Outpatient Services
Helpful Information
Coming to an Outpatient Appointment
Attending an outpatient appointment at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde is a straightforward process designed to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care. Outpatient clinics operate Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding public holidays. Appointments are scheduled following a referral from a General Practitioner (GP) or specialist. The hospital offers a wide range of outpatient services, including cardiology, endocrinology, general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, respiratory medicine, and more.
Upon arrival, patients should report to the main reception at Dunstan Hospital, located at 29 Hospital Street, Clyde. The facility is equipped with accessible parking, automatic doors, and wheelchair access to accommodate all visitors . If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, contact the Outpatients Department at (03) 440 4301. For specific services like chemotherapy, which is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, appointment changes can be made by calling (03) 440 4300 and leaving a message on extension 52653 . Dunstan Hospital's commitment to patient-centered care ensures that your outpatient visit is managed efficiently and with compassion.
Service
Chemotherapy Services
Dunstan Hospital provides high-quality chemotherapy treatment close to home, reducing the need for patients in Central Otago and the Upper Clutha to travel long distances for care. Our dedicated oncology nurses deliver personalised, compassionate treatment in a safe and supportive environment, working closely with specialist teams in larger centres to ensure every patient receives the best possible care. By offering chemotherapy locally, we help patients focus on their treatment and wellbeing, surrounded by the support of family, friends, and community.
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology
Our Radiology Service provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging for our community, including General X-Ray, CT Scans, and Ultrasound. The department is open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm, with our skilled Medical Imaging Technologists available on-call after hours and weekends for urgent X-rays and CT scans.
We deliver publicly funded imaging, ACC work, and private imaging, working closely with our medical and nursing teams on site, as well as Health New Zealand Radiology and specialist services across the region.
Our team performs specialist CT Colonography and offers advanced ultrasound using a new, modern imaging unit.
Dunstan is fully integrated with Health New Zealand Radiology and uses Tele-Radiology for expert image reporting.
This service plays a crucial role in responsive rural healthcare, allowing patients to receive high-quality diagnostics close to home
Referrals are essential. Hours: 8.30am-4.30 pm Monday to Friday, then on an on-call basis. Phone 03 440 4304.
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Expanding Access to Endoscopy Services
Demand for this critical service has grown rapidly, and over the past year we’ve worked with the HNZ Gastroenterology team in Dunedin to expand capacity from one to three clinic days per month, ensuring more people across Central Otago and the wider southern region can access care closer to home.
Outpatient Services
Our outpatient clinics connect you with visiting specialists and local medical teams, providing expert care and follow-up appointments close to home.
Breast care
Specialist and Clinical Nurse Specialist clinics for the assessment, monitoring, and management of breast health concerns.
Colposcopy
Specialist Colposcopist clinics for women’s health procedures and advice.
Dialysis
Clinical Nurse Specialist education, monitoring, and support for patients on dialysis.
Cardiology
Specialists provide assessment and follow-up care for heart conditions.
Continence Nurse Specialists
Specialist nursing clinics for bladder, bowel, and continence issues.
Diabetes
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist education, monitoring, and support for patients managing diabetes. Supported by remote Specialists.
Liver
Clinical Nurse Specialist clinics for the management of liver disease.
Respiratory
Specialist assessment and management of lung and breathing-related conditions, including spirometry testing.
Retinal Photography
Retinal imaging to monitor and manage eye health, including diabetic eye checks.
Stomal Therapy
Clinical Nurse Specialist support, education, and management for patients with stomas.
Dietician
Individualised nutrition advice and plans to support health and recovery.
Endocrine
Specialist diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for gastrointestinal health, carried out locally.
Endoscopy / Colonoscopy
Specialist diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for gastrointestinal health, carried out locally.
Exercise Tolerance Testing
Cardiac assessment using exercise testing to evaluate heart function and capacity.
Gastroenterology
Specialist and Nurse Practitioner clinics for patients with digestive system conditions. Some minor procedures are also undertaken on site.
Oncology
Specialist medical oncology clinics provide ongoing cancer care, treatment planning, and support.
Paediatric
Specialist clinics for the medical care of infants, children, and young people.
Radiation Oncology
Clinics for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy follow-up and planning.
Holter Monitoring
Ambulatory heart rhythm monitoring to assist with the diagnosis of cardiac conditions.
Obstetrics
Specialist maternity care and follow-up services for expectant mothers.
Woman’s Health Bus, Te Waka Wahine Hauora
The Woman’s Health Bus regularly comes on site to provide woman’s health procedures.
General Surgery
Specialist surgical assessments and follow-up clinics. Some minor procedures are also undertaken on site, such as sigmoidoscopies.
Gynaecology
Specialist care for women’s health needs, including minor procedures.
Mole Map
Mole Map provide regular private clinics at Dunstan Hospital.
Older Person’s Health
Assessment and management for
age-related conditions to support independence and wellbeing.
Orthopaedic
Specialist clinics for bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions, including surgical consultations and fracture management clinics.
Paediatric Audiology
Audiologist clinics for children with hearing difficulties.
Pacemaker
Monitoring and management of implanted pacemaker devices.
Paediatric Psychology
Clinical Psychologist services for children.
Wound Care Clinics
Clinical Nurse Specialist clinics to manage complex or chronic wounds.
Colorectal
Clinical Nurse Specialist clinics for education, monitoring, and support for colorectal health concerns.
Additional Services
Mobile Surgical Bus
The mobile Surgical Services Bus visits approximately nine times per year, providing a range of day surgery procedures locally.
Chemotherapy
Specialist chemotherapy nurses deliver treatments on-site 4 days per week (Tuesday–Friday), reducing the need for travel to larger centers. We also provide a broad range of other infusions for both cancer and non-cancer conditions in this unit.
BreastScreen Aotearoa
The mobile Breast Screening Bus is on site each year to provide breast screening mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our hospital services and patient care.
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All outpatient appointments require a referral from your GP to the specialist service, except for Mole Map which can be by self-referral. Referrals are prioritised before appointments are confirmed.
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Not always — many visiting specialists come to Dunstan so that you can access care locally at Dunstan Hospital.
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Most are publicly funded, but some procedures may involve a part-charge. You’ll be advised if a fee applies.
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Contact the Outpatient Department as soon as possible so your appointment can be re-allocated. Missed appointments may delay your care. Phone 03 440 4301.
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Yes. Whānau or support people are welcome, especially for oncology, paediatrics, and older person’s health.
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