This dedicated page is designed to provide you with all the essential information you may need about the practice, the services we provide and further information on how to get in touch with us. Our aim is to provide you with up to date details on new services we provide along with information the practice feels is important to you as our patients. The team:
We have 6 GP partners and 1 salaried GP in the practice:
Dr Philip Dillon (m)
(Dundee 1996) MBChB GMC 4329680
Dr Zoe Barron (f)
(Leeds 2002) MBChB, MRCGP (Edinburgh 2008), DRCOG, GMC 6053544
Dr Kimberley Tailor (f)
(Newcastle) MBChB, MRCGP (2013) GMC 6150171
Dr Ashleigh Lane (f)
GMC 6114745
Dr Louise Milburn (f)
BSc (Hons) Leicester, (Newcastle) MBBS, Dip Med Ed Newcastle MRCGP (2022) GMC 7511351
Dr Joseph Harley (m)
BSc (Hons) Durham 2010, MBBS, Newcastle 2015, MRCGP, 2023, GMC 7477319
Dr Ransith Mudduwa (m)
MBBS (Sri Lanka 2000), MRCS(Ed), DOHNS (Diploma in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery), MRCGP, 2015
Dr Sophie Howell (f) salaried GP
In addition to the partners we have GP registrars who see patients daily. These are qualified doctors who are training to become General Practitioners. Currently we have Dr Sarah Gaffing working with us. Advanced Clinical Practitioners:
We have three Advanced Practitioners and these are able to see a wide variety of medical and mental health conditions. They can refer, diagnose and prescribe medications. Appointments are available everyday. They also form part of our emergency team and conduct home visits. Nurse Practitioners:
The practice has 3 highly trained nurse practitioners, Nurse Practitioners are qualified to deal with many ailments and you may be seen more quickly. We have three Nurse Practitioners who are able to prescribe. Practice Nurses:
The team also includes highly skilled practice nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears. Health Care Assistants:
We also have two excellent health care assistant who support the nursing team with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement, spirometry, CVD risk checks, audiology and influenza vaccinations and dressings. HCA's also carry out new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one. Clerical Team:
We have a great team of clerical staff who work hard to accommodate all your needs. Any questions or difficulties you may have don't hesitate to ask and they will help in any way possible. Appointments:
All consultations are made by appointment only. You can arrange these by phoning the practice or if registered with system one, online (speak to a member of the team for further info). If your case is an emergency, you will be seen by a member of the clinical team but this is dependent on which clinician is available. A clinician is able to speak to you over the telephone if you require advice or if you are unsure as to whether you need an appointment with the clinician or not. Please ask the receptionist. We provide a whole host of services here at the practice, for more information please visit our website.
