South Lewisham Group Practice - The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

Doctors

Dr Arun Gupta (m)
MB BCh BAO DCH LMCC
Belfast 1978

Dr Khalid Ismail (m)
MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP DCH
Edinburgh 1984

Dr Riaz Jetha (m)
BSc MB BS MRCGP DCH DFFP
London 1995

Dr Rishi Kanapathippillai (m)
BSc MBBS DRCOG MRCGP
London 1996

Dr Raymond O'Brien (m)
MB BCh BAO DCH DRCOG
Galway 1984

Dr Simon Parton (m)
MBBS BSc MRCP DCH DRCOG
London 1995

Dr Fiona Watson (f)
MB BS DFFP MRCGP
Newcastle 1992

Dr Ann-Marie Newbon (f)
previously known as Dr Thomas

Dr Kate Tebbs (f)

Dr Onyebuchi Nzekwue (f)

The practice also employs other doctors to assist them and they form an essential part of the medical team. These doctors are fully qualified general practitioners and are usually with the practice for a number of years. In addition, as an accredited training practice there is usually a GP registrar attached to the practice. The registrars are fully qualified doctors who have been working in hospitals but are now gaining experience in general practice.

Nurses

Sister Suzanne Schofield (f)
Registered General Nurse

Nurse Debbie Harrison (f)

Nurse Lisa Williamson (f)

Our practice nurses are available to see you by appointment from Monday to Friday and by special arrangement on Monday evenings. The nurses can help with a wide range of health matters and look after certain illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease in conjunction with the doctors

Practice Management

Miss Dawn Lait (f)
Practice Manager Responsible for the practice administration and the smooth, efficient running of the practice. If you have any suggestions regarding the practice, please contact her.

Administration

Mrs Pat Medford (f)
Pat Is the surgery IT & Office Manager, who deals with smooth running of IT & Reception and Secretaries.

Secretarial Staff Led by Pat Medford, IT & Office Manager, the secretarial staff can help and advise you with queries regarding hospital referrals, specific specialist treatment, waiting times and the on-site consultant-run outreach clinics. They can be contacted by telephone between the hours of 11.00am to 1.00pm.

Reception

Reception also led by Pat Medford, the reception team have a lot of information at their fingertips and can answer many of your queries. Anything you tell them will be treated in absolute confidence (the practice complies with the Data protection Act 1998). If you are unsure if you need to see a doctor, nurse or health visitor etc, the receptionists can advise you.

Community Midwives

Our community midwives are attached to Lewisham Hospital and provide antenatal care to expectant mothers and postnatal care at home after delivery. They hold antenatal clinics on Wednesdays 9.15am - 12.15pm and 1.30 - 4.00pm. Please book an appointment at reception for this clinic.

Community Nurses

Yvonne O'Neil and her team of disctrict nurses are attached to the surgery and provide care for the housebound

Health Visitors

Our health visiting team is based at the surgery and offers specialist advice on health care for children of all ages and expectant mothers. Should you need to speak to a health visitor please contact the health centre.

Attached Staff

Counsellors The practice has one female counsellor, Linda Osborn to help patients with emotional problems. They operate on a brief interventional basis, offering up to six sessions to patients. Those patients who require more intensive or longer term emotional support may be referred to more appropriate services. Patients are referred by doctors and other members of the primary health care team. Child Mental Health Team We are fortunate to have specialists who can offer support and treatment to children with emotional difficulties and their families. Martin Roberts and his team only accept referrals from the doctors and other health professionals. Community Drugs Project The CDP offers assessment, support and advice on all aspects of drug use. They hold sessions at the surgery on a Wednesday by appointment only. Patients wishing to use the service will need to be seen by their doctor first. The medical staff and CDP work together closely and will always respect your confidentiality. Chiropody The health centre provides a chiropody service to local residents. Appointments can be booked via the chiropody clerk in the health centre. Citizens Advice Bureau A Citizens Advice worker holds a morning session once a week 10.00am - 12 noon.

Noticeboard

Further Information

Patient Participation Group

Survey Report