Nelson Family Medicine Services
Travel Doctor Consultations
Nelson Family Medicine are proud to have Doctor Andy Dawson, a specialist Travel Doctor consultant. Andy has specialist training and skills in Travel Medicine and brings a solid background in Occupational Health, combine this with his easy going nature and you can understand why patients like to visit with Andy before travelling overseas. For more detailed information on Travel Doctor consults visit our page.
Specialist Health Services
We consider ourselves open minded and progressive when it comes to finding solutions for our patients health issues and overall wellbeing. We are proud to be associated with the following specialists whose expertise covers a wide range of health related fields. You will find more detailed information on our dedicated Specialist Health Services page.
Immigration Medicals
Nelson Family Medicine is one of the clinics in the Panel Physicians Network which offers medical examinations for Immigration New Zealand. For more detailed information on Immigration Medicals visit our page.
Full Services
Nelson Family Medicine offer all the services you expect of a practising health professional in New Zealand.
Below is a list of a list of the health and medical services we have available for registered patients between 8-30am and 5-30pm on weekdays.
- ACC
- Aviation medicals
- Before School checks
- Cervical screening
- Childhood & other immunisations
- Contraceptive & sexual health
- ECG & screening audiograms
- Immigration medicals
- Intravenous therapy
- Liquid Nitrogen and CO2 ice treatments
- Maritime medicals
- Medicals, general - driving, diving, DL9 & insurance
- Minor surgery
- Occupational services & medicals
- Spot checks, skin cancer diagnosis & treatment
- Spirometry
- Travel medicine
Well NZ Online Services at Nelson Family Medicine

Nelson Family Medicine offers our enrolled patients access to online services through our new patient portal at Well NZ. As an existing patient you can begin registration with Well NZ using the button below, or if you prefer you can download the Well NZ app from the App Store or Google Play.
However you choose to use Well NZ you will need to enter Nelson Family Medicine’s code which is NFMEDI, then just follow the onscreen directions.
It costs nothing to set up an account with Well NZ and we are confident that this is the best and easiest way to modernise your healthcare experience. Ask at the surgery or email office@nelsonfamilymedicine.co.nz if you would like an account or have any questions or comments.
Other Services and Resources
Nelson Family Medicine realise that valid and correct information is very helpful in times of illness, also a support network who can assist is invaluable at these times. The websites and phone numbers below are just some useful and proven contacts available in New Zealand and overseas. Websites with a * are sponsored and access from your mobile device is free.
There are also many helpful apps and the Health Navigator website below has a page dedicated to reviewing and recommending health related apps. Feel free to contact us to recommend anything you find particularly helpful.
Helpful Health Websites
* HealthNavigator.org.nz
The BEST, most comprehensive website for New Zealand general health information. Constantly updated.
* Health.Govt.nz
Ministry of Health website. Wide range of official information.
* Depression.org
Information and resources to help with depression and anxiety.
* TheLowDown.co.nz
Information and resources to help with depression and anxiety, specifically aimed at younger people.
* SaferGambling.co.nz
Support and information for those affected by gambling.
* AllRight.co.nz
Help and resources to manage mental health.
* MentalHealth.org.nz
Official Mental Health Foundation website.
* Plunket.org.nz
Official website for Plunket, Aotearoa’s largest support service for children and their whānau.
* QuitStrong.nz
Information and support for those who want to stop smoking.
* SmallSteps.org.nz
Digital tools to help improve well-being.
* JustAthought.co.nz
Online cognitive behavioural therapy for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
* TheKiteProgram.com
Tailored app to improve maternal well-being for busy mothers.
ACC.co.nz
Information and resources about injury and accident compensation.
MSD.Govt.nz
Ministry of Social Development website. Information on NZ social supports.
RainbowMentalHealth.nz
Information and support for the rainbow community.
Ry.org.nz
Information and support for the rainbow youth community.
Privacy.org.nz
Full information about your privacy rights from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
HDC.org.nz
Information about your rights under the Health and Disability Code.
NBPH.org.nz
Information about local primary health organisation services.
TPO.org.nz
Information about local Kaupapa Maori Services.
Kupe.net.nz
Information and decision support around prostate screening in NZ.
MelonHealth.com
Mental health and wellbeing online support and resources.
Helpful Health Contact Phone Numbers
Alcohol / Drugline
0800 787 797.
Suicide Crisis
0508 828 868.
Family Violence
0800 456 450.
Depression Line
0800 111 757
Need to Talk
Free call or text 1737
Healthline
0800 611 110
0800 NOSMOKE
Support to stop smoking 0800 667 665
