The staff of Bradley Stoke Surgery

Welcome! From the surgery staff.

ABOUT THE DOCTORS:

Dr Elizabeth J Todd
BSc, PhD, MBChB, FP Cert, Cert JCPGTGP, FRSM
First registered 1979 Bristol University and spent 7 years specialising in General Surgery & Ophthalmology. She was selected for the Bristol 3 year GP Vocational Training Scheme and obtained the Certificate of Post Graduate Training in General Practice in 1985 and the Family Planning Certificate in 1987. Dr Todd also has special interests in Ophthalmology, Sports Medicine, Emergency/Casualty Medicine, Paediatrics, Minor Surgery The Practice was established by Dr Todd in 1987 and due to rapid expansion she built a new surgery in 1991. The Practice continues to expand rapidly and now has a staff of 50 working for the community.

Dr Norman T E Douglas
MBBCh, BAO, MRCGP, DRCOG
First registered 1979 Queens University, Belfast. Spent 9 years in a single handed practice in Toronto, Canada. Whilst in England, Dr Douglas obtained the DRCOG in 1982 and the MRCGP in 1983. Whilst in Canada he qualified and enjoyed working in Obstetrics & Paediatrics.

Dr Tim J Garrod
BSc, MBChB, DGM, DFFP, MRCGP
Qualified in medicine in Bristol University in 1991, and completed his vocational training in Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset. He has obtained Post Graduate qualifications in family planning and medicine of the elderly, and gained membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1996.

Dr Sophie Kilmartin
MBBS, DFFP, MRGP
Qualified in medicine at St Bartholomew's & The Royal London Medical School in 1997 and did her GP training in Southampton & the New Forest.  Her interests include Family Planning & General Medicine.

Dr Sandra Kelland
MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG
Qualified in medicine at Bristol University in 1988 and completed her GP vocational training in Bristol and Exeter.  Her special interests include Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics.

Dr Emma Mary Ann Firman
MBBS, BSc, DRCOG, MRCGP, MSc (Occupational Health)
Qualified in medicine at University College Hospital London in 1984 and completed General Practice Vocational Training in Bristol and Manchester.  Worked part-time in Occupational Health after studying for an MSc in Occupational Medicine at Manchester University in 1993.  Returned to General Practice in 2004 and has an interest in Adoption & Fostering as well as Occupational Health.

Dr Ana-Marie S. England
BSc, MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP
Qualified in Medicine & Surgery at Bristol University in 2001, having also obtained a degree in Anatomical Sciences in 1998.  Remained local for hospital posts before completing General Practice vocational training in 2006.  Special interests include Gynaecology and Paediatrics.

Dr Tony Riley
MB BCh, DCH, MRCGP, D Occ.Med
Qualified in 1992 from University of Wales College of Medicine. He completed his GP training in South Wales and the Welsh Valleys. He gained membership of the Royal College of General Practioners in 1998. He has interests in Cadiovascular Medicine and Occupational Medicine and works as an Occupational Health Doctor as well as a GP.

Dr Louise Apthorpe
MBChB BSc MRCGP DCH DRCOG LFHom 
Qualified in Medicine at the University of Bristol in 1999. Also did an intercalated degree in Psychology (graduated 1996). Completed GP training in Bristol and also on the South Coast and was also very fortunate to spend 18 months in Sydney,  Australia, working in several specialties including Peadiatrics,and Intensive Care. A few years ago developed an interest in homeopathy and more recently acupuncture.

OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PRACTICE TEAM:

General Manager
Julian Barge

Practice Manager
Debbie Sirett

Assistant Practice Manager
Sandra Lloyd

Treatment Room Nurses
Helen Meacham
Jane Parsons
Claire Husain
Joanne Williams

Health Care Assistants
Rachel McLachlan
Paula Adams

District Nurse
Contact Patchway Clinic Tel (0117) 969 2370

Community Midwives
Based at Bradley Stoke Surgery

Health Visitors
Health Visitors' Team based at Bradley Stoke Surgery
Tel (01454) 617678

Community Psychiatric Nurse
By arrangement with your Doctor (relaxation & anger management classes are held at Thornbury & Southmead Hospital)

Private Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic
Based at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Louise Dodds tel (01454) 618525

Receptionists
Glenda Cotterell
Tina Bowry,
Deborah Henderson
Katrina Woods
Paula Buxton
Laura Blumire
Lisa Merritt
Emma Pugh

Office Supervisor
Mirinda Rowell

Admin Office/ Medical Secretaries
Karen Ellis
Vicki Parsons
Linda Taylor
Amanda Nel
Lisa Merrit


* REF:
MB = Bachelor of Medicine
ChB = Bachelor of Surgery
BCh = Bachelor of Surgery
BS = Bachelor of Surgery
DRCOG = Diploma of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
MRCGP = Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
FFARCS = Fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Surgeons
DCH = Diploma of Child Health
DGM = Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
DFFP = Diploma of the Faculty of Family Planning