Dr Susan Waterworth
MB BS(Newcastle 1973) FFRSH FFFLM DMJ (Clin)
Interests: Women's Health; Substance Abuse
Dr Andrew Michie
MB BS(St Mary's 1979) Dip Pall. Med
Interests: Paediatrics; Palliative Care
Dr Andrea Jones
MB BS(Newcastle 1986) MRCGP Dip Rheum
Interests: Musculoskeletal; Mental Health
Dr Andrew Baines
MB BS(London 1992) MRCGP
Interests: Diabetes
Dr Jenny Steel
MB BS(Newcastle 2002) MRCGP
Interests: Gynaecology; Family Planning.
Dr Karthi Murugappan
MB BS Newcastle (2003)
Dr Hilton Dixon
MB BS Newcastle (1975) MRCGP 1979, FRCGP 1998, Doctor of Education 2004
The Practice nursing team provides a range of nursing services, including chronic disease management, health checks and assessments, clinical tests and dressings. In addition, our patients have access to the services of Community and District Nurses, Health Visitors and Psychiatric Nurses.
Sister Sarah Naisbitt - Team Leader
Responsible for the nursing team and also provides specialist nursing in chronic disease management
The team comprises two specialist nurses, two treatment room nurses and two Practice Assistants. They offer specialist clinics for chronic disease management, such as asthma, COPD, heart disease and diabetes, health assessment clinics, travel health advice and vaccination. They also carry out treatment room procedures including blood tests, ear syringing, dressings and ECGs. Appointments with the nurses can be made through the receptionist.
Nurse Practitioner - Sister Janet Mackintosh
Our Nurse Practitioner deals with problems requiring immediate care, such as minor illness or injury (eg.coughs, skin problems, muscle strains, sickness etc.)
Community Team
The Practice is supported by a team of district nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors and Mental Health Teams who provide a high level of care for all our patients.
Practice Manager
Jayne Turner has overall responsibility for the administration, reception and smooth running of the Practice. She is available to answer any questions and deal with any complaints you may have about the Practice and the service provided.
Administration
The Adminstration team are responsible for the smooth running of the Practice, providing patient servics and support for the clinical team.
