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, Dementia

"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 and am married to 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, 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, Diabetes

"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

- Salaried Career Scheme GP

Diabetes

"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 Rizwan Irshad (GP Registrar)

Joined us on 3 - 8 - 2011 as a Registrar, training under Dr Watkins.

"I was born and raised in Newton Abbot and went to school
and sixth form locally. I left to study medicine in St
George's Hospital Medical School in Tooting, South London
in 2000 and returned once I completed my studies.

My interests in medicine lie in Emergency Medicine and
once I complete my GP training I hope to enjoy the best of
both worlds.

Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit and going to the gym.
I have competed locally in powerlifting for the BDFPA and
regularly go the gym. I also enjoy sports (both playing
and watching) and spending time with my family. "

Dr Lorraine Hutchinson-Gale (GP Registrar)

Joined us on 3 - 8 - 2011 as a Registrar, training under Dr Frankland.

"I was born in Devon and worked for many years as a Nurse inTorbay and Exeter. I did my training at the Peninsula Medical School.

My family of four children range between 14 and 23 years of age and when I'm not busy with them I enjoy walking my two golden retrievers in the Devon countryside".