Doctors
Dr Anil Aggarwal (M)
MB ChB (Manchester 1979) MRCGP MBA Dip Dermatology
Dr Anne Steyn (F)
MB ChB (Aberdeen 1987) MA
Dr Naim Hasanie (M)
MB ChB (Manchester 1990) MRCP MRCGP DCH DRCOG Dip Diabetes
Dr Imran Khan (M)
MB ChB (Leicester 2012)
Dr Ayesha Malik (F)
MBBS MRCOG MRCGP
Clinical Pharmacist
A clinical pharmacist has joined the clinical team at Meltham Road Surgery. As part of the team he can see and consult with patients directly (either over the telephone or at a face-to-face appointment at the surgery), is able to prescribe, review and even alter repeat prescriptions. It is expected that this will improve the care of some patients with long term conditions, give patients an extra place to seek advice and improve availability for GP’s to see patients to diagnose and treat complex conditions.
Practice Manager
The practice manager is in charge of administration of the practice. If you have any difficulties or suggestions, please let the manager know.
Receptionists
All our receptionists are trained to deal with your needs. They make appointments, take messages including visit requests, process repeat prescriptions, and inform you of your test results when the doctor or nurse has seen and approved them. Sometimes they will ask for details of your condition in order to assess the degree of urgency. Such information is dealt with in complete confidence.
Nurse Practitioner
We have a nurse practitioner working with us who is able to prescribe and has been fully trained to manage a whole range of medical conditions (but always under a doctor's supervision). She also runs clinics for stopping smoking, monitoring blood pressure and heart conditions.
Practice Nurses
Our three practice nurses hold their own clinics and can help you with:
- Immunisations
- Dietary advice
- Blood test as ordered by the doctor
- Asthma care
- Minor injuries and removal of stitches
- Ear syringing (check with doctor first)
- Advice on stopping smoking
Appointments with them can be made through the receptionists.
Health Care Assistant
Our HCA works under the supervision of a qualified nurse. She can do blood tests, check blood pressure, urine tests, simple dressings and health checks.
District Nurses
Patients who are confined to their homes and need nursing assistance may arrange with their doctor for a community nurse to call. The district nurses can be contacted at the surgery on 221600. The hospital will usually arrange for a sister to call on patients discharged early who still require nursing treatment at home.
Health Visitors
The health visiting team consists of health visitors, healthcare assistants and a nursery nurse. They can give advice on health care, particularly for expectant mothers and small children. The health visitors can be contacted on 347876.
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Community psychiatric nurses are specially trained nurses who can offer help with mental health problems, either at home or in the surgery.