Our Staff

Partners

DR C GOWDA

MB BS (India) 1998, DFFP

DR H BURDEKIN

MBChB MRCGP

I did my GP training at Warrengate Medical Centre and then became a salaried GP when I finished my training. I love the practice and the work we do and as a result became a Partner in 2020. I am the THG lead which means that I represent our views within our local area to ensure that our patients gets the very best care. I have an interest in how we use new technology to aid and facilitate patient care so I am constantly on the lookout for how we can improve things. I also perform joint injections. I have recently had a little boy who certainly keeps me busy!

DR H BROWNE

MBBS (2008), MRCOG Part 1, DRCOG, MRCGP (2019), DFSRH

I am the most recently appointed partner and as a previous Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee, I have a special interest in women's sexual and contraceptive health. I also perform minor surgery and joint injections. I am soon to become a GP trainer, allowing me to support our future GPs. On off days I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going out for meals and burning off the subsequent calories at the gym.

DR N ASGHAR

MBBS DRCOG (London) 2001, MRCGP, BSc

MBBS DRCOG (London) 2001, MRCGP, BSc I joined Warrengate Medical Centre in June 2006 soon after completing my GP training and have been here since! I started as a salaried GP and now I am one of the Partners. I have a special interest in Palliative care and cancer care. I am also the FY2 trainer at the practice during their 4 month placement. In my spare time I enjoy travelling and going to the theatre with family and friends. I also enjoy long walks and running when I have the time.

Salaried GPs

DR A ZAFAR

MBChB, MRCGP

I am a salaried GP with an interest in Men's health. I have a background of working in different surgical specialities before opting to become a GP.

Advanced Clinical Practitioners

JOANNE BROOK

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

I joined the surgery team as a practice nurse in 2013. Over the last ten years I have undertaken numerous professional courses developing knowledge and skills enabling me to help patients manage their long term conditions such as diabetes, asthma and COPD. I am skilled in the administration of immunisations and vaccinations, venepuncture, contraception and cervical screening. In September 2022, I completed a Master Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice allowing me to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and minor illnesses. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my teenage daughters.

LEANNE PEARSON

I qualified as a nurse in 1999, gaining experience in Oncology (cancer care), Accident & Emergency as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and as a Community Matron (managing long term conditions in housebound patients). I successfully gained the BSc (Hons) in Emergency Health Care in 2003 and then completed the Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice in 2020. In my spare time I love travelling, camping and going to the theatre with my teenage daughters. I am also a Guide Leader.

Nurses

CATHERINE WOOD

Nurse Associate

My special interests are around long term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma and COPD.

JOANNE FONTANA

Registered Nurse

I got my advanced diploma in adult nursing at Huddersfield university in 2008 along with Cervical cytology in 2015. Child in A&E at Leeds Beckett University and I am also qualified in Advanced life support, Spirometry, Respiratory and I have a Diabetic Diploma. I started my career in A&E and moved to general practice 10 years ago. I started at Warrengate Medical Centre in 2021 as a practice nurse covering Long Term Conditions, Diabetes, Respiratory, Spirometry, Women's Health, Imms, Ear care, Cervical cytology, and Travel Health. I have a special interest in Diabetes and Women's Health. In my spare time I have a busy family life with 3 young children.

SARAH WESTMORELAND

Advanced diploma in Nursing, University of Leeds, September 2005. Supported learning in Practice (Mentorship), Leeds Beckett. Emergency Care of the Trauma Patient, Leeds University. Advanced Life Support. Paediatric Intensive Life Support. Respiratory Diploma in General Practice, 2022.

JAMIE O'FLYNN

Adult Nursing Bsc completed at Lincoln University in 2015. Supported Learning in Practice (Mentorship) completed at Leeds Beckett University (2017). I have worked as a ward sister in Surgical Oncology for the past 8 years and have a large experience in Respiratory conditions but my special interests are around Women's health.

Healthcare Assistants

SHELLY BLACKHAM

Practice Management

DIANE CRABTREE

Practice Manager

KERRIE EVANS

Deputy Practice Manager

JULIE WOODS

Office Manager

Administration

REBECCA G

CLAIRE F

Secretaries

NICKY W

BETH R

Reception

AMANDA H

SONALI P

JODIE WAIN

VICTORIA S

EMMY M

SARAH J

Attached Staff

CLAIRE G

Claire is our Care-coordinator

ASHER S

Asher is our mental health nurse.

PAUL RUDD

Paul is our Health and Wellbeing Coach.

LEWIS JOHNSON

Lewis is one of our Paramedic Practitioners.

BEN N

Ben is our surgery Pharmacist.

JESSICA P

Jess is our Pharmacy Technician

JOHN LANE

John is a First Contact Practitioner. He specialises in musculoskeletal problems.

RUTH T

Ruth is one of our Paramedic Practitioner

ANDREA E

Andrea is one of our Paramedic Practitioners