Dr Meena Nathan - The Exmoor Surgery

Dr Meena Nathan
Dr Meena Nathan 
Dr Meena Nathan has been working in the practice since 2015, 
Dr Meena Nathan, is currently working at Exmoor Surgery on Monday and Wednesday Mornings Dr Nathan has a wide range of interests that include, Dermatology, Minor Surgery and Joint injections, Women’s Health, Family Planning, Coil and implant contraception fitting/removal. She has previously worked as a GP partner and has supervised and taught GP registrars. Special interests Womens & Sexual Health Minor Surgery Dermatology
Dr Amarjeet Nijhar

Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Gailge, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Staff

Doctors

Dr Oisin Brannick

General Practitioner

Dr Brannick has been working in the practice since 2013 and became the Clinical lead at the start of  2017.  He qualified in Ireland in 2005 and also worked in Australia. He has a Diploma in Dermatology and is  qualified as GP Trainer. He is also a Macmillan GP.

Dr Brannick is a board member of the West London CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group), where he leads on a number of areas; Medications Management & Prescribing, Health Promotion (Social Prescribing), Palliative Care and Dermatology.

Within the surgery, his primary focus is on diabetic patients and patients over the age of 65. In relation to over 65's, he runs a comprehensive extended clinic for Exmoor patients in My Care My Way based in St Charles along with a specialist team for tailored care and holistic support. Please ask at reception if you would like to be reviewed in this clinic.    

 He is a keen runner and tennis player. 

Surgery hours

Tuesday's, Fridays and Saturday's

Special interests

Dr Brannick qualified as a doctor in 2005 in Ireland. He has also worked in Australia. He has a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and a Diploma in Dermatology. He is also qualified as GP Trainer. He is the Palliative Care lead and MacMillan GP for Kensington and Chelsea. He also provides Botox injection and Derm Filler within the surgery.

GMC General Medical Council number

6159669

Qualifications

MBBCh Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2005

MRCGP Member Royal College of General Practitioners

Other languages

Gailge

German

Dr Meena Nathan

General Practitioner

Dr Meena Nathan 

BSc (Hons), BM, DFFP, Loc IUT Loc SDI, mRCGP, PG dip in practical dermatology. 

Dr Meena Nathan has been working in the practice since 2015, 

She qualified from the University of Southampton and completed her vocational training with the Oxford Deanery in 2011. She has worked previously in Buckinghamshire, Manchester and Hertfordshire. 

She has a diploma in dermatology, she works as a clinical lead for the West London GP Federation, and the integrated care team for Neohealth Primary Care Network

She has also just been appointed Macmillan GP and end of life care lead for North Kensington

Dr Nathan has a wide range of interests that include dermatology, minor surgery, women’s and children’s health, family planning coil and implant fitting/removal.

Within the practice her focus is on Mental health, Dermatology, Women’s and children’s health,  Safeguarding, Care for complex and frail patients with the my care my way team. 

She is also a clinical tutor for dermatology (yr 5 imperial medical students) 

Educational Supervisor (yr 2 kings college university) as well as supporting the training needs for physician associates and district nursing 

In her spare time she enjoys hiking, runnning, bootcamps yoga and meditation 

Special interests

Dr Meena Nathan, is currently working at Exmoor Surgery on Monday and Wednesday Mornings Dr Nathan has a wide range of interests that include, Dermatology, Minor Surgery and Joint injections, Women’s Health, Family Planning, Coil and implant contraception fitting/removal. She has previously worked as a GP partner and has supervised and taught GP registrars. Special interests Womens & Sexual Health Minor Surgery Dermatology

GMC General Medical Council number

6135252

Qualifications

BM Bachelor of Medicine 2006

BSc Bachelor of Science 2005

DFFP Diploma Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Medicine 2010

Diploma in Practical Dermatology Diploma in Practical Dermatology 2013

MRCGP Member Royal College of General Practitioners 2011

Dr Amarjeet Nijhar

General Practitioner

Dr Nijhar qualified at Liverpool University  and has worked in general practice for nearly thirty years, sixteen of which have been in the North Kensington area. He was a single handed GP for eight years. He has also got twenty years of experience in treatment of obesity and travel medicine, having run a private clinic. His interests include gastro-enterology and cardiovascular disease.

Surgery hours

MONDAY: 09.30 - 18:30 TUESDAY: 09.30 - 18:30

Special interests

Gastroenteroloy and cardiovascular disease

GMC General Medical Council number

2683638

Qualifications

LRCP Licentiate Royal College of Physicians

MBChB Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Other languages

Punjabi

Dr Vaqas Rashid

General Practitioner

Dr Vaqas Rashid MBBS, MRCGP, BSc ( Hons) Clinical Anatomy, PGDIPDiab (distinction)  

(*****Currently on Sabbatical*****)

Dr Rashid is a GP principal and partner at Exmoor Surgery currently on Sabbatical Leave. 

