I qualified from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical School in 2002.  I continued to work in hospital medicine for a few years before I moved to New Zealand to work in Tauranga hospital, Bay of Plenty for 1 year, where I worked in the Cardiology department.  When I finally returned to the UK after travelling through Australia and South America, I decided to train as a GP and so moved to West Yorkshire.  I completed the Airedale GP training scheme in 2010 and continued to work here in Ilkley where I had completed my Registrar year.  I have kept my interest in Cardiology and am currently studying to become a GP with a Special Interest in Cardiology on the days when I’m not in Ilkley.  I also have an interest in Family Planning and IUD fitting.When I’m not at work (and the weather is nice) I’m usually in the Dales walking or on my bike but I also enjoy travelling further afield and seeing new countries.

I graduated from the University of Leeds in 1999 and initially worked in hospital medicine as a surgical trainee for 7 years.  In 2006, I changed direction to become a GP and haven’t regretted it since.  I have retained an interest in minor surgery and am currently completing a Minor Surgery Diploma.  I also have an interest in men’s health and urology.  I organise the medical student teachings alongside Graeme Summers.  I enjoy mountain-biking and running.  We have a caravan too and can frequently be found causing tailbacks around West Yorkshire!  My wife is a Consultant Anaesthetist at the LGI and we have 3 children.  We also have a slightly crazy Springer spaniel.

I qualified from Leeds Medical School in 1987 along with Dr Watson. After hospital jobs at Airedale and Bradford I then embarked on GP training on the Airedale Vocational Training Scheme, including a GP post in Addingham. I then moved to Halifax where I was a GP for 14 years before deciding to return to the Airedale area. Whilst in Halifax I also worked for a number of years as  a Clinical Assistant  in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and as Clinical Medical Officer in Family Planning . I have since maintained my interest in all aspects of women's health.

I am married with two children, and my outside interests are mainly centred around hockey, and supporting the family in their involvement in many different sporting activities. I have also recently started to learn to play the piano, which has been one of my lifetime ambitions.

I graduated at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Medical School in 1984, trained as a GP on the Airedale GP Vocational Training Scheme, including 6 months experience in Ilkley, and then worked for a year as a GP in South Auckland, New Zealand. I returned to Ilkley in 1990 and was one of the founder members of the Ilkley Moor Medical Practice.   Areas of particular interest include diabetes, palliative care, anticoagulation monitoring and sports medicine and I have also been dedicated to improving service provision and access within the practice and the Wharfe Valley.

My outside interests include pretty much any sport, with hockey being my main one, and I enjoy mountain walking when the pressures of work and a family, consisting of my wife and two teenage sons, allow!

I qualified from London University in 1981 and initially spent several years in the Army as a regimental medical officer before hanging up my boots and joining Dr Sheard as a part-time partner in 1989 here in Ilkley.  On his retirement I joined forces with some of the other GP’s here and Ilkley Moor Medical Practice was born. I have an interest in children’s health and women’s health problems but do not profess to be an expert. I enjoy my work as a GP but do manage some spare time (occasionally) for family and friends when I enjoy travelling, eating out (whilst watching the waist line) gardening etc etc!

I graduated from St George’s Hospital Medical School and trained as a GP on the Frimley Park vocational training scheme in Surrey. I moved up North in 2006.  I enjoy all that Ilkley has to offer but do miss the weather of the sunnier South.

I have always enjoyed general practice as it enables me to get to know my patients over a number of years over which time a good doctor-patient relationship can develop, which is key to good healthcare.  It also enables me to meet and treat all family members which I believe lies at the heart of general practice. My particular interests are paediatrics and women’s health.

I am married to an obstetrician & gynaecologist and we have two teenage children. In my spare time I enjoy painting (mainly water colour), cooking, keeping fit (although not in the same league as Graeme Summers) and hanging out with friends and family.

I have worked in Ilkley since 1988 and my main medical interests include diabetes, vascular medicine, and medicine for the elderly. I also have an interest in teaching medicine to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

When not working at the surgery, I am a GP appraiser and appraisal lead for NHS Bradford & Airedale.

I am married with 2 grown up children and my interests outside work include walking in the Dales, travelling, and watching both rugby and cricket.

I qualified at Leeds in 1992 and went onto construct my own GP training scheme in Leeds with a 6 month beak to taste medicine down under in Perth, Western Australia. I completed my vocational training in 1997 and went onto perform locum work in the area until I was asked to join the Ilkley practice in 1998.

My clinical interests include paediatrics, female health care and psychiatry. Since 2007 I have been a GP trainer and really enjoy the challenges this part of my job provides.  In addition I also have been a GP appraiser for Bradford and Airedale PCT over the past 7 years.

My outside interests include horse riding, running and spending time with my 3 children and of course my husband too!

I was a bit of a swot at medical school and always expected to specialise, but after 3 years of working in paediatrics and A & E, I realized that I got bored pretty easily with doing the same thing every day.  General Practice became the obvious choice and I haven't looked back since. I particularly enjoy the variety, autonomy and continuity we have.

I have retained my interest in Paediatrics and developed my skills in Minor Surgery, Musculoskeletal Medicine (joint injections) and Cardiology. More latterly I have become very involved in teaching medical students and in the more political side of primary care, sitting on various committees and development groups.

As most people who've met me will realise I have an odd accent. My family still live in Cape Town, making regular pilgrimages a necessity.

I could only be described as completely obsessed with exercise. I am a triathlete, bodybuilder, snowboarder and very average golfer. I live in Harrogate with my wife Monique (a psychiatrist) and cat (Molly). We travel extensively and I enjoy anything to do with cars or food.

From Skipton Girls’ High School I went on to study medicine at Leeds Medical School, graduating in 1987 (along with Dr Dunning).  Hospital posts followed my house jobs at Airedale General Hospital, then having decided upon a career in general practice I arrived at Ilkley for my first training post with Dr John Neasham.  Little did I realise that on John’s retirement in 1997 I would be faced with the enormous task of trying to replace him in the practice!  

My first GP partnership was in Barnsoldswick, and during my 5 years there I undertook a clinical assistant post at the Marie Curie Ardenlea Hospice in Ilkley, since which time  I have maintained my interest in palliative care medicine.  Other interests include womens’ health, and out-of-hours GP care.  I am a trainer for new GPs at the practice.

In my free time you are likely to find me at the top of a fell in the Lakes, or holidaying in the snow or sun whenever possible.

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