Rheumatology — Hawke's Bay
The rheumatology service for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay provides a review of conditions involving the joints, muscles and bones. We can arrange for your appointment to be in Hastings or Napier.
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Where to find us
The rheumatology service can arrange to see you at:
Hastings
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
398 Omahu Road
Camberley
Hastings 4120
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (internal link)
Napier
Napier Health
Wellesley Road
Napier
Services we provide
A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who can discuss with you the possible diagnosis for problems affecting your joints, muscles and bones. They can also recommend further tests or treatments.
After your appointment, the rheumatologist will contact your healthcare provider with details about:
- your diagnosis
- any test results
- a plan for your care.
You may have follow up appointments with the rheumatology service before you see any other services for help with your condition or are discharged back to the care of your healthcare provider.
Mobility Action Programme
Mobility Action Programme (MAP) is free programme lasting up to 3 months for people who have painful joint or muscle problems.
MAP provides free physiotherapy, exercise, education and support to help you:
- experience less pain
- take part in more activities
- receive quality advice, care and support to achieve your goals
- meet other people with similar experiences
- learn how to better manage your condition
- achieve your employment goals.
The programme is tailored to your individual needs.
To take part in MAP you need to either:
- be Māori or Pacifika and live in Hawke's Bay
- live in Wairoa, Maraenui, Onekawa, Tamatea, Flaxmere, Camberley or Takapau
And you also need to:
- have had joint pain for more than 3 months
- not qualify for ACC.
If you think MAP may be right for you call 0800 662 7746
Referral information
You need to referred to the rheumatology service by your healthcare provider.