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 Monica McKillen (female) |
MBBchBAO Diploma Geriatric medicine: DRCOG: Diploma Psychiatry:MRCGP: Family Planning: Diploma Palliative medicine |
Dr Lorraine Annett (female) |
MB BCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG Dip Clinical Education Graduated: Queen's University, Belfast 2002 |
Dr Christopher Henderson (male) |
MB BCh BAO MRCP (Glasgow 2015), MRCGP (2021) Graduated: Queen's University, Belfast 2012 |
The doctors practise together as a non limited partnership.
ST3 Dr Adam Bjourson
The Staff
Practice Manager
Mrs Karla Carson 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.
Practice Manager Assistant
Ms Erin Dalton supports the Practice Manager to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
Receptionists
We have six 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 and respectful.
Practice Nurses
Our practice nurses are Liz Redmond and Eleanor Millar. They aim to provide a high quality of care in an efficient and friendly manner. Eleanor covers the treatment room which includes wounds and dressings, suture removal and travel vaccinations. Eleanor also runs the smear clinic, baby clinic, COPD clinic and warfarin clinic. Liz runs the Asthma and Diabetic Clinics.
Healthcare Assistant
Our Healthcare Assistant is Sue Boyd. She covers the treatment room which includes blood testing, minor dressing, suture removal.
Practice Pharmacists
Cathy Ryan IP
Julie Whitten IP
Our Practice Pharmacists work along side our doctors and will help will resolve medicine issues and queries by consulting with patients, pharmacies and hospitals directly. They are involved in the issue of repeat and acute medication, dealing with hospital discharges and out patient letters and reviewing patients medications.
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.