Our Staff

Meet Our Team

At the surgery, as well as our fantastic doctors, we have a multidisciplinary team with a wealth of clinical skills and knowledge. Your medical problem might not always need to be seen by a doctor, it can often be managed by another member of our highly trained team. 

We have two Advanced Clinical Practitioners and two Paramedic Practitioners who are highly skilled and trained to deal with a variety of common illnesses and complaints. They have had extensive training to ensure that their knowlegde is up to date and they provide excellent clinical care. 

We have an in house Pharmacist who is an expert on all things relating to your medications. They can answer queries you might have regarding your medication and complete our complex medication reviews. They can also monitor patients who are on certain medications like blood pressure tablets. 

We have a First Contact Practitioner who is in the surgery once a week. They are an expert physiotherapist with many years of experience who can assess any musculoskeletal problem and provide a plan to improve your symptoms. 

We also have a Care-Coordinator, Mental Health Nurse, Health and Wellbeing Coach and Paramedic Practitioner

 

Partners

DR C GOWDA

Female

MB BS (India) 1998, DFFP

DR H BURDEKIN

Female

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

Female

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

Female

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

Male

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.

GP Registrar

DR N ANAPUGARS

Female

DR N EDWARDS

Male

DR S BILQIS

Female

Advanced Clinical Practitioners

JOANNE BROOK

Female

Advanced Nurse 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

Female

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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

JOANNE FONTANA

Female

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

Female

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

Female

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.

MEGAN SWIFT-ROBERTS

Female

Healthcare Assistants

SHELLY BLACKHAM

Female

GP Assistant

JOANNE VALE

Female

Practice Management

DIANE CRABTREE

Female

Practice Manager

KERRIE EVANS

Female

Assistant Practice Manager

JULIE WOODS

Female

Office Manager

Secretaries

NICKY W

Female

BETH R

Female

Administration

REBECCA G

Female

CLAIRE F

Female

Care Navigators

AMANDA H

Female

JODIE W

Female

ANTZELA K

Female

VICTORIA S

Female

EMMY M

Female

SARAH J

Female

Attached Staff

Health Visitors (01924 310130), District Nursing (01924 327591), Community Midwife (01924 213745).

CLAIRE G

Female

Claire is our Care-coordinator

ASHER S

Female

Asher is our mental health nurse.

PAUL RUDD

Male

Paul is our Health and Wellbeing Coach.

ANDREA E

Female

Andrea is our Paramedic Practitioner