Meet The Team

An introduction to Merstow Green Medical Practice and the people who help keep you healthy.

About Us.

 

We are situated in the heart of Evesham with a patient population of 9,900. We believe that all patients deserve the best possible treatment - and that every member of our practice team has the power to make a difference, every single day. We believe in bringing care to those who need it most.

Our Team of Doctors

 

  • Dr Emma Shackley (Female)

    BMedSci BMBS (Nottingham), MRCP, MRCGP. Qualified in 1988.

    Dr Shackley has worked in General Practice since 1995 and at Merstow Green Medical Practice since 1997. Her interests include rheumatology and bone health, women's health and family planning (she is the GP at the practice who fits the Nexplanon contraceptive implants). She has recently qualified as a GP trainer and the practice has been awarded training status, welcoming their first GP trainee in the summer of 2020.

  • Dr Chethan Reddy (Male)

    MBBS (Karnatka University, India). Qualified in 2000

    Dr Reddy qualified as a GP in 2007 and joined the practice as a partner in 2015. He has special interests in ENT. Dr Reddy also does Joint Injections and Minor surgery within the Practice.

  • Dr Rebekah Grayson (Female)

    MB ChB, DRCOG, PGA MedEd, B.Sc(Hons), LoC IUT (Warwick). Qualified in 2007

    Dr Grayson qualified from Warwick Medical School in 2007. She previously worked in secondary care where she trained in Women's Health before moving over to General Practice. Dr Grayson has special interests in gynaecology including HRT, contraception and coil fits. She also is a GP trainer and supports the trainees based in our practice. She has been with us here at Merstow Green Medical Practice since August 2020 and became a Partner at the Surgery in September 2021

  • Dr Katie Reeve (Female)

    MB ChB (Warwick). Qualified in 2008.

  • Dr Yuliya Gonzalaz Sanchez (Female)

    Vrach (Vitebsk Medical Institute). Qualified in 2004

  • Dr Emma Sexton (Female)

    MB ChB 2012 (University of Bristol). Qualified in 2012.

  • Dr Lak Jhass (Male)

    BM (University of Southampton) Qualified in 1991.

  • Dr Shanti Kakurla (Female)

    MB BS (University of Health Sciences) Qualified in 1997.

Nursing Team

 

Our experienced team work closely with our GPs and other members of the Practice team to deliver a comprehensive and caring service to our patients.  Whilst they each have individual specialities, they are all involved in Chronic Disease Clinics and are available to offer help and advice on a wide range of health topics including minor ailments and injuries, wound and leg ulcer care, children’s immunisations, travel health and vaccinations, contraception and   sexual health, ear irrigation and health promotion.

In addition, our trained and experienced Healthcare Assistants are available for blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, ECG tracings, simple dressings and NHS Health Checks.  They also assist with minor surgery, administer flu and vitamin B12 injections and offer appointments for coronary vascular disease screening and assessment.

  • Ruth Duncan (Female)

    RN - Nurse Manager

  • Tracy Lavery (Female)

    RN BSc (Hons)

  • Sue Attwood (Female)

    RN

  • Amy O'Hare (Female)

  • Amanda Hamblin (Female)

  • Jennifer Stephen (Female)

  • Julie Andrew (Female)

    HCA

  • Ceri Ewart (Female)

    HCA

  • Viv Goode (Female)

    HCA

  • Natalie Huckle (Female)

    HCA

  • Becky Griffiths (Female)

    NA Trainee

  • Alice Francis (Female)

    NA Trainee

  • Rachel Looms (Female)

    Clinical Pharmacist

  • Mandeep Chopra (Female)

    Clinical Pharmacist

  • Sam Empson (Female)

    Paramedic

Practice Team

 

  • Nicola Bamber (Female)

    Practice Manager

    Our Practice Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Practice.

  • Office Manager

    Alison is our Office Manager whose primary responsibility is the management of the Phone Room and Administrative Teams.

  • IT/Admin Department

    Our IT and Admin support team are responsible for the updating of computer held medical records.

  • Medical Secretaries

    Our Medical Secretaries are responsible for dealing with hospital referrals, Practice correspondence and many general queries that are not dealt with by the receptionists. They are also responsible for the administration of e-referrals.

  • Telephonists

    Our team of Telephonists help to keep the Practice running smoothly. They are there to assist you in making emergency and routine appointments to see your GP and deal with any queries you may have. They are trained to do a difficult and demanding job and are there to help you. At times the Practice can become extremely busy, so we ask you to be patient.

Patient Liaison/Dispensary Team

 

The Patient Liaison Team are responsible for the smooth running of the clinical and reception areas of the Practice. They are also able to assist patients with a wide variety of queries including prescriptions and appointment booking. They also offer assistance to clinical staff, including Doctors, as required.

The dispensary team is made up of 5 qualified dispensers who are responsible for the day to day running of the dispensary.  This includes the ordering, processing and preparation of medication for our dispensing patients and patients who use an independent pharmacy. 

  • Colette Woodhouse (Female)

    Patient Liaison Manager/Dispenser

  • Kate Ferreira (Female)

    Patient Liaison Manager/Dispenser

  • Deborah Craigs (Female)

    Patient Liaison Team