Dr Michael Loverock - MB BS. (London 1975), MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG, MRCS, LRCP

Medicine of the Elderly, Diabetes

“I was raised in the West Midlands and trained in medicine at St Mary’s hospital in London qualifying in 1975, I then travelled and practiced medicine in New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia before settling into General Practice, training in my home area of Stourbridge.

I was lucky enough to find, and have the privilege of serving, the Totnes community since 1981. My wife and I have brought up our four children here and we could not have asked for anywhere better to have made our home. Cheryl, my wife, runs our patient support group: Totnes Caring.

I LOVE General Practice and have a special interest in diabetes, care of the elderly and the use of our Community Hospital. I enjoy my family, DIY, cricket (now as a spectator) and painting water colours (badly). ”

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Dr Nicola Grant - MB BS (London 1979)

Family planning, Obstetrics, Minor surgery

"I was born and brought up in North Pembrokeshire and studied medicine at University College London. We moved to Devon in 1984 and I love Totnes and the surrounding area. I enjoy my family, walking and singing in a local choir. "

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Dr Andrew Frankland - LRCP (London 1980), MRCS, MRCGP, DCCH, DRCOG

Trainer, Clinical Assistant (Totnes Community Hospital), Asthma/COPD

"I have worked in this practice for over 20y and still wonder at my good fortune for working in a lovely environment with great people helping such a diverse population. My particular medical  interests are respiratory disease and musculoskeletal problems. I have a knowledge of some complimentary medicine but only practice acupuncture in a very limited way for the treatment of a small number of mainly muscle pain problems. I have a lifelong interest in medical allergy and perform some simple allergy tests in the surgery.

My other interests are medical education and psychiatry of the elderly. I have been involved in the training of young GPs for over 10 years. I have a family of three now aged 19,16 and 14 and recently married Kim. We live in Dartington and are very involved in a building project and re-landscaping the garden. I enjoy exercise - usually running or cycling and am a keen on sailing, motoring and a bit of surfing."                                          

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Dr Beverley Ingoldsby - MB ChB (Sheffield 1984), MRCGP, DCH

Child health surveillance, Family planning, Obstetrics, Minor surgery

“I was born in Newton Abbot and went to school in Denbury and Torquay (TGGS) – so very local!

Studying medicine in Sheffield I was away from the area for over six years before returning in to the area and starting with this Practice in 1989. I am married to a Canadian Composer and have two children and a large dopy labrador called Bruno.

My special interests in medicine are paediatrics (child development), women’s medicine and family planning.”

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Dr Dylan Watkins - MB ChB (Leicester 1992), MRCGP

Trainer, Minor Surgery

"Born in Totnes in 1968, I went to school at Kevics, then on to University in Leicester and graduated in 1992. I then worked in Hospitals in Leicestershire and Warwickshire for five years before moving back to Devon to train as a GP.

Unfortunately I still follow the fortunes of the Blue Army, Leicester City Football Club. I now live in Totnes with my wife and 3 children.

My particular interest is in Cardiovascular medicine.
I also enjoy freezing moles and warts as well as chopping out cysts and so on.”

Dylan's Internet Blog

My up to date Personal Diary of when I am on leave etc

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Dr Alison Gelder - BMedSci BM BS (Nottingham 1992), DFFP, MRCGP

"I grew up in Lancashire and decided I wanted to be a doctor at a young age.  After leaving school I studied medicine at Nottingham University, where I qualified in 1992.  I went on to do a GP training rotation in Dorset and joined Leatside Surgery as a part time Partner in 1998.  I particularly enjoy working with young families, as I have three young children myself.  When I am not at work my family keeps me fully occupied and we can often be found out at the beach or on the moor with our dog, Suka." 

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Dr Ian Morris - MB BCh (Wales 1995), MRCGP

BASICS Doctor, Interest in Casualty Care especially, Asthma/COPD

"I was born in South Wales, where I also qualified.  Initially, I trained as a surgeon with a view to working in Casualty; but I soon realised that general practice was very similar so I became a GP.  I completed my training in the South West so that I could live and work with great people in lovely places like Totnes.

I am interested in training future GPs and am an Honorary Fellow of the Peninsula Medical School and an Academic Tutor. 

I am the Club Doctor for Plymouth Albion RFC

I also work as medical commander and medical responder for West Country Ambulance as part of PLIMS - which is a charity funded from public donations;  as a doctor we`re unpaid, but we have the satisfaction of making a difference at serious accidents or major incidents for which we are on call for 24 hrs a day. 

My interests are minor injuries, minor surgery, orthopaedic medicine, respiratory medicine and paediatrics.

I am married to another local doctor and have two small children.My hobbies include sailing, rugby, martial arts, tai ji, fishing and long walks with the dog."  

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Dr Pia Martinus - MB (Southampton 1989), MRCGP

Family planning, Obstetrics, Child Health Surveillance, Cryotherapy, Diabetes

“I was born in London of British and Swedish parents. My schooling was a mix of Swedish and English schools as a consequence of which I am bilingual. I studied medicine at Southampton University and on graduating kept moving west until I arrived in Devon in 1992, and stayed. Having worked around Plymouth, Exeter and Newton Abbot, I joined Leatside in 2003 and feel very grateful to have ended up in this lovely Practice. ”

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Dr Richard Hawker MBBS (London 2000)

Coronary heart disease

"Having been brought up on the outskirts of London, I did not progress much further afield with my medical school training at the Royal Free Hospital (North London). After that it seemed it was time for a new challenge. This lead to training for general practice in Devon - and I haven't looked back since! 

This truly is a wonderful area to live and work in, and I feel very pleased to be part of such a lovely community. 

Admittedly progress with the surfing is slow, but I am thoroughly enjoying the outdoors lifestyle offered by the sea and Dartmoor.

Specialist interests: coronary heart disease and palliative care. I am also keen on being involved with medical education."

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Dr Sarah Oxtoby, BM (Southampton 1993) MRCGP, DRCOG

- Flexible Career Scheme GP

"I was born in Scotland and brought up in Devon. I studied medicine at Southampton University and trained as a GP locally. I enjoy exploring the great outdoors with my family, art and cycling."

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Dr Steven Thake GP Registrar

Will be back with us for 12 months from August 2010

Dr Anna Corbett, MBBS (London 2005)

- GP Registrar

"I was born in Sidmouth and brought up in East Devon going to school in Exeter.  I did my medical training at Guy's Kings and St Thomas' in London. Since qualifying I have worked in Jersey, Australia and Sussex, and now have moved back to Devon to complete my training as a GP in Totnes.                 

I enjoy spending my spare time outdoors with lots of walking on Dartmoor and keeping my fiance company on many unproductive fishing expeditions,  however at the moment the rest of my spare time goes to planning my wedding this summer."

Dr Corbett will be back with us for 12 months from August 2010