Chamber Lead
MBChB MRCGP MD
I qualified from the University of Bristol in 1994 and did most of my hospital training in the Bristol and Somerset area. I also spent a year working as a medical officer in a rural hospital in South Africa. I did my GP registrar training at Air Balloon Surgery in Bristol. From 2001 to November 2010 I was a partner at the Wellspring Surgery in Bristol. As well as being a practicing GP, I also work in a number of roles involved in medical research and healthcare commissioning. I am interested in all aspects of family medicine, but I have a particular interest in the prevention of heart disease and strokes. Most of my spare time is taken up involved with my family and in particular my children's activities. However, when I get a moment, I like to play the bass guitar and take photos.
BSc, MBBS, MRCGP (2023)
I completed my medical degree at Imperial College London, graduating in 2017. I then moved to the Severn deanery for my foundation training where I have stayed since, completing my GP training in August 2023 in Bristol. I am currently working as a salaried GP in the North Somerset area but am aiming to gain some wider experience through locum work. I have a particular interest in medical education and am involved with the Bristol university medical school cased based learning sessions. In the future I would like to become a trainer in the GPVTS. I enjoy staying active in the gym and pool, as well as exploring the outdoors with my wife- both on feet and bike. I have also recently taken up pottery throwing lessons at a local studio.
MRCP MRCGP
I qualified from St George's Hospital Medical School in 1985 and spent my early junior hospital doctor jobs working in Wales, Kent, Scotland and Birmingham before moving to the South West where I completed by GP VTS Scheme (1992), specialised and then spent time in public health before returning to general practice via a Deanery Returner Scheme in 2011/2. I combine sessional GP work with occupational medicine specialist training and occasional consultancy work. My special interests are: Occupational Medicine (currently pursuing specialist training) and Public Health issues. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with children and husband and cooking curry for friends.
MBChB, MRCGP, MPH
I graduated from University of Edinburgh in 2001, training as a GP in Scotland before moving into the field of humanitarian medicine. Over the subsequent ten years I worked mostly overseas which short stints in UK general practice. I returned to the UK in 2014, since when I have split my time between general practice and advisory work for humanitarian organisations. I am interested in non-communicable diseases, particularly continuity of care for diabetes for people living in fragile or conflict afflicted settings. I spend my spare time chatting, walking and cooking with my wife and two daughters.
MRCGP, MRCS ENT
I am originally from Ukraine, where I studied and graduated from Medical University. I started my medical career in the UK in 2010 working as a hospital doctor at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. I completed my GP training within South West Peninsula Deanery 2018. Since then I have worked as part-time salaried GP at St Austell Health Care, Cornwall and OOH GP at Kernow Health. My special interests are in ENT, minor surgery and women's health. I enjoy travel, books, theatre, human psychology and interesting conversation.
MBChB MRCGP BSc DCH DRCOG
I qualified in medicine in 1992 at the University of Manchester and completed my training in general practice at St Mary's Hospital in London in 1998. For over two decades I was a GP Partner at the Willow Surgery, now part of the Downend Health Group. I also work at the CCG in the development of stroke services. I am interested in all aspects of primary care but have a particular interest in the care of stroke, hyperlipidaemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. I enjoy music, especially jazz, and play the saxophone and piano (to a very modest degree). I also relax by cooking, reading and house renovation. It has been a pleasure looking after my children over the years although one has now "flown the nest". I like to keep abreast of technology, and value the contact of friends.