Bishopdale Medical

1 Eastling Street

Bishopdale, Christchurch 8043


Phone

03 359 8591


Our experienced staff put your health and comfort first

Meet Our Expert Medical Team

Our Friendly Doctors

The Doctors at Bishopdale Medical

Dr Chris Leathart

MBChB, DRCOG, FRNZCGP

Specialist GP

Chris has over 35 years experience as a GP, practising at Ilam Medical Centre from 1987 before moving to Bishopdale Medical in 2004. Chris obtained his medical degree at the University of Liverpool, in the UK. He emigrated to New Zealand 3 years later in 1983 and completed his postgraduate GP training in Christchurch.


Chris has a special interest in metabolic health. He has a PreKure certificate in “The practice of low carb and ketogenic nutrition”. He offers advice on low-carb healthy fat (LCHF) and ketogenic diets for those who are interested in addressing the root cause of metabolic conditions such as obesity, prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. He can perform full metabolic health checks including fasting insulin levels. 


Chris is married and has 3 daughters.

Dr Mona Goyal

MBBS, FRNZCGP, DIPMSM

Specialist GP

Mona has extensive experience in family medicine having worked in India, Australia, and New Zealand for the past 20 years. She did her GP training in Christchurch and has been here for the last 17 years. She has also done a Diploma in Musculoskeletal medicine through the University of Otago. Her special interests include musculoskeletal medicine, and older persons and women’s health.

Dr Shiromani Goyal

MBBS, MS (General surgery), MCH (Thoracic surgery from University of Mumbai), DNB (Cardiovascular) - India

Shiromani has extensive surgical experience, including in Cardio-respiratory medicine, having worked extensively in those fields in India, Australia, and Christchurch.


After working for 6 years at Christchurch Hospital as Senior fellow in Cardiothoracic surgery (2005-2010) and as a Senior Consultant in Cardiothoracic surgery in India (2011-2014) he has decided to work as a GP in New Zealand and bring that experience to this field.


He with his two children likes spending time outdoors (flying drones), and playing cricket, badminton, and table tennis.

Our Friendly NURSES

The Nursing Team at Bishopdale Medical

Nurse Margaret Helm

Nurse

Nurse Liz Chappell

Our Friendly SUPPORT TEAM

The Bishopdale Medical Administration Team

Elise

Practice Manager

Philippa

Administrator

Angela

Receptionist

Receptionist

Caroline

Receptionist

Our Fees

Discover how your age and entitlement to subsidies can affect your patient fees with us, a Pegasus Health Provider

Patient Fees

Fees vary depending on your age, your entitlements to subsidies and the services we provide. We are happy to provide further information on request.


We are a Contracted Provider to Pegasus Health (Charitable) Ltd which is a Primary Health Organisation (PHO). 


The fee information given below is for those patients who are enrolled in our practice as a member of Pegasus Health. The fees vary according to the age groups receiving government subsidies. The table of fees shows our standard 15min consultation fees for enrolled patients in different age groups.


There may be additional charges for:


  • Accounts not being paid on the day of consultation
  • Longer consultations or additional services being provided
  • Patients who are not enrolled with the practice (i.e. casual patients)
  • Nursing services
  • You will still be charged for the consultation fee if you fail to attend your appointment or if you cancel with less than 2 hours notice.


The table of fees below shows our standard GP consultation fees for enrolled and funded patients in the different age groups subsidised by the Government.


0 – 5 years 6 – 13 years 14 – 17 years 18 – 24 years 25 – 44 years 44 – 64 years 65 + years
Enrolled $0 $0 $50.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00
Enrolled with CSC $0 $0 $13.00 $19.50 $19.50 $19.50 $19.50
Casual $45.00 $45.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00
Non Resident $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
ACC  $0 $0 $50.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00
ACC with CSC $0 $0 $13.00 $19.50 $19.50 $19.50 $19.50

Service Fees

CSC users should contact the practice regarding reduced service fees.

Service Price Price with CSC
Prescriptions Adult - $28.00 $18.00
Child (14-17) $28.00 $18.00
Child under 14 - $10 $10.00
Advance prescriptions $22.00 $18.00
Home visit surcharge Variable
New patient 18+yrs (first appointment only) $110.00 $110.00
Administration charge (includes Medical Certificates, Disability forms, Pre-approval & Travel forms) From $40.00 $18.00
Minor surgery $400.00 minimum
Ingrown toe nail $400.00
Cervical Smear $61.00 $33.00
Nurse consultation $42.00 $19.50
BP check $15.00 $13.00
BP machine hire $35.00 $35.00
Blood test $15.00 $15.00
Liquid nitrogen
Up to 3 lesions $35.00 $25.00
3 or more lesions $40.00 $35.00
ECG $70.00 $70.00
Depo Provera $40.00 $34.50
Injection fee (cost of vaccine additional) $28.00 $18.00
New Patient 14 -17 yrs $90.00 $90.00
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