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Patients allocated with a usual Doctor

All patients at the Wooda are registered with the practice but are allocated a usual Doctor to ensure continuity of care. If you would like to be reminded of who your usual Doctor is, please contact the Reception team who will be happy to help you.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Healthcare Team

Doctors

Dr David Milburn

MBChB (1987 Leeds Medical School) MRCGP (1992) GMC 3256165 I qualified as a Doctor in Leeds, and then worked in Yorkshire, New Zealand and Cornwall before settling in North Devon. I am married to Sara and we have been working together at the The Wooda Surgery since 1993. We share a room so usually work on alternate days. We have three children and as a family we enjoy various activities in the area especially being able to visit the beach all year round. I am trying to improve my tennis as it is an enjoyable way to stay fit. I am the Clinical Manager for the practice and enjoy the variety of clinical conditions that we see General Practice.

Dr Samantha Gardner

MB BS (1996) BSc (1991) DRCOG (1998) DFFP (1998) MRCGP (2007) GMC 4306542 I qualified from King’s College hospital in 1996 and since that time I have lived and worked in Devon. I am married to George who is a local GP in Barnstaple and we have three children, Molly, Emily and Toby. I have a keen interest in education, I am now a trainer of new GPs. In my spare time I enjoy walking, cycling, body boarding and gardening as well as my annual skiing trip

Dr Matthew Lee

BSc (Hons) 1991 MB ChB (Glasgow 1993) DTMH (1995) MRCP (UK) 1999 MRCGP (2005) GMC 4014610 After a career in hospital medicine culminating in the field of infectious diseases in Australia, I transferred to the North Devon general practice experience, which I love. I have a particular interest in prescribing and cardiology issues. When I am not busy with the delights and demands of my lovely family of wife and three young daughters, I enjoy sailing, canoeing, surfing and discovering new aspects of out beautiful area’s natural and cultural history in our campervan.

Dr Stewart "Reg" Perrin

MB CHB (Bristol 2006) BA Hons (Leeds 1998) DFSRH (2010) MRCGP (UK) 2011 GMC 6145619 After a French and Philosophy degree at Leeds University I spent several years living abroad, working as an English teacher and surfing as much as possible. Eventually I decided to become a doctor and after finishing medical school in Bristol I came straight down to North Devon, where I plan to stay long term. I qualified as a GP in 2011 and became a partner at the Wooda in January 2012. Surfing, skiing and diving are my passions outside of work.

Dr Jessica Danielson (f)

BMedSci (Hons) BMBS MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH PGC (MedEd) GMC 7015833 Having completed my GP training, I'm delighted to be able to join the staff at the Wooda Surgery. I'm originally from Barnstaple and it's so nice to be back home again in North Devon; outside of work we are so lucky to have the beautiful countryside and miles of coastline to explore! I'm very happy to be here longterm and look forward to getting to know the community better.

Dr Danielson has a special interest in family planning and female health.

Dr Esther Maguire

MbCHB DRCOG MRCGP

I grew up in the deep dark valleys of South Wales but manage to cross the Severn Bridge and study medicine at Bristol University.

I love to travel and since being qualified, have enjoyed working in Australia and spending time in Asia, New Zealand and, most recently, South America.

When I am not working I enjoy cycling, sea swimming and singing (usually whilst cycling and swimming!)

Dr Aaron Mills

I was born and raised in Barnstaple, and since completing my training in Durham in 2015, my wife and I have been very excited to move back closer to our families, and the beaches!

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter; I play basketball with the North Devon team and enjoy playing bass guitar and piano.

I am really looking forward to starting work with the great team here at The Wooda and am excited about getting to know my new patients.

Dr Gavin Haslehurst

BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCGP

While I was completing my GP training here in beautiful North Devon, I really fell in love with the area and its diverse community - so I decided to stay! When I'm not at my desk in the Wooda Surgery, I can be found either at the stove working on my latest culinary creation, or traipsing across Exmoor with my camera in tow. I've really enjoyed getting to know Bideford and my patient's, and I am looking forward to being part of the Wooda team for many years to come.

