Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
The general surgery service for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury provides elective (planned) and 24-hour acute inpatient, day patient and outpatient treatment for people in the South Canterbury region needing specialist care.
For general surgery inpatient enquiries:
For outpatient clinic enquiries:
The general surgery service is at:
Timaru Hospital
Queen Street
Parkside
Timaru 7910
General surgery covers many different types of surgery, including:
Visiting clinics are provided by plastic surgical services from Christchurch Hospital, and visiting clinics and operating lists are provided by urological and paediatric surgery services, also from Christchurch.