Ground floor, Ilam Health Building, 110 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch : Ph 03 351 6198 :
Keep up with the latest updates here, from COVID to our new building development!
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February 2nd, 2025
We are delighted to welcome Dr Vinny Karunasekera back to our team. Vinny has previously worked here while he was completing his GP Registrar training under Dr Brett Mann. Vinny..
We are very sad to see Dr Brett Mann leave our team but wish him all the best for the next chapter in his life. Brett has made a positive..
December 10th, 2024
With the costs of running a General Practice continuing to rise, we have had to make the decision to increase our fees, effective 1st January 2025. We would like to reassure..
July 30th, 2024
If your child has breathing difficulties, a persistently high fever above 38.5C, a rash, or is having difficulty managing food and fluids, then please call and get advice about whether..
March 20th, 2024
We are now offering Covid-19 Vaccinations at the Ilam Medical Centre. If you meet the below criteria, and it has been at least 6months since your last covid-19 vaccination, and..
We have clinics open for bookings from Tuesday 2nd April, 2024. Please call reception to make an appointment, or book through your online Portal account. We will be running..
August 30th, 2023
We no longer require patients to wear masks in the practice. Patients will still be screened for respiratory symptoms. Anyone experiencing a cough, runny nose, sneezing or Flu symptoms will..
June 21st, 2023
July 2022 Increase in Patient Fees We are very sorry that we have had to increase our patient fees and can understand the frustration this may cause our patients. Why..
March 28th, 2023
Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. At least 12 groups/strains of this have been identified, including A, B, C, X, Y, and W. In New Zealand over..
Monday – Friday 8.10am – 5.30pm
*Please note, our building is open from 8:00am but the phones are not switched over until 8:10am
reception@ilam.co.nz (for Non urgent contact only). Booking requests & Repeat prescription requests will NOT be accepted via this email.
Ground Floor, Ilam Health Building 110 Memorial Avenue Burnside Christchurch
In an emergency, call 111.
If you need urgent care or advice, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. This number is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ilam Medical Centre now offers an option for non urgent after hours virtual support here: (click below)
For face to Face GP consultation you can visit:
Pegasus Health 24 Hours Surgery
401 Madras Street, Christchurch Entrance just off Bealey Avenue
Phone 365 7777