Our Staff
Doctors
DR K PATEL
MB, ChB, DA
Dr K Patel is a family doctor who provides medical care to all patients registered at the practice. Please be aware that Dr Patel has reduced his hours from January 2021. He oversees the management of the practice with the practice manager.
DR I PATEL
Dr I Patel joined the practice in August 2020. Dr Patel works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
DR J SMITH
Dr Smith works at the practice on Thursdays. Dr Smith specialises in Dermatology.
Nurse Practitioners
GAYNOR BROCKLEBANK
Gaynor is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who will be working alongside Dr Patel 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). Gaynor is able to do the contraceptive implants and she will be developing this service.
Nurses
NURSE SARA
Nurse Manager
Sara is responsible for; treatment room, post-natal checks, health checks, cytology, travel vaccinations, children’s immunisations, wound care, ECGs, ear syringing, contraception, HRT, minor illness, diabetic management including insulin starts, chronic disease management including Asthma reviews, COPD reviews, spirometry, Hypertension reviews and CVD/CHD review, smoking cessation advice, testosterone/zoladex/prostap injections, B12, Ros/clip Removals and 24hr blood pressure monitoring. She is also responsible for - ring pessary insertion and removals, coil removals, medical student and student nurse training and mentorship. Nurse lead for safeguarding. Nurse lead for Infection. Non-medical prescriber, same day consultations and Minor ailments.
Healthcare Assistants
LORINDA ROBERTSON
Lorinda can be contacted for the following - Blood pressure checks/ urine checks, blood tests, health checks, assist with minor ops, simple wounds, chronic disease management & ECG's
Practice Management
HEATHER HOEY
Practice Manager
Heather manages the overall running of the practice. Heather is responsible for financial management and general enquiries. If you would like to speak to her directly, please call the surgery on 01772 325110.
MAYA - SECRETARY
Assistant Practice Manager
Maya provides assistant practice management and secretarial duties throughout the practice and she is responsible for referral letters to secondary care. If you have any queries regarding referrals or hospital appointments, please call the surgery on 01772 325110 and ask for Maya who will be able to assist you.