THE DOCTORS

Dr Peter Robinson MB BS DRCOG FPCert, St George's, London, 1981 Dr Peter Robinson has been with the practice since 1985. His clinical interests include sexual health and substance misuse, in which he works as a GP specialist for the Primary Care Trust. He is also a hospital practitioner in genito-urinary medicine. As senior partner he plays a leading role in co-ordinating practice activities.

Dr David Luscombe BDS MB BS DRCOG FPCert, King's College, London, 1986 Dr David Luscombe joined the practice in 1991. He is interested in all aspects of family medicine. He takes special interest in diabetes, running the regular diabetic clinics for the practice. He is married with two children.

Dr Fiona Blundell MB ChB DCH DRCOG FPCert, Bristol, 1984 Dr Fiona Blundell joined the practice in 1993.  She is interested in all aspects of general practice and takes the lead for the practice on prescribing issues.   She is married with three children.

Dr Malini Spink MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DA DFFP Bristol, 1981 Dr Malini Spink joined the practice in 1994.  She is interested in all areas of family medicine, particularly women's health and coronary heart disease, and runs the family planning clinic. She is married with three children.

Dr Vincent Koh MB ChB, Liverpool, 1993 Dr Vincent Koh joined the practice in 1999 after completing his GP training in Chelmsford. He has a special interest in care of the elderly and he also runs the respiratory clinic.

Dr Margaret Ardagh MB BS DCH FPCert, St Thomas', London 1985 Dr Margaret Ardagh joined the practice in March 2002.  She is interested in all areas of family medicine, but particularly in women's and children's health issues. She is married with two children.

Dr Sarmad Al-Assadi MB ChB MRCGP DFFP, Baghdad 1992 Dr Sarmad Al-Assadi joined the practice in April 2003.  Dr Assadi qualified in Baghdad and practised in Iraq before moving to Britain.  He joined the NHS in 1998 and completed his GP training in England.  He is interested in all aspects of medicine, but particularly in sports injuries and minor surgery.  He is also the trainer for qualified doctors undergoing GP training with the practice.  He is married with two children.  Dr Laura Clark MB BS London 1989 works for the Practice under the GP Retainer Scheme.  She works two sessions a week, normally on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

 

PRACTICE MANAGER
Mr John de la Perrelle

Mr de la Perrelle assisted by Miss Hunt, co-ordinates the administrative support for the doctors and nurses and plays an essential role in directing Practice staff and resources to ensure that all services are provided to a high standard. He likes to meet all newcomers to the Practice and welcomes the opportunity to discuss any suggestions, problems or complaints that patients may have.

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DEPUTY PRACTICE MANAGER
Miss Lorraine Hunt



Lorraine assists Mr de la Perrelle with the administration of the Practice, management of staff and deputises for him in his absence.  In addition she is the IT Co-ordinator for the Practice and administrator for the clinical system. Please contact Lorraine if you have any queries regarding the use of the online repeat prescription and appointment booking service. 

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RECEPTIONISTS

Mrs Margaret Nicholls (Senior Receptionist)
Mrs Dianne Bradley	Mrs Moira Goulding	Mrs Janet Hudson
Mrs Lynne Curtis	Mrs Carolyne Jennings	Mrs Jackie Skinner
Mrs Elizabeth Durrant	Mrs Jacqueline Parlett	Mrs Janet Whitehouse
Mrs Donna Fry	Mrs Alison Sauze

Our receptionists are there to welcome you, make appointments, arrange visits and help you make the best use of the services the Practice offers. They are fully trained and act according to the doctors' instructions.
During surgery hours they are much in demand but will always try to help you with any queries as sympathetically and efficiently as possible. Any information entrusted to the Receptionists will be treated in complete confidence. If however, you would like to speak to someone in private, please mention this at the Reception Desk. 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs Lesley Swan - Practice Secretary

Mrs June Jasper	Mrs Donna Fry	Mrs Diane Allen	Mrs Alison Sauze
Mrs Elizabeth Durrant	Mrs Debra Silvester	Mrs Laura Copeland	Mrs Myra Darbyshire

Our secretarial, clerical and computer staff, supported by members of the reception team, undertake a wide range of essential support tasks.  These include patient registrations, management of patient medical records, processing of referral letters and medical reports, preparation of repeat prescriptions (about 20,000 per year), issuing invitations for health screening, vaccination programmes and clinics, and liaison with the local hospitals, community services and other agencies.
Computers are an essential part of the surgery operation and the management of the practice's clinical system (EMIS), website, intranet and computers is a key function, co-ordinated by the Deputy Practice Manager, who also provides support and training for the practice staff.

PRACTICE NURSES
Sister Oonagh Aylwin, RGN (Practice Nurse Manager)

Specialist Practitioner - General Practice, Dip. Asthma Care,
Dip COPD, CHD Dip, Family Planning (ENBR71)

 

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Sister Lucia Ede, RGN, RSCN

 

Specialist Practitioner - General Practice, Cert Diabetes Care,
Family Planning (ENB901)

 

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Sister Trish Chapman, RGN

 

CHD Dip, Smoking Cessation Specialist, A&E (ENB211)

 

Sister Claire Ballard, RGN

The Practice Nurses run the treatment rooms, in addition to the clinics (see our 'services'),  their duties include:

Blood pressure monitoring                              Ear syringing

Cervical smears                                                 Travel health advice and vaccinations

Childhood immunisations                                Wound care and dressings

Sisters Chapman and Ballard can also give advice on stopping smoking.

 The doctors and Practice Nurses are supported by our Health Care Assistant, Mrs Felicity George.  Her responsibilities include blood tests, blood pressure checks and electrocardiographs.  She co-ordinates the home loan programme for the blood pressure monitors and also assists Dr Al-Assadi in his minor surgery clinic.

 DISTRICT NURSES

Frimley Park Hospital Midwifery Team

Royal Surrey County Hospital Midwifery Team