Best General Practitioners in Bristol, UK

Dr. Juliet Balfour is an experienced NHS General Practitioner in Glastonbury, Somerset, and has a special interest and extra training in women's health and the menopause. She is Director of Wells Menopause Clinic, a private clinic where you can have an in-depth video or telephone consultation to discuss your symptoms and any past health problems. Dr Balfour offers evidence-based and individualised advice on hormone replacement therapy and other medication to improve your symptoms and benefit your long-term health. She can also advise on vaginal oestrogen, contraception, diet and lifestyle.

Dr Balfour is happy to give ongoing email advice to current patients and offers follow-up appointments after 3 months and then annually.

Almost all HRT prescribed privately via Wells Menopause Clinic can then be prescribed on the NHS by your GP. The only exception is testosterone as many GPs are not able to prescribe this due to lack of expertise or local prescribing guidelines.

• hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• testosterone replacement for women
• contraception advice
• sexual health advice 
• sexually transmitted disease (STD) screen

• menopause
• women's health
• polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS
• pre-menstrual syndrome PMS
• osteoporosis

Dr Noory is a highly trained and dedicated General Practitioner (G.P) renowned and admired by NHS & Private patients for his empathetic patient-centred approach. His success is attributed through recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals from highly satisfied patients who felt listened-to and valued. 

He studied at prestigious academic institutions, with a tenure reading medicine at King’s College London University, entailing rotations at world-renowned hospitals. His achievements and commitment to research and development lead to an elective at Yale University. Dr Noory’s relentless pursuit of excellence in his field manifested an elective at Harvard University. 

Dr Noory developed an extensive interest in chronic health, particularly in obesity and cardiovascular health conditions prevalent in the developed world, which lead to him completing a specialist BSc in Cardiovascular Sciences at Imperial College London University. He has presented in national and international conferences, publishing his research in peer reviewed journals. 

Working at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and various A&E centres, Dr Noory gained extensive experience in Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation Medicine and Acute Internal Medicine.

His passion for people and community, in tandem, with providing holistic care, patient continuity, disease prevention and management of chronic health conditions steered him to complete specialist training in General Practice. This included Care & Rehabilitation of the Elderly in the community.  

At present, Dr Noory is involved in various primary care practices, looking after the healthcare needs of complex patient demographics with varied socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. His focus is to actively engage with the local community, spearheading holistic care initiatives to improve chronic health conditions, such as, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Anxiety and Depression. These successful and highly praised projects aim to engage and empower patients, promote health and wellbeing. 

With more than 13 years experience in the private healthcare sector, he is distinguished for his emphasise on patient safety and setting high standards. This reputation has earnt him trust and long-term partnerships with corporate and individual clientele. His fidelity to the highest level of confidentiality and patient discernment is valued by his clients, that include CEOs, VIPs, Sports & Entertainment Celebrities (World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE), Public Figures and high-ranking Government Officials who value bespoke concierge service. 

Dr Noory’s altruistic endeavours include projects which aim to aid impoverished communities and provide medical expertise.

He is an avid traveller exploring new cultures and cuisines which has added to the depth of his life. In addition, he is a keen reader of history, spirituality and philosophy. 

Languages:

·  English- professional 

·  Pashto-conversational 

·  Dari, Urdu & Hindi- basic understanding

Special Interests:

·  Musculoskeletal medicine (MSK) 

·  Care of the Elderly 

·  Health Screening 

·  Disease Prevention 

·  Chronic Disease Management 

·  Men’s Health 

·  Anxiety

·  Depression

·  Stress

·  Hypertension

·  COPD

·  Asthma

·  Headaches

Procedures:

·  Joint Injections

·  Minor Surgery

·  Ear Wax Syringing & Micro-suction  

Ms Mariette Grant is Clinical Director at My Specialist GP. She is an experienced GP who obtained her medical degree from the University of Pretoria and postgraduate qualification from Oxford deanery. 

Ms Grant subspecialises in Women's Health. She offers a full range of services regarding hormonal issues, problems with periods, fertility and sexual concerns. 

Ms Grant is a member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine. She is experienced in all aesthetic medicine procedures including face rejuvenation, wrinkles relaxing treatments, fillers, dermaroller, laser tattoo removal etc. 

• Mole checks
• Aesthetic treatments (face rejuvenation, wrinkle relaxing treatments, fillers, dermaroller, laser tattoo removal)
• Minor surgery (skin tags removal) 
• Women's health care 

• Aesthetics
• Women's health 
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology

Dr Peter Petrie has a long-standing and experienced career as a GP. He has worked for many years in Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross and latterly Stoke Poges/Slough area. Dr Petrie currently works at My Specialist GP.

Dr Petrie is particularly interested in Mental Health and Care. He treats patients in both the younger age groups (school children and university students) and the older age group who are suffering from memory problems.

• General medical procedures

• Mental health (adults and children) 

Dr Juan Martinez is a general practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. He graduated and trained in Spain before moving to the UK where he obtained a postgraduate qualification. Besides general practice training in Reading, Mr Martinez completed two-year specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology and he also qualified in Male Health.

Dr Martinez has worked at Mortimer Surgery, near Reading, on Peppard ward at Townlands Hospital, at the Hart Surgery in Henley and was also a medical officer at Huntercome Hall care home in Nuffield. He leads Men's Health service at My Specialist GP.

Dr Martinez offers all types of general medical services. He is particularly engaged in the area of men's health and with his Male Health team 'Restore the Man' discusses and offers modern solutions for the Male menopause, prostate issues and other health concerns. He has a special interest in Male Hormonal Health - Testosterone deficiency in middle-aged men.

Dr Martinez is a friendly and warm doctor with great care for his patients and great feedback from them. 

