History
The growth journey
The East Tamaki Healthcare (ETHC) Group started as a single doctor and one receptionist practice in 1968 in Otara. Dr Patel took over the solo general practice in 1977.
Over the years the practice has grown into a large team of health professionals and operational staff who are here to serve the wider community. The success of our clinics has been driven by the strength of our team and the quality of services we provide to our patients. We do this by ensuring that our values are part of our daily practice.
ETHC is now a network of 15 general practice clinics, with over 57 doctors caring for 120,000 registered patients.
Timeline
1977 Dr Kantilal Patel started East Tamaki Clinic as a solo GP
1991 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic- Dawson Road
1996 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Bairds Road
1996 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic - Otara Mall
1997 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Glen Innes
2000 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Mangere Town Centre
2001 Accident and Medical Accreditation - Bairds Road
2001 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Chapel Park
2002 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Dannemora
2003 Another GP practice merged into East Tamaki Healthcare clinic at East Tamaki
2003 Another GP practice merged into East Tamaki Healthcare clinic at Glen Innes
2007 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Sylvia Park
2007 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Browns Road
2007 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic – Sandringham
2010 East Tamaki Healthcare clinic- Otahuhu
2011 Merger East Tamaki Healthcare Otahuhu with Otahuhu White - Cross clinics
2011 1st West Auckland Healthcare Clinic -Lincoln Road Medical Centre
2011 West Auckland Healthcare clinic - Ranui Medical Centre
New practice development has been typical of East Tamaki Healthcare’s progress over the past 20 years. Chairman and CEO, Dr Patel, recognised the need to invest back into the community in order to continuously improve the level of service to patients.
