The present Whinfield Surgery originated from a Friendly Society Practice based at Eastmount Road at the turn of the century, moving through premises at Station Road, Haughton Road and Parkgate Health Centre to its present site at Whinfield. A chiropodist, midwives and health visitors are also involved in regular clinics. Other professionals visit including counsellors, physiotherapists and dietitians. We have a practice manager, a practice administrator, two secretaries and a computer manager. A senior receptionist and her deputy supervise seven receptionists.
All staff are highly trained and many have special qualifications in general practice work.
All are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the doctors and nurses. Hypnotherapy,Occupational Medicine, Diabetes,Medical use of Information Technology. Asthma, Sports Medicine, Health Promotion. We welcome Dr. Calabro who joined us in the latter part of the year 2000. On occasions we have a doctor in training as we have been appointed to help introduce hospital doctors to General Practice.