Nurse Practitioners

Alison White

RGN (1983) Diploma Healthcare (1994) ENB 928 Diabetes (1996) Asthma Diploma (1996). BSc (Hons) (1999). Nurse Prescriber (2004) Postgrad. Diploma with RCN Nurse Practitioner Diploma (2006) I moved to North Devon with my husband in 1985. We have two daughters. Since qualifying I have worked in ophthalmology, gynaecology, outpatients, as a community nurse and for Devon Doctors out of hour’s service. I joined Wooda Surgery practice nurse team in 1994 and since then have undertaken further training to develop my role as a nurse practitioner. I am particularly interested in Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and minor illness.

Vicky Braddon

Diploma of Higher Education Nursing (RN) 2002, BSc Community Health Care Nursing – District Nurse Specialist 2006, Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Healthcare practice (Year 1) 2009.

I have been qualified since 2002 as a registered nurse (R/N). I have a background in urology (Royal Devon and Exeter) and general surgery (NDDH). I have worked as a community nurse and have a specialist qualification in district nursing. I began practice nursing in 2004, I joined Northam Surgery in 2007 and the team at Wooda in 2009. In 2009 I qualified as an independent nurse prescriber. I am currently undergoing further study to obtain my nurse practitioner qualification. I have special interest in minor illness and men's health.

Nurses

Mechelle Williams
RN (Qualified 1983). After working in the Emergency department at North Devon District Hospital for 15 years I decided on a change of working environment. So at the moment I am going through a big learning curve. I enjoy my role as a practice nurse, .

Tracey Moore

Practice Nurse RGN 1988, Return to Practice 2014 I have lived in North Devon most of my life apart from a short stint in Canada and have recently returned to practice after a twelve year break in my nursing career to raise our five children. My previous nursing history includes Practice Nurse in Torrington, ten years in A&E at NDDH also Theatre Recovery, Day Surgery and Trauma Orthopeadics. I joined the Wooda Surgery in November 2014 and am looking forward to working with this wonderful team. I am currently enrolled on the Foundation Course for Practice Nurses to further develop my skills.

Healthcare Assistants

Amanda Bignell

Sarah May

Zoe Thorne

We all work part time at the Wooda, our clinical duties include taking blood samples, blood pressures, audiograms and ECGs and assisting the General Practitioners with minor operations. We also deal with sending samples off for analysis.

Practice Management

Sam Shortridge
Group Manager

Kristy Elson

Practice Manager

Jan Snookes

Admin / Finance Clerk

Shannon Jordan-McGrath
Reception Manager

Amy Hawkes

Secretary

Kate Morrish

Personnel and Management Assistant

The managing partner is responsible for the non-medical aspects of the practice and works in close co-operation with the management team. We are always keen to improve the service offered to patients, please ask a member of the management team if you have any queries or comments on the service you have received.

Reception

Shannon Jordan-McGrath
Reception Manager

Nancy Matthews

Laura Simmons

Carly Avery

Jade Matthews

Hannah Luxton

Rochine Simmons

Angela Beaumont

Debbie Davies

The receptionists are here to help you make appointments, answer telephone calls, arrange home visits, keep medical records in order, organise repeat prescriptions and update computer records. Their job is very demanding so please be patient.

Attached Staff

Two teams of community staff work with the Wooda team. Please see full details below. Please always contact these teams on their direct lines.

Midwives

Direct Line 01237 427806

Midwives in North Devon work in teams (ours is called Torridge) covering community and hospital care. Women are allocated a named midwife, who will give continuity of care and discuss choices available to you.

The midwives are available for informed discussions around becoming pregnant (pre-conceptual care) and any concerns you have when you are pregnant. If you wish, you may telephone on their direct number, 01237 427806. They are responsible for the care of pregnant women and their families and work with the doctors when medical support is needed. One of the team will care for you in labour whenever possible. They visit up to 28 days after birth, helping you to adjust to parenthood and work closely with the health visiting service.

District Nursing Service

Direct Line 01237 427815

Julie Utley SEN (1982), Diploma in Orthopaedics (1983), RGN (1999)

Jane Bennett Dip Nursing studies RN (2013)

Ana Dobrescu Senior Healthcare Assistant

The district nursing team provides a wide range of nursing care for patients at home who are unable to travel to the surgery due to their medical condition, or when the delivery of nursing care may be more appropriate in the patient’s home.

They assess, give advice and support to patients and carers, to enable them to remain independent at home. The services they provide include nursing care, wound care assessments and treatment, palliative and terminal care, chronic disease management, continence assessment, advice about continence, health promotion and the promotion of self-care. They promote independence by working alongside other agencies including social services and care agencies.