Respiratory services — Tairāwhiti
Respiratory medicine is the branch of medicine that treats people with diseases affecting the lungs and breathing.
Contact us
To contact the Tairāwhiti respiratory medicine department:
- phone 06 869 0500 (extension 8112)
Where to find us
We provide services at:
- outpatient clinics
- home visits by a clinical nurse specialist
- inpatient care at Gisborne hospital.
Services we provide
We provide assessment and treatment for conditions including:
- asthma
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- fibrosis of the lungs
- lung cancer
- blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
- lung disease caused by work.
Referral information
Your healthcare provider will refer you to one of our clinics if they are concerned about your lungs or breathing and want a specialist opinion. The referral is prioritised depending on urgency. Waiting times are 2 weeks to 6 months.