Doctors
Dr Paul G Fourie
MBBS DRCOG MRCGP / Qualified 1993 Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Dr Fourie has been at Witton Medical Centre since September 1999. He was born in London, lived in South Africa for 9 years and qualified in Medicine at Newcastle university in 1993.
He has three grown-up children and many interests including amateur dramatics and football. He appeared on stage with his children in Annie in May 2008 and Fiddler on the Roof in September 2008, however due to time constraints his acting career is currently on hold.
Dr Fourie had 9 years as captain of the British Medical Football Team, having led them to victory in South Korea in 2009 and two runners-up finishes since. He now plays for the 7-a-side GB Masters Team.
He ran the London Marathon in April 2014 and the Loch Ness Marathon in September 2017. With the help of the patients and staff over £6000 was raised for Pancreatic Cancer and East Lancs Hospice.
He has now started to do Vasectomies at Witton.
He has three grown-up children and many interests including amateur dramatics and football. He appeared on stage with his children in Annie in May 2008 and Fiddler on the Roof in September 2008, however due to time constraints his acting career is currently on hold.
Dr Fourie had 9 years as captain of the British Medical Football Team, having led them to victory in South Korea in 2009 and two runners-up finishes since. He now plays for the 7-a-side GB Masters Team.
He ran the London Marathon in April 2014 and the Loch Ness Marathon in September 2017. With the help of the patients and staff over £6000 was raised for Pancreatic Cancer and East Lancs Hospice.
He has now started to do Vasectomies at Witton.
Dr Adil Ahmed
MBBS MRCGP / Qualified 1998 India
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Dr Ahmed qualified from India. He has been at Witton Medical Centre since January 2014. He has one daughter and his wife is a qualified paediatrician.
He has worked in various medical specialities including A&E and Oncology. He is the Diabetic Lead for the practice. He is also a GP Undergraduate Tutor. His interests include managing Chronic Dieseases, Mental Health and Paediatrics. He likes managing patients with Medical Complexities. His other interests include performing joint injections and cryotherapy.
When not at work he likes playing/watching cricket and tennis and sometimes tries his hands at cooking.
He has worked in various medical specialities including A&E and Oncology. He is the Diabetic Lead for the practice. He is also a GP Undergraduate Tutor. His interests include managing Chronic Dieseases, Mental Health and Paediatrics. He likes managing patients with Medical Complexities. His other interests include performing joint injections and cryotherapy.
When not at work he likes playing/watching cricket and tennis and sometimes tries his hands at cooking.
Dr Surinder Toor
MBBS MRCGP / Qualified 2000
Dr Nicola Haresceugh
GP
Nursing Team
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Julie Gradwell
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Julie qualified as a registered nurse in 1984, she has worked primarily in Accident & Emergency for over 20 years.
She has completed further training as both an Emergency and Community Nurse Practitioner and completed her Non Medical prescriber qualification in 2010.
She is able to see a wide range of patients with the General Practice framework.
In her free time Julie looks after her hens and sheep.
She has completed further training as both an Emergency and Community Nurse Practitioner and completed her Non Medical prescriber qualification in 2010.
She is able to see a wide range of patients with the General Practice framework.
In her free time Julie looks after her hens and sheep.
Jeni Duxberry
Practice Nurse
Stephanie Moodie
Practice Nurse
Danielle Swimby
Practice Nurse
Kelly Watson
Practice Nurse
Practice Team
Mark Bolton
Business Manager
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Mark is responsible for the leadership of the practices with a specific remit for business development and finance.
He is a sports enthusiast with a particular interest in cricket and football and he plays for East Lancashire Cricket Club.
Mark is married with one son who is also heavily involved in sport.
He is a sports enthusiast with a particular interest in cricket and football and he plays for East Lancashire Cricket Club.
Mark is married with one son who is also heavily involved in sport.
Ashlie Allison
Practice Manager
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Both Ashlie and Jess are responsible for the day to day running of the surgeries.
If you have any queries or concerns please contact either Ashlie or Jess.
For complaints, advice or suggestions, please follow the procedure which can be obtained through reception.
If you have any queries or concerns please contact either Ashlie or Jess.
For complaints, advice or suggestions, please follow the procedure which can be obtained through reception.
Jessica Houghton
Assistant Practice Manager
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Both Ashlie and Jess are responsible for the day to day running of the surgeries.
If you have any queries or concerns please contact either Ashlie or Jess.
For complaints, advice or suggestions, please follow the procedure which can be obtained through reception.
If you have any queries or concerns please contact either Ashlie or Jess.
For complaints, advice or suggestions, please follow the procedure which can be obtained through reception.
Reception Staff
Our staff are here to help and advise you on how the variety of professionals the practice employ can best help you. As a result they will often inquire about the nature of your problem. These staff have a very difficult job to do, we will ensure that they treat you well, please be courteous in return.
Administration staff
These staff work behind the scenes and are responsible for dealing with areas such as:
- All hospital referrals including the new Choose and Book Scheme
- All incoming and outgoing correspondence to the Practice
- Upkeep of computer data and quality control of same
- Running the call and recall systems inviting patients to Diabetic Clinic, Heart Clinic
- Child Health Development and vaccinations
- Providing secretarial duties to all doctors
Clinical Team
Maria Ali
Clinical Pharmacist
Shabnam Ahmed
Clinical Pharmacist