Medical Centre welcomes Dr Parteshma Chand to our Medical Team

Dr Asha Prakash
MBChB (Otago), BSc
Christmas & New Year Hours

Tuesday 24th - 8.30am till 12.00pm

Wednesday 25th - CLOSED

Thursday 26th - CLOSED

Friday 27th - CLOSED

Monday 30th - 8.30am till 5.00pm

Tuesday 31st - 8.30am till 5.00pm

Wednesday 1st - CLOSED

Thursday 2nd - CLOSED

Friday 3rd - CLOSED

Monday 6th - Normal hours

IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 111 IMMEDIATELY.

Urgent medical care is also available at the Emergency Department, Whanganui Hospital.

Whanganui Accident & Medical (WAM) is open over the holiday period Monday to Sunday (including Public Holidays) from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Healthline is a free over-the-phone health service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you or someone in your family is unwell.
Phone: 0800 611 116

Dr Parteshma Chand
MBChB (Otago), FRNZCGP, PGdipOMG
New patients are welcome.
medical services

Services

We offer a range of services from general health appointments with our GP’s to Nurse and Health Improvement Practitioners appointments.

Flu Vaccines

Flu vaccines

It is Important to your flu vaccine before the flu season hits. That's why it's important to boost your protection with a flu jab. They’re available from 1st April and are free for those who meet the current criteria. AVAILABLE NOW!! Call the clinic today and book your appointment and check if you are eligible for a free vaccine now.

The 2024 flu vaccination is underway at St Johns Medical Centre now. It is free for all aged 65 years and over, for those from 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions and it is free to all pregnant women. Patients with mental health disorders are also eligible for free vaccination. Children 4 years of age and under with respiratory disorder are also eligible for free vaccinations. Others can have the vaccine for a fee. Call the clinic today and book your appointment and check if you are eligible for a free vaccine now.

Find out more about the flu here
Your friendly medical team:

Dr. Satya Prakash

MBChB (Otago), DIP OBS (Otago), FRNZCGP

Dr Asha Prakash

MBChB (Otago), BSc

Dr Parteshma Chand

MBChB (Otago), FRNZCGP, PGdipOMG

St. John's Medical Centre in Whanganui

At St. John's Medical we have your families best interests at heart.