DOCTORS
Dr Allan E. Ward joined the practice in 1986. He graduated in Dundee (1980).
Dr Ching-wa Chung joined the practice in 1998. He graduated in Edinburgh (1993).
Dr Alistair J. Acheson joined the practice in 2000. He graduated in Belfast (1983).
Dr Daphne Ross joined the practice in 2009. She graduated in Dundee (2000).
Dr Iain Proctor joined the practice in 2015. He graduated in Belfast (1988).
PRACTICE TEAM
Elaine Summers Practice Manager
Our Practice Manager, Elaine leads a highly trained and motivated administration team. Their endeavour is to ensure the smooth running of the practice at all times. If however, you have any problems or are unhappy with the service you receive then please contact Elaine on Arbroath (01241) 872692.
E-mail: esummers@nhs.net
PRACTICE NURSES
Heather Cruickshank EN, SRN, Dip Asthma, NP
Brenda Wade RN, Dip N Ed, BN, Dip COPD
We have two highly skilled Practice Nurses who offer a wide range of services. They are available by appointment in the surgery (tel: 01241 872692), Monday to Friday between 8:30am – 12:30pm and 1pm - 6.00pm. Among the services provided are:
Asthma Checks
Cervical Smears
Routine Immunisation (incl. overseas travel)
Diabetes Checks
Advice on diet and weight reduction
Heart Disease Checks
Blood Pressure checks
Health Promotion
COPD Checks
Well Person Checks covering blood pressure, smoking, smoking, diet, excercise, alcohol etc
Dressings and removal of stitches
The following are available at the request of your doctor:
Ear Syringe, ECG (Heart Tracing), Cryotherapy, Hearing Test
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Shona Kemp, our Health Care Assistant will perform phlebotomy (blood tests), blood pressure and urine checks. To make an appointment telephone (01241) 872692.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Elaine Summers Practice Manager
Emma Galloway Office Manager
Lorna Kydd Senior Administrator
Receptionists/Administrators:
Stephanie Donachie
Carol Marshall
Angela Moseley
Vicky Milne
Kerry Stott
Medical Secretary:
June Spink
DISTRICT NURSES & COMMUNITY STAFF NURSES
Gail Gibson RGN
Frances Mitchell RGN
Linda Proctor RGN
Kayleigh Stewart RGN
Roy Turnbull RGN
District Nurses provide care to patients who are housebound. We have a skilled team of District Nurses who provide care for patients of all ages. In the community, arrangements for care at home are usually made by the doctors or on discharge from the hospital but should you wish to contact the nurse yourself, telephone
(01241) 430303.
HEALTH VISITORS
Anna Mullen
Susan Spiers
Health Visitors are registered general nurses and midwifes who may have family planning qualifications and have specialised in community health care. They can give information and help to the whole age range but particularly to expectant mothers, families with young children under 5, teenagers and the elderly. They can be contacted by telephoning (01241) 430303.
SCHOOL NURSES
Advice available at certain times, details from main reception, telephone (01241) 430303.
PRACTICEPHARMACIST
Kay Erskine BSc, MRPharms, Pg Dip
The Practice Pharmacist provides advice regarding the use of medicines within the practice to the GP’s and nursing staff. She can be contacted on (01241) 432439.