Partners
The following doctors practice together as a non-limited partnership:
DR PETER EVANS
MB ChB (Wales 1997) MRCP MRCGP DCH Dip Ther
DR CRAIG EMBLEY
MBBS (Guy's & St Thomas' 1997) MRCGP
DR PAULA BAXTER
MBCHB (Birmingham 2005), MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP
DR CATHERINE KELLY
MRCGP MBChB (Birmingham 2002) DRCOG DFSRH
DR PRASHANTH PEDDAREDDY
MBBS (India 2000) MRCEM MRCGP
DR PETER MATHIAS
MBChB (Warwick 2012)
DR MONIKA TOMAS
MB ChB (Turgu-Mures, Romania, 2007) MRCGP
MRS ANISHA CHAUHAN
Female
MRPharmS (Cardiff 2005) PG Cert IP
Salaried GP
Nurse Practitioner
We have three Advanced Nurse Practitioners who provide a triage service and assist the GP’s in seeing patients – please speak to reception to book at appointment.
Nurse
The nursing team offer a range of services such as chronic disease management (including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory and mental health conditions and epilepsy). In addition they provide vaccinations, childhood immunisations, wound care and treatment, ear syringing, family planning, cervical smears and healthy lifestyle advice.To book an appointment please contact reception.
Medical and Nursing Student
We also have medical, nursing and other healthcare students attached to the practice for short periods. If you do not wish to have the student present, please inform the reception staff prior to being seen.
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistants offer phlebotomy (blood samples), urine samples, ECGs, blood pressure readings, new patient checks, provide patient care during minor surgery and assist the nursing team in a range of tasks. To book an appointment please contact reception.
Practice Management
HELEN PERRY
Practice Manager
Helen is responsible for the organisation of the practice and its personnel. She would welcome any comments or suggestions for improving our service to patients. Please contact her via reception on 01386 552424 or via e mail to abbottswood.wp@nhs.net
Administration
We have an Administrative Team which includes three medical secretaries who are available to help with any queries you may have when your GP refers you to hospital, or other services such as physiotherapy.
In addition we have an IT Manager, IT Support Administrator, Quality Officer and Administrative Staff.
Reception
All members of the reception team are trained in Healthcare Navigation and Signposting
LOUISE CATTLE
Reception and Patient Services Manager
Louise works with a team of 9 receptionists.
SUE CLIFTON
Reception Supervisor
Attached Staff
We have district nurses, a frailty team, health visitors, social workers, and social prescribers, all attached to the practice supporting the practice team.
Pharmacist
A Clinical Pharmacist holds a prescribing qualification and supports the GP and Dispensary Team. We have 3 clinical pharmacists based at our practice. They can deal with medicine queries that you may have. Our Receptionists may signpost you to our Clinical Pharmacist if they feel they can deal with your query.
MRS ANISHA CHAUHAN
Female
MRPharmS (Cardiff 2005) PG Cert IP