Our Staff
Doctors
DR DAVID LEWIS
MBBCh 1988 MRCGP Dip.Ther.
Dr Lewis has an interest in diabetes and has run and overseen the diabetic clinic for a number of years. He also works as a specialist doctor in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr where he performs endoscopies.
DR WASEEM CHAUDHRY
BSc MBBCh1989 (Wales) MRCGP DRCOG Dip Dermatology
Dr Chaudhry has an interest in Dermatology and Minor Surgery.
DR TINA GORDON
MBBCh 1995(Wales) MRCGP DFFP Dip Rheum
Dr Gordon's interests include Asthma, Rheumatology and Family Planning.
DR ALUN EDWARDS
MBBCh1995 (Wales) MRCGP, DCH
Dr Edwards interests include Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes. He is a GP trainer. He is the Neighbourhood Care Network Lead for Caerphilly South. Mae Dr Edwards yn siarad Cymraeg.
DR SIARON WEST
MBBCh 1994 (Wales) MRCGP DRCOG
Dr West is the Safeguarding Lead for the practice and also a GP trainer. She runs a joint clinic with ABSDAS for drug and alcohol use. She has expertise in trans medicine and will accept referrals from other practices under the terms of the Direct Enhanced Service. She is also an intermediate Welsh speaker.
DR GAYNOR PENROSE
MBBCh 1994 (Wales) DRCOG DCH MRCGP
Dr Penrose’s interests include Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
DR MARILYN PALMER
MBBCh 1993 (Wales) BMedSci. DCH, DFFP MRCGP Dip Pall Med
Dr Palmer's interests include Family Planning, Palliative Care and Minor Surgery.
DR RHIANNON KALYNKA-HANCOCK
Dr Kalynka-Hancock's interests include Dermatology, skin surgery and womens health. Mae Dr Kalynka-Hancock yn siarad Cymraeg.
DR GETHIN PRIOR
Special interests include Dermatology, minor skin surgery and Diabetes.
DR TOBY SKELLERN
DR SOPHIE REEVE
DR RYAN MCLISTER
GPs in Training
DR FAIQA RIZWAN
GP Registrar
DR IRFAN AZIZ
GP Registrar
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
ALICIA MARSH
Sister Alicia Marsh will see patients on the day during duty appointments and covers all minor illness issues. She will also see patients for all aspects of nursing appointments such as wound care, immunisations, smears, diabetes
Nurses
SHARON WILLIAMS
Treatment Room Nurse
Sister Williams will see patients in the asthma and chronic lung disease clinic.
ALISON HERRIDGE
Treatment Room Nurse
Sister Herridge will see patients in the coronary heart disease and diabetes clinic.
Healthcare Assistants
LESLEY-ANN PEARCE
Lesley-Ann will see patients for phlebotomy, follow up wound care, ECG's, stitch removal, urine dips
KATRINA ROWLANDS
Tina can perform phlebotomy, ECGs, ear syringing, spirometry, wound care follow up, stitch removal, and supports GPs in minor op and family planning clinics
Phlebotomists
STEVEN ANDREWS
Steven is currently in training for his HCA qualifications. He can currently perform phlebotomy duties, ECGs, new patient checks including Blood pressure, weight and height
Practice Management
CATH HUTTON
Practice Manager
The Practice Manager has the overall responsibility for all administrative and financial aspects within the practice. These duties range from ensuring the smooth daily operation of the surgery to a high standard of performance by the staff. She is the focal point for any management matters concerning the practice.
ALISON SOOS
Assistant Practice Manager
Alison Soos is responsible for booking all minor surgery appointments her direct number is 029 20854489 she is available Tuesday -Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm.
MORGAN BURGHAM-MALIN
Reception Manager
Morgan is responsible for the management of reception staff as well as booking all chronic disease clinics. His direct number is 029 20854493 she is available Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday between 10.00am – 4.00pm.