About
All of us here at Abbeywell Surgery work hard to maintain an excellent reputation, both as a traditional, patient-centred, holistic family practice, whilst making full use of the latest technology and research evidence to provide the very best care.
We maintain continuity of care by developing great relationships. We encourage patients to see the same Doctor, however, our Nurses are playing an ever increasing role in the provision of healthcare, taking the lead on many aspects of managing specific chronic conditions.
Some of our GPs are also specialised in particular areas and their expertise may prevent a hospital referral – giving you the opportunity to have your condition managed in the surgery quickly and effectively.
We aim to prevent ill health, improve wellbeing and provide services that support local health
We deliver high quality services responsive to the needs of our patients and local community
We will work to deliver innovative and flexible solutions to support you
We use resources efficiently and deliver services in a financially considerate way
Our Doctors
Dr Angela Mooney
Senior Partner
Dr Mooney joined the surgery in 1992 and is currently Senior Partner.
Her special interests include children’s and women’s health, as well as diabetes.
Usual working days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Dr Tracey Ryan
GP Partner
Dr Ryan joined the surgery in 2012 and is a GP Partner.
Her special interests include women’s health, family planning and menopause; and joint injections. She is our lead for GP registrar training.
Usual working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Dr Simon Lippiett
GP Partner
Dr Lippiett joined the surgery in 2006 and is a GP Partner.
He has a special interest in skin conditions and minor operations.
Usual working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Dr Daniel Boaden
GP Partner
Dr Boaden joined the surgery in 2017 and is a GP Partner.
He has a special interest in care for those with learning disabilities. He is our lead for medical student training.
Usual working days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dr William Fraser
GP Partner
Dr Fraser joined the surgery in 2018 and is a GP Partner.
He is interested in all aspects of general practice.
Usual working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Dr Anthony Mah
GP Partner
Dr Mah joined the surgery in 2020 and is a GP Partner.
He has a special interest in emergency and out-of-hours care.
Usual working days are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dr Liz Price-Thomas
Salaried GP
Dr Price-Thomas joined the surgery in 2019 and is a salaried GP.
She has a special interest in women’s health.
She is currently on maternity leave.
Dr Claire Hodgekiss
Salaried GP
Dr Hodgekiss joined the surgery in 2020 and is a salaried GP.
She has a special interest in respiratory health.
Usual working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dr Anna MacKenzie
Salaried GP
Dr MacKenzie joined the surgery in March 2021 and is a salaried GP.
Her special interests include women’s health, sexual health and family planning.
Usual working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dr Fiona Ritchie
Locum GP
Dr Ritchie joined the surgery in 2021 and is providing maternity locum cover for Dr Price-Thomas.
Her special interests include medical education, women’s health and family planning.
Usual working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dr Camilla Heyes
GP Retainer
Dr Heyes joined the surgery in 2014 and is a GP Retainer.
She has a special interest in women’s health.
Usual working days are Monday and Thursday.
Dr Nicola Lester
GP Retainer
Dr Lester joined the surgery in 2019 and is a GP Retainer.
Her special interests include women’s and sexual health.
Usual working days are Tuesday and Friday.
Dr Abbie Laing
GP Registrar
Dr Laing joined the surgery in 2019 and is a GP registrar.
She has a special interest in the menopause.
Usual working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Dr Iain McCrone
GP Registrar
Dr McCrone joined the surgery in 2020 and is a GP registrar.
He is interested in all aspects of general practice.
Usual working days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Clinical Team
Our Doctors are only a small part of our wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). We have so many other healthcare professionals, and by working together as a team, we can provide timely care to our patients more effectively and efficiently.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Our ANPs assess and diagnose common illnesses, just as our GPs do. They can provide treatment and advice, and have undertaken additional training to be able to prescribe medication if needed.
Nurses and Health Care Assistants
Our Nurses and HCAs are involved in so many aspects of patient care including: helping our patients manage their long term conditions, blood tests and electrocardiograms (ECGs), travel health, child immunisations, family planning and health screening.
Abbeywell Dispensary Team
Our dispensary team looks after all aspects of running our dispensary at Abbey Mead. They handle requests for medications from our patients, then prepare and dispense these. They ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, and that stocks of medications are maintained.
Non-clinical Team
Practice Managers
Claire Cairncross and Hannah Beauchamp, are the Practice Managers vital to the running of our GP surgery and ensure that patients are always at the centre of the surgery’s operations.
Administration Team
Our hard-working administrative staff are the friendly faces greeting you at reception or on the other end of the phone. They treat all patient queries with discretion and respect and are the professionals that keep our surgery operating smoothly. From booking your appointments, to keeping records and stock up to date, they ensure that the clinicians have all the right information and resources available to give you the best service.