Dr Nikunj Patel - Wootton Vale Healthy Living Centre
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Address: Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JJ
Location: Bedford
Area: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Country: England
Dr Nikunj Patel
Staff
Doctors
Dr Lindsay Elise Mackenzie
General Practitioner
Special interests
Lindsay is very interested in supporting alternative approaches to medication and treatment including complementary therapies. Her special interests are in all aspects of women’s health, minor surgery, and aesthetics.
GMC General Medical Council number
3506262
Dr Nikunj Patel
General Practitioner
Special interests
Dermatology
GMC General Medical Council number
6143169
Qualifications
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2006
Practice nursing team
Mrs Anne-Marie Duranthon
Specialist Nurse Practitioner
Josie
Healthcare Assistant
Sarah
Nurse Prescriber
Mrs Cara Garney
Practice Nurse
Mrs Christine Jarratt
Practice Nurse
Community healthcare
Mrs Anne Meyern
Ms Megan Collins
Reception & administration staff
Dominic
Administrator
Mrs Debbie Cleary
Administrator
Janet
Administrator
Kerry
Administrator
Alina
Administrator
Chloe
Administrator
Caitlin
Administrator
Susan
Administrator
Rina
Administrator
Gaby
Administrator
Nicola
Administrator
Mr Richard Short
Practice Manager
Services
Child Immunisations - Postnatal and childhood immunisationLearning disability health check
Minor surgery (e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) - provided in-house
Minor surgery sessions are offered every Wednesday morning. We also have the facility to photograph skin lesions to determine necessity of removal.
Counterweight is a weight management programme supported by the NHS and based on a 5-10% weight loss. The healthcare coordinators (HCC) offer one to one support over 12 week period for patients who begin counterweight.
The HCC's also offer advice on diet, exercise, smoking and lifestyle. Please book at the help desk or phone the practice for an appointment.
Phlebotomy (blood tests) including fasting tests available Monday - Thursday mornings
Keith Pearce MSc BSc- BACP accredited counsellor. Appointments are by GP referral only and can be both through NHS or private referral
This service requires a referral by your GP
Smoking cessation clinicSmoking cessation support is available Mon-Fri including Tues and Thursday late nights with a Healthcare Coordinator. Please book at the helpdesk or call us at the surgery
Travel vaccine sessions are available and we require at least 2 weeks notice before pending injections. These will need to be given 6-8 weeks before travel to be effective. You will need to research what you require on the internet and complete a form available from your HCC or the help desk when booking your appointment.