Our Staff
Doctors
Dr Shona GilmourWhite
MB ChB DA DRCOG MRCGP FP Cert Bristol 1981, GMC Number 2710983
Dr Ananda Pal
MB ChB MRCP MRCGP Manchester 2000 GMC Number 4724618
Dr cathryn Dillon
MBChB MRCGP Birmingham 2004, GMC 6104830, CQC Registered Manager
Dr Saurov Pal
BMedSci BMBS MRCP(UK) PGCert TLMP DRSRH MRCGP University of Nottingham 2005, GMC number 6131098
Dr Annabel Tottenham
MBChB MRCGP Glasgow 2008, GMC no 7020174
Dr Alice Rennie
GMC number 7135493
Practice Management
Richard Reed
Practice Manager
Has a strategic planning role within the Practice and manages the finance and staff. If you have any queries, suggestions or complaints, please speak or write to him; he is here to help you.
Reception
Our team of receptionists is fully trained to do a very difficult job well. They may have to judge the urgency of your request so please try to give the receptionists the information they request. Any questions you are asked will be part of our policy aimed at making the practice run smoothly.
Community Midwives
Our midwifery team are the lead professionals caring for women during pregnancy, at the delivery and for a few days after birth before handing over care to the Health Visitors. They are the link between your GP and the doctors at the hospital. They run an antenatal clinic at Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre and Parenthood classes for expectant parents. Messages can be left at the surgery or Bridgwater Community Midwives Office – telephone 436774.
Community Nurses
The Community Nursing Team is here to provide nursing care for people in the community who are housebound. They also offer support and advice to families and carers working very closely with all the professionals in the practice.
Health Visitors
Our Health Visitors are trained nurses who work in the community in partnership with families and other agencies to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive parenting.
Counsellors
Somerset Talking Therapies hold clinics locally to help patients with anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, problems at work etc. They also offer counselling to individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties. If you think they could help you, please talk with your doctor who can give you more details.