The Doctors
| Dr Colin Chambers (male) |
MB BCH BAO MRCGP DMH DRCOG
Graduated: Queen's University, Belfast 1999 |
| Dr Chris McDonald (male) |
MB Bch DO-HNS DMH DRCOG MRCS MRCGP
Graduated: Queen's University, Belfast 2005
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| Dr Rosemary Smyth (female) |
MB BCH BAO DRCOG
Graduated: Queen's University, Belfast 1983 |
| Dr Lorraine Annett (female) |
MB BCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG Dip Clinical Education
Graduated: Queen's University, Belfast 2002 |
The doctors practise together as a non limited partnership.
The Staff
Practice Manager
Mrs Julie Hamill oversees the day-to-day administration and non-clinical aspects of the practice. She will be happy to discuss any queries, comments or suggestions you may have relating to the service offered by the practice.
Receptionists
We have five receptionists. They are here to help you and their job is very demanding. They answer the telephone and deal with enquiries from all directions - often all at the same time. So please be patient.
Practice Nurse
Our practice nurse is Liz Redmond. She aims to provide a high quality of care in an efficient and friendly manner. Liz covers the treatment room which includes wounds and dressings, ear syringing, suture removal and travel vaccinations. She also runs the smear clinic, baby clinic, IHD clinic, warfarin clinic and the diabetic clinic.
Healthcare Assistant
Our Healthcare Assistant is Sue Boyd. She covers the treatment room which includes blood testing, minor dressing, suture removal and near patients testing.
An Asthma Management and COPD Clinic runs weekly. Contact reception for advice on any of these services.
Medical Students
The Practice is involved in the education of medical students from Queen's University, Belfast. On occasions patients may be asked to participate in history taking or physical examination. This is at the discretion of the patient.
Other Primary Care Services Available
District Nurses
A district nursing team is based at the Carlisle Centre. They provide nursing care to patients in their own home at the request of the GP.
Health Visitors
Our health visitor is based at the Carlisle Centre. She is qualified in nursing and midwifery. During a weekly clinic she assesses children's development. She also provides support to new mothers after the birth of their baby.