Rheumatology — Hawke's Bay

Contact Rheumatology on 06 878 8109 extension 6602.

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

Napier

Napier Health
Wellesley Road
Napier

Napier Health

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

You need to referred to the rheumatology service by your healthcare provider.