Doctors
Our doctors work in a partnership and as a group. Although you are registered with a named doctor, you may see any of the doctors in the partnership.
However, we encourage you to remain with one GP for routine appointments to improve continuity.
Partners
Dr Julia Hodges
Partner
MBBS, MRCGP, DCH. London 1981
Available
Mondays, Thursday (AM) and Fridays.
Dr Nancy Küchemann
Partner
MBChB, MRCGP, DCH. Bristol 1996
Available
Monday (AM), Tuesdays and Friday (AM).
Dr Nicola Hanson
Partner
MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH
Available
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dr Gabrielle Weale
Partner
MB ChB, MRCGP
Available
Tuesdays, Thursday (PM) and Fridays.
Dr Joanna Cooper
Partner
MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG
Available
Mondays, Tuesday (PM), Wednesdays, Thursday (PM) and Friday (AM).
Dr Nedah Darabi
Partner
MB ChB, BSc MRCGP, DFSRH
Available
Unavailable until further notice.
Salaried GPs
Dr Ichechim White
Salaried GP
MBBS, MRCGP
Available
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday (AM)
GP Registrars
Dr Rachel Kearns
GP Registrar
(August 2022 to July 2023)
Dr Helen Palfrey
GP Registrar
(August 2022 to July 2023)
Dr Julian Purdy
GP Registrar
(August 2022 to July 2023)
We are a teaching practice. This means that fully qualified doctors who have been working at hospital level will be working at Villa Street for six to twelve months at a time to learn more about general practice.
We hope you will be happy for these doctors to play a part in your care but if you have any concerns about this please inform the receptionist and we will respect your wishes.
Practice Nursing
Mr Shaun Heath
Nurse Practitioner and Partner
Heather Aberdein
Practice Nurse
Viktoria Owolebi
Practice Nurse
Aytac Mevlit
Health Care Assistant
Rebecca Clancy
Practice Nurse
Nurse Consultation Times
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses | AM, PM | AM, PM, Evening | AM, PM | AM, PM | AM, PM |
| Healthcare Assistant | AM | AM | AM | AM | AM |
Practice Team
Practice Manager
Tilly Wright
Managing Partner
If you wish to discuss administrative or non medical aspects of your health treatment or if you have any ideas which will improve the services we provide, our Practice Manager is there to help you.
Tilly Wright also deals with problems or complaints you may have to do with the Practice.
Receptionists and Administration Team
Our receptionists will be pleased to make appointments for you to attend our surgeries and clinics, deal with requests for home visits, prescriptions and any queries you may have.
Helen Stanislas
Senior Receptionist
Flora Machin
Senior Receptionist
Teagan Dyton
Senior Receptionist
Ashani Sutherland
Senior Receptionist
Navila Chowdhury
Receptionist
Julia Boyle
Receptionist
Vicky O’Donnell
Receptionist
Kelly Jackson
Receptionist
Dinah Trabulsi
Receptionist
Stephen Smith
Office Support
Attached and Visiting Healthcare Professionals
Good modern medical care is not provided by the doctors alone. We work as a team to provide a comprehensive service. As well as the Doctors and Nurses we also have the following Health Care Professionals either providing clinics at the practice or within the nearby community:
- Counsellors
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellors
- District and Community Nurses
- Health Care Assistants
- Health Visitors
- Midwives
Full Details on the services offered by each of the above can be found in Clinics and Services.
Training Practice
Villa Street Medical Centre is a training practice and you may be invited to take part in the training of doctors, nurses and medical students, however there is no need for you to give your consent unless you wish to do so.
The practice may wish to video some consultations. You will be informed of this in advance and may decline at any time. Videos help clinicians learn how to improve their skills.
If you do not want to to have a trainee or student present during your consultation then please let us know on arrival for your appointment. We understand that this is a personal choice.
If you have any concerns please let us know or ask to speak with the Practice Manager.