Dr Adam Podogrocki MBBS graduated from Newcastle University in 1987.

Special Interests:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension
• Ethnicity
• Male Sexual Health

Dr Akila Thangaraj MBBS, MRCGP, DFFP, DRCPG graduation in Tamilnadu, India in 2004.

Special Interests:

• Female Health
• Medical Student Teaching

Dr Gkisaki graduated from Athens University in 1997 and initially trained in General Medicine. Ptychion latrikes Athens (MBBS), MSc, DFSRH, DRCOG, MRCGP, PGCertMedEd.

Special Interests:

• Diabetes
• Medical Education

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has received additional university education to increase their ability to treat, diagnose, counsel and educate patients who have Minor Illnesses and prescribe if necessary. 

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Advanced Clinical Practitioner 

RGN/RM, Lead Nurse, Nurse Prescriber

The nurses are specialists in Chronic Disease Management and run several nurse lead clinics. They can also attend to a range of patient problems including minor injuries, minor ailments, dressings, vaccinations, removal of stiches, ear syringing, blood tests, cervical smears, family planning, and health promotion.

Our healthcare assistants are employed by the practice to provide assistance and support for doctors and nursing staff. They are trained in taking blood samples, blood pressure, weight management, dressings, ear irrigation, and more. 

Student Nurse

Student Nursing Associate 

Practice Manager

Assistant Manager

As your first point of contact the reception staff are responsible for briefly triaging calls and signposting patients to the appropriate service for their needs. They are also responsible for arranging the work for the day, providing front of house services and maintaining notes and records.

Supervisor - Kenton Branch

Deputy Supervisor & Care Coordinator - Kenton Branch 

Administration/Reception & Care Coordinator - Kenton Branch

Administration/Reception & Care Coordinator - Kenton Branch

Kenton Branch

Kenton Branch

Kenton Branch 

Kenton Branch

Kenton Branch 

Supervisor - Benwell Branch

Deputy Supervisor - Benwell Branch

Reception/Secretary - Benwell Branch

Benwell Branch

Benwell Branch

Benwell Branch

Benwell Branch

Benwell Branch

Secretary & Administration - Benwell Branch

Secretary & Administration - Benwell Branch

The practice has attached community midwives who provide ante-natal and post-natal care for patients. The midwife is normally the first contact for patients who become pregnant and they will co-ordinate care up to and following birth. The doctors will provide support when special care is required or a need to refer to hospital. The delivery of ante-natal and post-natal care is called shared care between your surgery and the hospital. The health visitor will offer support and advice following birth.

The Community Nursing Team provide a comprehensive care package to housebound patients, chronic disease management, wound care and treatment. They also provide advice to patients recently discharged from hospital, the terminally ill and vist pateints over 75years to carry out health checks.