Dr Preetha Biyani - Blackburn Road Medical Centre

Dr Preetha Biyani
Dr Biyani joined the Practice in October 2017.
Dr Biyani is an Associate GP at Blackburn Road Medical Centre                    
Dr Adil Ladak

Staff

Doctors

Dr David E Fowers

General Practitioner

Special interests

Dr David E Fowers (Male) MBChB Leeds 1983 Dr Fowers joined the Practice in 1983. David has clinical interests in diabetes and occupational health. Dr Fowers is the Senior Partner at Blackburn Road Medical Centre.

GMC General Medical Council number

2826941

Qualifications

MBChB Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1983

Dr Paul Carrotte

General Practitioner

Special interests

Dr Paul G Carrotte (Male) MBChB Leeds (2000) MRCGP PGCert PCEd. Dr Carrotte joined the Practice in August 2004. He has an interest in Medical Education, is a fully certified GP Trainer and has been training junior doctors since 2006. Dr Carrotte is a Partner at Blackburn Road Medical Centre.

GMC General Medical Council number

4715887

Qualifications

MBChB Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2000

Dr David Lloyd

General Practitioner

Joined the Practice in August 2012.

GMC General Medical Council number

7015242

Qualifications

MBBCh Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2008

Dr T-Ban

General Practitioner

Dr T-Ban joined the Practice in August 2016.

GMC General Medical Council number

6077858

Qualifications

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 2003

Dr Preetha Biyani

General Practitioner

Dr Biyani joined the Practice in October 2017.

Prior to that she was at Mill View Surgery, Leeds      

Dr Biyani is an Associate GP at Blackburn Road Medical Centre                    

Special interests

She has an interest in women and child health.

GMC General Medical Council number

7155775

Qualifications

BM Bachelor of Medicine 2011

MRCGP Member Royal College of General Practitioners 2016

Dr Adil Ladak

General Practitioner

GMC General Medical Council number

7406668

Qualifications

MRCGP Member Royal College of General Practitioners

Dr Cat Murphy

General Practitioner

GMC General Medical Council number

7271112

Qualifications

MRCGP Member Royal College of General Practitioners

Practice nursing team

Sr Sarah Bentley

Practice Nurse

Sister Sarah Bentley (Female)

RGN, BTEC ND Early Years / Childhood Studies.

She runs the baby and other children's clinics along with the Health Care Assistants.

Joined the Practice in 2010

Ms Gail Harper

Healthcare Assistant

Mrs Gail Harper (Female)

Gail is trained in Phlebotomy (blood taking). She assists Dr Singh with the minor operations clinic. She performs NHS Health Checks, Electrocardiograms (ECG) and blood pressure monitoring. She is responsible for maintaining clinical stocks and vaccines as well as being qualified to give smoking cessation advice.

Ms Sandra Kemp

Healthcare Assistant

Mrs Sandra Kemp (Female)

Sandra is trained in Phlebotomy (blood taking). She assists Dr Singh with the minor operations clinic. She performs NHS Health Checks, Electrocardiograms (ECG) and blood pressure monitoring. She is also qualified to give smoking cessation advice.

Mrs Rachael Hirst

Healthcare Assistant

Rachael is trained in Phlebotomy (blood taking). She performs: Electrocardiograms (ECG), New Patient Checks, Alcohol Screening, Smoking Cessation, Mental Health Reviews, Ear Care and blood pressure monitoring.

Joined the Practice in 2015

Kelly Collins

Practice Nurse

Sr Adele Cross

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Diabetes Management in Primary Care (Dec 2016)

Non medical Independent & Supplementary Prescribing (University of Bradford 2016)

Support for Learning in Practice (2013/14)

Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing (2008)

Joined the Practice since June 2014

Services

Asthma
The practice nurses hold asthma reviews at different times during the week.  Please book with reception.

The aims of an asthma review are to teach people about asthma and to ensure they get the best control of their symptoms by finding the best treatment for them. 
 
If you are asthmatic, you should have an asthma review every year.

Baby Clinic (no appointment necessary)

Birstall            
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Birkenshaw         
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Child Health Checks
Six week checks can be arranged by appointment in each of the Wednesday and Thursday morning baby clinics subject to the availability of the Doctor on duty.  Please call reception for further information.
 
Baby Clinics are held:

Birstall            
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Birkenshaw         
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Minor Surgery
We offer a range of minor surgical procedures to treat minor lumps and bumps.  Please see your doctor who will be able to asses your suitability for these treatments.

This service requires a referral by your GP

Stop Smoking Clinic
Giving up smoking is the most important thing smokers can do to stay healthy.  Our nurses run clinics for patients who want to stop smoking.  These sessions aim to provide advice and support.  Please ask a receptionist for further information.

Holiday Vaccinations
These are organised by the practice nurse. Most vaccines are now available from the practice, but you may need a prescription. Please allow plenty of time to have your vaccinations before travelling, ideally two months.

We are NOT currently a yellow fever vaccine centre.

Facilities

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