He has a strong background in Emergency Medicine before moving into General Practice. He specialises in Practice turnaround and was recruited by the largest GP practice provider in the UK and was promoted to become their Associate Medical Director, directly responsible for the clinical performance of over 40 GP surgeries across England.

His role incorporated:

Special interests Diabetes, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Nutrition, Minor Surgery, Clinical Management, Quality Improvement, Medication Management & Mental Health/Substance abuse.

Dr Rashid is currently on sabbatical leave working as a Senior Consultant in Mobile Healthcare in the Middle East.

Special interests

Diabetes, MSK, Minor Surgery, Clinical Management, Prescribing in General Practice and Mental Health.

GMC General Medical Council number

4740326

Qualifications

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2000

MRCGP Member Royal College of General Practitioners

Other languages

Punjabi

Urdu

Reception & administration staff

Ms SADAF JAVED

Reception Staff

Other languages

Gujarati

Hindi

Urdu

Ms MARJORIE FRANCIS

Reception Staff

Ms Nirusha Ramiksoon

Administrator

Surgery hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Other languages

Afrikaans

Other staff

Ms Fadwa Hassan

Practice Manager

Other languages

Arabic

Miss Elle Morris

Practice Manager

Services

Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause a cough, wheezing, and breathlessness. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time.

There are a number of treatments that can help effectively control the condition.Treatment and prevention involve a combination of medicines, lifestyle advice, and identifying and then avoiding potential asthma triggers.

Patients on asthma medication should be seen at least once a year in the asthma clinic for a check-up with the nurse. Please book an appointment with the nurse

Our practice nurses are well versed in most areas of chronic disease management. They run clinics in order that asthma may be assessed, advice offered, queries answered and the correct treatment ensured.

Just got a baby?? we can help!

Baby clinics are held on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm - 3.00pm. It is a walk-in clinic and therefore no appointment is required. It is intended for well babies only and you can see the nurse for immunisations, the health visitor or a doctor.

You as a parent by making sure that your children have all their routine childhood Immunisations can protect them against serious illnesses and infectious diseases.
We strongly encourage all children to be immunised according to the current Department of Health guidelines. Please visit the NHS Immunisation Website for more information.

The following is a list of the immunisations your child needs that the surgery provides:

8 weeks
12 weeks
16 weeks
12 month
Pre-school boosters
MMR

Please book an appointment with the nurse

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. The main symptom of COPD is an inability to breathe in and out properly. This is also referred to as airflow obstruction.

Airflow obstruction is caused by long-term damage to the lungs, usually as a result of smoking.

COPD is one of the most common respiratory diseases in the UK. It usually affects people who are over 40 years of age. Around 900,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with COPD, but it is thought that the actual figure is much higher. This is because many people who develop the symptoms of COPD do not seek medical attention.

Please book an appointment with the nurse to check your status/to review.

Our practice nurse on saturday is a diabetes specialist nurse who can help you with routine checks and efficient management of the disease

The practice do not provide in house drug and alochol service, however work closely with local service providers. Please book an appointment to speak to your GP if you feel that you may have a problem with drink or drugs.

Dr Brannick , one of our Male GP'S and Oncology Lead for North West London is a Trained, Certified and experienced professional who is now carrying out Botox procedure's at the surgery .
Please ask reception for further information.

Do You Have:
Persistent muscle spasms in the eyelid and face;
• persistent muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders;
• persistent muscle spasms in the wrist and hand of patients who have suffered a stroke;
excessive sweating of the armpits that affects the activities of daily living, when other local treatments do not help;

Exmoor Surgery now offers minor surgery services. If you have any lumps, bumps, skin tags or other conditions then please enquire with reception or book an appointment with one of our doctors who will refer you to be seen by our in house minor surgeon.

This service requires a referral by your GP

If you require a blood test, please make an appointment with the Health Care Assitant as we run the phlebotomy clinic thrice a week.

All you need is a test request form.

This service requires a referral by your GP

Are you trying to give up smoking?? We can help!!

Your chance of success will be greatly improved by the necessary support and advice offered by our health care professionals.

Specially trained Practice nurse can provide information, encouragement, and tips on stopping smoking.

If you would like help to quit smoking, call the surgery and make an initial appointment with our nurse.

Travelling abroad you may need extra immunisations and injections!!

By being aware of the possible health risks and the ways to prevent problems, you can avoid a variety of illnesses/infections.

If you're planning a trip abroad please ask when you book your trip which vaccinations are needed and how far in advance. Our Nurse holds regular Travel Vaccination clinics so

please ask reception to book you an appointment.

Please note that we do not currently provide yellow fever vaccination in house.

Facilities

• Disabled WC (yes)
• Wheelchair access (yes)
• Step free access (yes)
• Car Parking (yes)
• Cycle parking (yes)
• Disabled parking (yes)