Are you tired of muffled hearing, discomfort, and the inconvenience of blocked ears? Our Ear Suction service offers a safe, gentle, and highly effective solution that will help you say goodbye to ear wax buildup and hello to crystal-clear hearing. This service can also help to remove the debris from ear infections, so your GP may refer you for ear suction if this is appropriate.
If you are experiencing pain or your issue is urgent, please book in to see your GP first to assess the cause of the pain.
Traditional ear cleaning methods that can push wax further into the ear canal, are messier and more uncomfortable, or have risks of puncturing your ear drum. Our professional ear suction service is performed by experienced nurses who use precise, medical-grade equipment to remove ear wax safely and comfortably, making this a much easier and safer experience.
Our Ear Suction Service Offers:
Call us on 04 473 5181 to book your ear suction appointment. You will need to use oil to soften your ears before the appointment and our team will talk you through the options for this.
If you have a child who may need an ear suction, please discuss with your GP in advance.
Each appointment is a 30-minute appointment and involves:
1. Comprehensive Assessment: We begin with an examination to assess the condition of your ear canal and the extent of wax buildup.
2. Expert Treatment: Using a microscope and a fine suction tool, we gently remove any ear wax obstruction from your ear canal.
3. Post-Care Guidance: After the procedure, we'll offer personalized advice on ear care to prevent future buildup and ensure long-term ear health.
The following costs apply to ear suction services:
All of the above services are discounted by $5 for patients with a Community Services Card
For those aged 0 -18, the Porirua Children's Ear Van is a free alternative to our ear suction service. Due to longer wait times this service is more appropriate for non-urgent issues. Please head to Porirua Children's Ear Van to find out more about the service and to book in with them directly.
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You will need to bring:
Need a interpreter?
If you cannot speak English then you will need a interpreter; this cannot be a family member or relative. We can arrange for a interpreter if required, simply let us know when booking the appointment.
There is an additional cost for a interpreter
We can normally get you in within 2-3 days of getting touch with us. It then takes approximately 2 working days to receive and review all of the results
During the medical you’ll have two consultations, one with a nurse and the second with a doctor. We endeavour to make these appointments one after the other, but depending on your urgency this may not always be possible.
The nurse consultation will take approximately 45 minutes. During this time we’ll complete a questionnaire about your health, as well as take measurements of you height and weight. We then take a digital photo which is uploaded to your eMedical case file.
We’ll also do the following tests:
Your consultation with a doctor will take approximately 15 minute appointments. This is a full physical examination, during which time you will need to remove all clothing except your underwear. The examination will involve contact with the doctor.
If you’re a woman over the age of 45 you will also require a breast examination, unless you've had one of the following within the last six months and can provide the results of the exam:
You comfort is important to us so let us know if you prefer either a male or female doctor.
You must use the General Medical if one of the following applies to you:
You must use the Limited Medical if one of the following applies to you:
If you are applying for a visa as the partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident and you were not included in, or were withdrawn from the earlier residence application made by your partner or parent then you must use the general certificate.
You'll need a chest X-ray if:
If you're applying for a temporary visa and you intend to stay between 6-12 months
Immigration New Zealand maintain a list of countries, areas and territories with a low insidence of tuberculosis (TB).
If you are from, or have visited, a country, area or territory which is not on this list then you'll need a chest X-ray.
The Health Requirements (INZ 1121) guide has more details and includes the full list.
If you previously had a chest X-ray you may not be required to get a new one. If this applies to you, contact Immigration New Zealand to confirm whether or not you need a new X-ray.Children under the age of 11 and pregnant women are not required to have a chest X-ray, unless it is specifically requested by Immigration New Zealand.
You need to book a separate chest X-ray appointment as we don't complete X-rays at the medical centre.
Your options for getting a chest X-ray are:
