Doctors
| Dr Umar F Khaliq (m) M.B. Ch.B., (Manchester 1996), MRCGP Full Time GP Partner GMC No. 4305091 As a GP Trainer Dr Khaliq supervises and trains doctors who are completing their post-graduate qualification in General Practice. He also supervises medical students gaining experience in General Practice. |
| Dr Akila S Malik (f) MBBS (London 1992), MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP Salaried GP as from September 2018 GMC No. 3582831 Dr Malik is Adult Safeguarding Lead and teaches 1st and 2nd year Medical Students. She works as a Salaried GP on Fridays |
| Dr Padma Chintala (f) MBBS 2002 MRCGP Part Time Salaried GP GMC No. 6066623 Dr Chintala has been working at the surgery as a Salaried GP since 2017, working Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Dr Chintala |
| Dr Vanessa Doel (f) MBBS (1991) JCPTGP (1996) Part Time Salaried GP GMC No. 3593066 Dr Doel is our Child Safeguarding Lead working as a Salaried GP on Fridays |
| Dr Adeel Khan (m) MBChB (Manchester 2013) Dr Khan is a locum GP who will soon become a Salaried GP here at Westdale. He is working Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Dr Haneen Haydar (f) MBChB (2010) GMC No. 7581280 Dr Haydar joined us as a Salaried GP in January 2023 after completing her GP Training. She works on Wednesdays , Thursdays and Fridays |
| Dr Faizan Dar Dr Dar is a fully qualified doctor in his final year of training to be a GP. Dr Khaliq is his trainer. |
| Dr Tadi Chirawu Dr Chirawu is a fully qualified doctor in his final year of training to be a GP. Dr Khaliq is her trainer |
Nurse Practitioners
| An advanced nurse practitioner is a very highly trained prescribing nurse who is able to see and treat a wide range of medical problems. They work alongside our doctors and can refer you to hospital or for further tests as needed. They also see patients for annual reviews, family planning advice and undertake home visits. |
| Marie Challinor (f) |
Nurses
| Karen Melia (f) |
| Sarah Layden (f) |
| Rowena Hudson (f) |
Healthcare Assistants
| The HCAs support the Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement, dressings, health checks, smoking cessation clinics and new patient checks. They also act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one. |
| Sarah Chambers |
| Michelle Simcoe |
Practice Management
| Mrs Paula Watts Paula is responsible for the day to day management and development of the practice, ensuring that patient services are provided safely, efficiently and effectively to the highest possible standards. She deals with complaints on behalf of the practice and is happy to receive comments and suggestions concerning our services from patients at any time. |
Reception
| The reception staff will assist you in making urgent and routine appointments to see your doctor, arrange repeat prescriptions. The receptionists are trained to take essential details sympathetically and are able to answer many of your queries in complete confidence. They will act as a link between you and other members of the team. If you are in doubt about anything please ask a receptionist for help. Our staff always aim to be courteous and to facilitate the smooth running of the practice |
Secretaries
| Mrs Tracy Morgan Tracy deals with Doctors’ correspondence, making referrals and hospital appointments, handling patients queries, and liaising with other healthcare teams. |
Attached Staff
| Community Midwives, District Nurses and Health Visitors provide care for patients at home and are often in close communication with the doctors. |