Meet the Team
Our Doctors
I qualified from Leicester University in 1985 and have been practising in Culcheth since November 1991. I am the senior partner at the Practice.
My special interests include Dermatology, Child health, Women's health and Aesthetic medicine.
I am a traditional GP with a holistic approach to client care. I am married with three boys, the youngest of which still lives with us at home.
Born in St.Helens in 1963 and have remained in that area since. I trained at Liverpool University, qualifying in 1988 and spent my early years working in Whiston and Ormskirk Hospitals. I had toyed with the idea of becoming a paediatrician, but decided that working in the community as a GP would give me the ultimate job satisfaction.
I gained post-graduate diplomas in child health and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Since 1992 I have worked as a full-time GP, first in Prescot then for 13 years in St.Helens before moving to Culcheth as a part-time GP in 2006.
My current areas of special interest are paediatrics, dermatology and palliative care.
I am a trustee of the Thandi Friends Project which supports a poor community in South Africa.
Medicine was a career I embarked on a little later in life having initially studied physiology at Newcastle University. I then studied medicine at Dundee University qualifying in 2004 before heading south to Liverpool to embark on my general practice training.
Having met my wife in Liverpool I am happily settled in the North West and just had a baby girl (Emily Grace). I'm looking forward to continuing my GP career in Culcheth over the coming years.
Though born in India, I have been brought up in South Manchester since I was 2yrs old! I completed my medical training at Dundee University in 2005. I then went on to complete my hospital training in the Midlands. Initially I wanted to become a cardiothoracic surgeon, but I realised what gave me utmost job satisfaction was being involved in the continuity of care of my patients and having a good rapport. I completed my GP training in Peterborough and then moved back up north to Manchester to be close to my family and friends.
I have been working here in Culcheth since Sept 2011. I have an interest in Women's health and completed my DRCOG in October 2010. My special interest lies in Dermatology and I am currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in Dermatology with the University of Cardiff.
I enjoy watching and reading, mainly suspense & thrillers and I love travelling.
Our Nurses
I have worked as a nurse for 30 years and over this time have gained a wealth of experience & knowledge in Heart Disease, Diabetes & Respiratory illness.
I initially trained at Liverpool Broad Green Hospital in 1981 followed by Warrington Acute Hospital until joining Culcheth Medical practice.
In the last 10 years I have gained a diploma in Diabetes & Asthma Management.
I am also an independent / supplementary prescriber for minor emergency ailments and chest complaints and a COPD Specialist nurse.
I completed my nurse training in 1995 at Lancaster University, working on the Neurological Unit until commencing Midwifery training in 1997 in Bolton.
I began working as a midwife in 1998 at Warrington Acute hospital & did this for 6 years until I wanted a change of direction. I started in Culcheth in 2004 and enjoy it very much.
I undertake the usual practice nurse duties, but also specialise in sexual health & contraception.
I am married and have two girls aged 12 & 10 and live locally.
I've been a H.C.A since leaving school (many moons ago). I have worked at Halton Hospital on the acute medical, care of the elderly and surgical wards. I have 10 years psychiatric experiece with the Brooker Centre. Also I have recently spent 5 years contributing to orthopaedics.
The past 3 years have been spent studying with St.Helens college for my NVQ 2 + 3 in health and social care.
I'm also a trained phlebotomist and a Reiki master/ teacher.
I live with my partner and children in Runcorn. I have 3 wonderful children, 1 step son and a beautiful grandaughter.
