Our Staff

Staff – Clinical Team

All staff at our practice work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. We aim to treat you with courtesy, dignity, and complete confidence.

GP Partners

Dr S S Sian (Senior GP Partner) – BMSc, MBChB, DFFP, (T) GP
Dr A Raj – BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DPD, PgCME
Dr A Joshi (Female GP) – MBChB, MRCGP, DFSRH
Dr R Amin – BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, PgCME
Dr A Shah – MBBS, MD, MRCP, MRCGP
Dr R Choudhary (Clinical Director of Belgrave & Spinney PCN) – MBBS, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP
Dr R Thakor – BSc(Hons) MBBS(Lond) DRCOG DFSRH MRCGP
Dr A Sinha – MBBS, MRCGP

Associate GPs

Dr N Kumari (Female GP)
Dr V Patel
Dr K Mittal (Female GP)
Dr L Siddiqui (Female GP)
Dr N Masala

Trainee GPs (Residents)

Dr A Lakhani (Female GP) – ST3
Dr R C Baidhya – ST3
Dr Noor Dhannoon (Female GP) – ST3
Dr H Makan – ST1
Dr P Mehta (Female GP) – FY2
Dr A Khaliq – ST2
Dr R Maulana – ST1

PCN Physician Assistants

Ruksaad Bahadur
Joshua Chukyunwere
Jamie Kamani
Abdul Haroon
Mohamed Mohamed

In the UK, a Physician Assistant (PA), previously known as a Physician Associate, is a healthcare professional who works alongside doctors to provide medical care as a part of a multidisciplinary team. They work under the supervision of a senior doctor, such as a GP, but can work autonomously with appropriate support. Physician Assistant (PA), are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat patients within their defined scope of practice in various settings, including primary and community care.

PCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Safira Hussain

PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Sheetal Naik (Lead Pharmacist)
Pooja Narandas (Lead Pharmacist)
Hafizah Lorgat
Maharshi Pandya

PCN Pharmacy Technician

Dilsat Gabal
Yogini Damania
Syreeta Kotecha

In the UK, a Pharmacy Technician is a registered healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist to ensure the safe and effective provision of pharmaceutical care. They play a vital role in dispensing medications, providing patient advice, and anaging pharmacy operations.

PCN Mental Health Practitioner

Barathan Manicassamy

In the UK, a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) is a healthcare professional who supports individuals with mental health challenges, working in settings like GP surgeries and community mental health teams. They offer assessments, early interventions, and support services. Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) may be employed directly by GP practices or be part of community mental health teams.

PCN Musculosketal (MSK) Specialist Clinician

Mital Agath

In the UK, a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Specialist Clinician is an expert in diagnosing and managing problems related to muscles, joints, and bones. They can be physiotherapists, osteopaths, podiatrists, or other healthcare professionals with specialized training in MSK conditions. These clinicians work in various settings, including GP practices, hospitals, and private clinics, often as first contact practitioners.

PCN Social Prescriber / Care Navigator

Nahida Gulamrassul

In the UK, a Social Prescriber, also known as a social prescribing link worker, is a healthcare professional who connects individuals with non-medical support services to address their social, emotional, and practical needs. They work with people who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, long-term health conditions, mental health challenges, or complex social needs, helping them access community-based resources that can improve their overall wellbeing.

Connecting People to Community: Social prescribers act as a bridge between healthcare and the wider community, linking individuals with a range of services such as social groups, volunteering opportunities, financial advice, and other support systems.
Holistic Approach: Social prescribing recognizes that a person’s health and wellbeing are influenced by more than just medical factors. It takes a holistic approach, considering social, emotional, and practical needs alongside medical ones.
Personalized Care: Social prescribers work with individuals to understand their specific needs and preferences, tailoring support plans to help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

Practice Nurse and Nursing Team

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Reena Patel

In the UK, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) is a registered nurse with advanced knowledge and skills in diabetes care. They provide specialised support, education, and guidance to people with diabetes, helping them manage their condition effectively and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Providing education and support: DSNs educate individuals with diabetes about their condition, including how to manage blood glucose levels, administer medication, and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Offering support and advice: They offer support and guidance to individuals and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of living with diabetes.
Running nurse-led clinics: DSNs often run their own clinics, offering reviews, medication management, and support to people with diabetes.
Working within a multidisciplinary team: DSNs collaborate with doctors, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Promoting self-management: DSNs empower individuals to actively participate in their diabetes care and make informed decisions about their health.
Reducing complications: By providing education and support, DSNs aim to help people with diabetes prevent or delay the onset of long-term complications.

Practice Nurses

The practice nurses assist the Doctors in looking after patients. Our nurses are a crucial part of our healthcare team. Our nurses include:

Hina Shah
Ruby Dhillon
Anita Goyal

In the UK, Primary Care Practice Nurses, also known as General Practice Nurses (GPNs), are registered nurses working within GP surgeries as part of the primary healthcare team. They play a crucial role in delivering a wide range of healthcare services, from managing long-term conditions to providing health promotion and preventative care.

Managing Long-Term Conditions: Practice nurses play a vital role in supporting patients with chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease, helping them manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.
Health Promotion and Prevention: They provide advice and support on various health topics, including contraception, weight management, smoking cessation, and vaccinations.
Screening and Immunizations: Practice nurses administer vaccinations, conduct cervical screening (smear tests), and participate in health screening programs.
Wound Care: They assess, treat, and manage both minor and complex wounds.
Family Planning and Sexual Health: They offer advice and support on family planning, contraception, and sexual health, often providing services like fitting contraceptive devices.

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Nazneen Khalifa (HCA)
Tarika Mashru (HCA)
Amina Hajat (HCA)
Shahin Vohra (HCA)

In the UK, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) play a vital role in primary care, supporting registered healthcare professionals in GP surgeries and community settings. They help the Doctors and Practice Nurse team in the delivery of care management. They carry out routine tasks such as Annual Reviews, blood tests, blood pressure checks, weight.

Phlebotomy Team

Heena Thanki (Phlebotomist)
Aaminah Sujandin (Phlebotomist)
Safiyyah Peerbhai (Phlebotomist)
Darshna Shah (Phlebotomist)

In the UK, a primary care phlebotomist is a healthcare professional who collects blood samples from patients in general practice settings like GP surgeries. Their role is crucial for providing timely and accurate blood tests that support diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care. They work as part of the primary care team, often alongside nurses and other healthcare staff.

Midwife

Suzanne Worley
Melissa Dooler

In the UK, a primary care midwife acts as the main point of contact for women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and the first 10 days postpartum. They provide a range of services, including antenatal appointments, support during labour and delivery, and postnatal care. They also play a crucial role in identifying and addressing any potential health concerns for both the mother and baby.

09 – Staff – Practice

All staff at our practices work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. We aim to treat you with courtesy, dignity, and complete confidence.

Practice Manager

Anisah Raidhan

Business Manager / IT Lead

Pritesh Pancholi

Reception / Admin Staff

Our reception / Admin staff are here to help and guide you with queries and questions that you may have.

Collectively, the reception team possess over one hundred years of healthcare knowledge and expertise.

Together the senior reception staff are supported by a team of 13 receptionists working to organise and ensure that we can provide you with our medical services with ease and no confusion.