• General medical procedures
• Vaccination
• Skin checks
• Minor surgery 

• Men's health
• Women's health
• Musculoskeletal conditions 
• Diabetes
• Child development
• Family planning 

Dr Charlotte Fairweather is a General Practitioner who recently started working as a Medical Advisor for Bayer Pharmaceuticals from January 2020. She is also currently working as a private General Practitioner and a Musculoskeletal Specialist where she provides home visits for patients. Prior to this, she worked as a General Practitioner for NHS England for 3 years. She is also Chief Medical Officer for the Football Association of Wales and a University Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Dr Fairweather studied Medicine at Cardiff University and qualified in 2007. Alongside this, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Medicine with First Class Honours in 2004. More impressively, she went on to complete a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine in 2013.

As a General Practitioner, she enjoys listening to her patient’s medical concerns and aims to allocate the most appropriate treatments. She also provides home visits for her private patients.   

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
• Flu Vaccine
• Immunisations
• Travel Vaccinations
• Contraception advice
• Emergency Contraception
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Stress Management

• Anxiety Disorder
• Cold
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Fever
• Headache
• Mumps
• Rash
• Stomach / Abdominal Pain
• Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
• Menopause

Dr Olivia Jones is a General practitioner working for My Specialist GP. She has an interest in women’s health, in particular menopause and treatments including HRT and Bioidentical Hormone Treatment. She began to develop an interest in HRT when a family member was experiencing severe menopause, and so Dr Jones decided to specialise in this field to help ease these symptoms in further women. She also enjoys working with paediatrics and patients managing their mental health problems.   

Dr Jones qualified in 2007 from the University of Nottingham and worked in many practices across London before completing her training at St George’s Hospital in 2012. She has worked in both private and NHS practices and now works in Buckinghamshire in an NHS practice, whilst working for My Specialist GP.  

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
• Immunisations
• Sexual Health Advice
• Travel Vaccinations
• Contraception advice
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Libido Restoration
• Stress Management

• Anxiety Disorder
• Post Natal Depression (PND)
• Depression
• Women’s Health
• Pelvic Pain
• Menopause

Dr. Usha Sharma graduated from Kings College Hospital, London in 1984, and became a full-time general practitioner (GP) in 1990. 

After working solely in the National Health Service (NHS) until 1998, she started her private practice within BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor and continued to work in both the NHS and privately until 2012. Dr. Sharma was the first to take Private General Practice into a BMI Hospital.

In 2012, she made the decision to go solely private to be able to fully focus on her patients, and have more time available for diagnosis and treatment, and as a result, she now consults out of Princess Margaret Hospital 6 days a week.

Dr. Sharma is passionate about providing a comprehensive health service for not only individuals but families as well.
Her first patients still rely on her as there family GP and seeing three generations of one family is a testament to the strong relationships that she builds with her patients. 

Alongside the first-rate health advice on travel Dr. Sharma provides, she also can provide first-aid packs that are bespoke and contain antibiotics, fluid replenishment, bowel care and urinary tract care that can be tailored to the needs of your travel itinerary.

General Practice - Your Personal Family Doctor

• General health checks
• Prescriptions
• Blood tests and Imaging
• Vaccinations
• Referral to Specialists

In the present circumstances of the Corona Virus Pandemic - The service of providing CoVid 19 Antibody Test is now available.

Please contact the clinic for further information by emailing usha.sharma@bmichoice.co.uk.

 Well being

• Comprehensive health checks
• Lifestyle advice
• Stress management
• Signposting for further support
• Employment medical check

Children's Health

• Development check for children
• Vaccination advice
• Lifestyle advice

Travel Advice 

• Travel health advice
• Bespoke first aid travel pack
• Vaccinations

Dr David Eccleston is a General Practitioner based in Sutton, with over two decades of experience in the management and treatment of a wide range of health and cosmetic issues. He sees private patients at The Oakley Partnership Medical Practice in Sutton Coldfield.

Dr Eccleston gained his primary medical qualification at the University of Birmingham, after which he undertook his basic and specialist training in dermatology. Once fully qualified, he was appointed opened MediZen, his own dermatology clinic in Birmingham, where he specialises in botulinum toxin therapy and Topical antioxidant skin therapy

Rated by Tattler Magazine(Conde' Nast Publication) as amogst the Top 21 Private Doctor's in UK in their Sept 2020 edition- publication in their digital directory to follow shortly)

Dr Vaibhav is a highly qualified and experienced General Practioner currently working as a GP Partner at the Heathcote Medical Practice in Woking, Surrey. He specializes in Surgical & Orthopaedic disorders and is also trained in Aesthetic Medicine including Cosmetic Injectables and Dermal Fillers.

He graduated from the University of Pune, India in 1998 and thereafter completed his Master’s in Surgery in Trauma & Orthopaedics (MS) in 2001 from one of the largest Orthopaedic Tertiary care centres in India - The Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation.

He has been working in the NHS since 2003 and has varied and extensive experience in all branches of Medicine, having worked in various specialities of Surgery and Medicine.

Dr Verma became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2005. As part of his extended surgical training, he worked at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London doing Plastics, Hand & Reconstructive Surgery.

Thereafter, he completed his General Practice training from the Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospital in 2011 and passed his Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). The United Kingdom in 2011.

He is also a Member of the Association of Surgeons in Primary Care (ASPC), taking particular interest in Orthopaedic disorders and in bone and soft tissue injections to alleviate pain and discomfort as well as in diagnosing Sports Injuries and Musculoskeletal Disorders. He operates and removes most types of skin moles and cosmetic lesions, endeavouring to always to give a good cosmetic result.

His extensive experience and wealth of training ensure that he is able to provide the highest standards of treatment and care to all his patients.