Chamber Lead
MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DCH, DTM&H, FPCert
Dr Sim qualified at Aberdeen University in 1988, and finished his GP training in Inverness in 1992. After working in New Zealand for over a year, he returned to enhance his skills by doing further posts in obstetrics/gynaecology (Glasgow), paediatrics (Kidderminster), and palliative care (Myton Hospice, Warwick). He has also had a few months at being a student again while studying tropical medicine in Liverpool. He has been doing freelance GP work since 1996, initially in Birmingham, and then moved to Chichester in 2002 to be nearer the sea. Kitesurfing and skiing are his main hobbies. He and his partner Louise are to be found at West Wittering or Hayling on most windy days that they are not at work (as long as it's not too cold!).
MBBS MRGP
I qualified from King's College, London, in 2000 and completed my GP training in Tunbridge Wells in 2004. I have subsequently worked as a locum and held salaried GP roles since in and around the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent. I enjoy the variety that general practice offers. I have an interest in diabetes and women's health. I enjoy going to the theatre, cinema, walking and baking.
MB BCHir (cantab) BSc hons MRCGP
I studied Pre Clinical Medical Science at The University of St Andrews, followed by Clinical Medicine at The University of Cambridge (Magdalene College), graduating in 2002. I qualified as a GP in 2007 completing the General Practice Vocational training Scheme in the Scottish Borders. In 2007 my husband and I moved to Hampshire. I initially worked as a Freelance GP before becoming a salaried GP. Over the last ten years I have worked as a salaried GP in both city and rural settings, in a mix of large and small practices. I have been Safeguarding Lead, Learning disability Lead and Vulnerable Adult Lead for 6 years. I embrace a career as a general practitioner, working as a valuable member of as team. I also feel fully enabled to commit to complex decisions independently, providing a high standard of care to patients of all ages. I have a specialist interest in medicine for the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a wife and mother of two teenage children my life is full of adventure and moves quickly. I am deeply committed to my family, my profession and my faith. I love exploring the local countryside with our Sproodle puppy Berwick, I am a keen painter and an avid book reader of well researched historical fiction. I enjoy both classical and contemporary music and hope at an appropriate point in the future to learn to play the piano.
MBBS, DA, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFSRH
I qualified from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1988 and did house jobs there and at the East Surrey Hospital. Having arrived in Chichester I never looked back and undertook GP training at St Richard’s Hospital and at Southbourne Surgery. I worked as a full time GP partner in Bognor Regis for 22 years, then changed my working pattern at the same surgery, becoming a part time salaried GP since 2017. My medical interests are particularly in diabetes and women’s health. My change in working arrangements was to allow 3 months' unpaid leave each year for cycling adventures. My husband and I cycle on a tandem and aim to have cycled from Chichester to the tip of South Africa by the time we are 60. We also run a children’s canoe club and enjoy sailing in the Solent.
BSc(Hons), MBChB, MRCGP
I'm a motivated and enthusiastic GP working at The Witterings Medical Centre. I have a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology and went on to complete MBChB graduate medical training at Leicester Medical School. After spending time working in Winchester and Salisbury Hospitals, I returned to the Chichester area to complete my MRCGP specialty training. Being from the local area I enjoy supporting the community I grew up with and love the variety of clinical care that General Practice brings. My personal interests include a love of art, ballet, and coastal walks.
MBBS MRCGP DRCOG DFFP
I qualified from St Bartholomew's medical school, London in 1989. I completed my GP training in 1995 and moved to Chichester in 1997. I have worked as a salaried GP and partner in Havant since 1999, becoming a Freelance GP in November 2012. My special interests are Contraception and Women's Health. I am married to a local GP and we have a daughter.
MBChB MRCGP DRCOG DCH DFFP
Louise worked as a GP partner and trainer until April 2014 and has now returned to working as a freelance GP. She is one of the 'founding' directors of Pallant Medical Chambers and currently oversees the management team. On her day off, Louise is either kitesurfing at West Wittering Beach, cycling on the South Downs or enjoying a book in the garden.
BSc MBBS FRCS DRCOG MRCGP
I qualified from St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School in 1989 with an additional degree in Anatomy. I trained as a surgeon for several years before changing path and training in general practice in 1994 in the East Midlands. I have worked as both a freelance GP and a GP principal in Sussex since 1997. My special interests include skin lesions (lumps & bumps, moles,skin cancers etc) and musculo-skeletal conditions. I am married to another GP and have one daughter, live in Chichester and have been in West Sussex since 1997. I enjoy being on/near the sea and downs, windsurfing, mountain biking, tennis and assorted nerdy science interests.
BM DRCOG DTMH FRCA1
I qualified from Southampton in 1999 and worked as expedition medic with the British Schools Expedition Society, then trained in the Anaesthetic SHO rotation in Chelmsford. After gaining the Liverpool Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, I worked as an anaesthetist in KwaZulu-Nara, South Africa, for a year, completing 2 more years as anaesthesia reg on my return. I then transferred to GP training in Dorset, and completed the DRCOG. I'm married to another medic, who tolerates my plant addiction and attempts to write a novel. The family like dogs, surfing, travel and music festivals.
MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH
After I qualified from Leeds University in 2000 I spent five years training in acute medicine in Bradford teaching hospital, with a short stint in New Zealand. I then joined the GP training scheme in Leeds. Since qualifying as a GP in 2008 I have worked as a salaried GP, then a locum GP in Portsmouth and London, before relocating back to Portsmouth. My medical interests include dermatology, sexual health and medical education. I have gained post graduate qualifications in these three areas. When not working I enjoy long walks with my Labrador and spending time with my family and friends over good food. I enjoy travelling and have been lucky enough to recently accompany my husband on a posting to India where I was able to practise the benefits of Yoga and learn about the benefits of holistic medicine.
MBBS MDRD MRCS Edinburgh MRCGP DRCOG
I qualified from Bangalore University, India in 2002 following which I did my Masters in Radiology from Romania before coming to UK. I finished my surgical training for 3 years and then decided to choose general practice as career path and completed my GP training in Portsmouth. I worked as a salaried GP and Partner in the Portsmouth and Gosport area for 3 years before becoming a freelance GP in 2015. My special interests include surgery, diabetes and men's health. I am married with a son. My special interests include running, cycling, travelling and photography.
MBBS BSc MRCGP
After graduating from Barts and the London School of Medicine I completed my foundation training in South West London (Kingston and Epsom/St Helier), continuing as a trust grade doctor at Kingston. I remained in Kingston and Roehampton for my GP training, working as a salaried GP after completion of training in 2021. GP remains the last true generalist specialty and I hope to continue broadening my skills and interests, currently focusing on dermatoscopy, and lifestyle medicine. I enjoy ultimate frisbee, cycling and I am hoping to take advantage of the Hampshire coast and learn to sail.
MBBS BSc MRCGP
I have 12 years experience as a salaried and locum GP at both large and small practices and have extensive experience practising medicine abroad. I have also completed a Darzi Fellowship with Camden CCG and a teaching fellowship with UCL medical school. I enjoy managing chronic conditions and have a particular interest in mental health. I enjoy most sports but particularly cycling, golf and football.
MRCGP MBCHB BMedSci DRCOG
I qualified from Birmingham Medical School in 2006 and completed my GP training in the West Midlands. I then moved back to the Chichester area where I initially worked as a freelance GP with Pallant Chambers. I worked in Havant as a salaried GP and then a partner for 4 years before re-joining Pallant Chambers in 2016. I am still very much a generalist but have an interest in mental health and cancer. When not at work I enjoy climbing and running as well as reading, drawing and photography.