Waitakere i-Medical Centre

05/03/2024

Introducing - Dr Manuel Fontanilla & Dr Vivian Fontanilla.

Dr. Jose Manuel Fontanilla is a highly accomplished medical professional with over 40 years of diverse experience. He has practiced in New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He has been working as a GP in west Auckland since 2006.

Dr. Fontanilla excels in General Practice, Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Pain Management. His expertise extends to cutting-edge medical techniques like Platelet Rich Plasma Orthobiologic Therapy and Steroid Injections for joint and soft tissue pathologies.

He is also skilled in Dermoscopy, Skin Cancer, Spine, Trauma, Circumcisions and Knee Arthroscopy.

Dr. Vivian Santos-Fontanilla is a highly dependable and diligent physician with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. With an illustrious career spanning four decades, Dr. Santos-Fontanilla has garnered extensive expertise as a cardiologist and general practitioner, practicing in esteemed medical institutions across Sweden, Oman, Philippines and New Zealand.

Her proficiency lies in both invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, showcasing her exceptional skills in diagnosing and treating heart conditions with precision. Driven by a passion for medical education and research, she has actively engaged in teaching and research initiatives, contributing to advancements in the field.

Dr. Santos-Fontanilla's commitment to patient care is evident in her tenure as a GP, where she served at Henderson Medical Center from 2011 to 2022 and earlier at Four Kauri Medical Center and Kinross Medical Center from 2007 to 2011.

13/02/2023

Hello Everybody & Happy Valentines

We would like to ask how was your experience with Waitakere i-Medical Centre overall services

We are always happy to get feedback from our valued patients so that we can continue to improve our service.

If you could spare two minutes of your time to write a review, we would be really grateful and very happy to read it.

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Thank you for trusting us with your health and, hopefully, taking the time out of your day for writing a review.

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21/11/2022

November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and this year we are supporting an Antibiotic Amnesty. To help keep antibiotics working and prevent antibiotic resistance, here are some guidelines you can follow:

• Only take antibiotics if they are prescribed for you, don’t use or share leftover antibiotics.
• If antibiotics are prescribed for you, follow your health professional’s advice on when and how to take them.
• Take any unused antibiotics back to your pharmacy so they are disposed of safely and don’t enter the environment.

If you have any concerns about medicine you have been prescribed, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. If you have taken antibiotics incorrectly and fall ill as a result, seek medical care or call 111 if you are seriously unwell.

To learn more about antibiotic resistance, please see here: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/antimicrobial-resistance/together-we-can-keep-antibiotics-working/together-we-can-keep-antibiotics-working-consumers

Together we can keep antibiotics working.

15/08/2022

Still coughing after COVID-19?

Some people are experiencing prolonged coughing after their COVID-19 recovery. It can persist for weeks or even months.

Ways to help your cough:

Dry (non-productive cough)
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Drink warm soothing liquids to help relieve coughing spasms – lemon and honey is soothing. (Do not give honey to children under 12 months old)
• Try repeatedly swallowing
• Blow your nose and avoid sniffling
• Avoid exposure to smoke

Phlegm (productive cough)
• Breathe warm, moist air (humidified) like in the bathroom when the shower is running
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Elevate the head of your bed or sleep propped up on pillows
• Breath in through your nose to reduce coughing
• Coughing up mucus is important to protect your lungs against pneumonia, so take a cough suppressant only if you are finding it hard to sleep
• Avoid exposure to smoke
• Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water and put 2 or 3 drops in each nostril, then blow your nose. This can help clear mucus and soothe your cough.

When to see your doctor:

Your cough causes shortness of breath, severe pain or you cough up blood
Lasts for a month or more. You are starting to become increasingly unwell with new or worsening symptoms.

Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 if you are unsure what to do.

03/08/2022

We are recruiting🤩😍
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19/02/2022

TODAY! We are open for covid19 vaccination & Covid19 Swab until 3PM.

Please call to book an appointment on 09 553 9588.

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19/01/2022

We are currently looking for a Medical Receptionist & Account Manager here at Waitakere i-Medical Centre. Please send us your CV through seek. 😁

17/01/2022

From 17 January 2022, parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to protect their tamariki aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19, by being immunised with a child (paediatric) formulation of the Pfizer vaccine.

We will be providing the vaccine here at Waitakere i-Medical Centre. Monday - Thursday.

We do accept walk in but to ensure they are vaccine left we recommend you book in advance. Please call 09 553 9588 to book an appointment.

09/12/2021

What a year it has been!

Some photos of our clinic that has been taken over the year 😁

We hope to have you all back with us in 2022.
Merry Christmas & a very very Happy New year! 🎆🎇🌲🌲

30/11/2021

With only is only 25 days until Christmas we would like you keep you informed!

Waitakere i-Medical Center will be closed over the Christmas & New year period

Our last business day will be the 24th of December 2021 - Last appointment will be 1230PM
We will reopen on the 10th of January 2022.

We encourage our patients to now start checking their long term medications and request early repeats on patient portal (Heath365) or via email info@wimc.co.nz so they have adequate medications over the festival season.

Do not put off seeking medical care. If you need medical assistance over this period please consult with White Cross Henderson, Lincoln Road

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year

01/09/2021

We have had a huge number of people inquiring about when Waitakere i-Medical Centre will start the roll out of Covid19 vaccine - We are currently working on the process of this due to lockdown it has had to be postponed but we will informed our patients as soon as this becomes available. Thank you for your patients.