About the Practice
About us
The practice was established in 1927 and has grown steadily over the years. We moved to our own purpose built premises in 1993.
In trying to meet the challenges facing General Practice in the 21st century we are determined not to lose sight of the high standards of traditional family medicine. We are committed to people as individuals and determined to provide the best care possible.
We currently have over 10,000 patients registered with the Practice for general medical services.
Our team comprises of:
- 10 doctors:
- 6 GP partners
- 1 salaried GP
- 1 GP Specialist Training Registrar
- 1 GP Retainer
- 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- 2 practice nurses
- 3 district nurses
- 2 health visitors
- 3 phlebotomists
- 11 administrative staff
All the doctors are involved in Postgraduate Medical Education. We are a Training Practice. Dr Walker and Dr Payne are our lead training GPs. A new registrar joins us from August until July each year. We also have 6th year medical students from Edinburgh University attached to the practice and are supervised by one of our GP's at all times
We are also the lead practice for providing medical care in Cluny Lodge Nursing Home.
We are also the lead practice for providing medical care in Cluny Lodge Nursing Home.
Our Team
Doctors
Dr Burgess MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Burgess is in the Practice all day on a Monday, Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning each week.
Dr Burgess is in the Practice all day on a Monday, Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning each week.
MBChB MRCGP
Dr Alasdair Lynch joined the Practice in 2018 as a salaried Doctor and became a GP Partner in October 2019. He is in the Practice every day except Wednesday and is currently the lead trainer for medical students based in the practice.
Dr Nick Payne MB ChB MRCGP MRCP
Dr Payne joined the Practice in April 2015. He is in the Practice every day except Monday. As well as providing specialist diabetic care he is also able to perform minor surgical procedures. In addition he is one of our two GP Trainers, providing education and training for new GP's
MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Mark Stevenson joined the Practice in 2011. He is in the Practice every day except Monday. He provides care for our patients in Cluny Lodge Nursing Home.
Dr Mark Stevenson joined the Practice in 2011. He is in the Practice every day except Monday. He provides care for our patients in Cluny Lodge Nursing Home.
MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Beth Townend joined the Practice in 2014 as a GP Partner. She has a special interest in family planning and is usually in the Practice on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
BSc MB ChB MRCGP
Dr David Walker joined the Practice in 2014 as a GP Partner. He is usually in the Practice every day except Tuesday. He is one of our two GP Trainers, providing education and training for new GP's
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
BSc Nursing (Honours) Edinburgh University
Masters Degree in Advanced Practice
Aoife Palmer has been with the Practice since 2006. She is usually in the Practice every day except Monday. She is a fully qualiified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in primary care. as well as having her Diabetes Diploma (Queen Margaret University) and Asthma Diploma (Warwick University).
Masters Degree in Advanced Practice
Aoife Palmer has been with the Practice since 2006. She is usually in the Practice every day except Monday. She is a fully qualiified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in primary care. as well as having her Diabetes Diploma (Queen Margaret University) and Asthma Diploma (Warwick University).
Practice Nurses
RGN St Thomas’ London
Sarah Gray joined the Practice in 2008. She is in the Practice on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sarah has worked as a Practice Nurse since 2004. She also has additional qualifications in Asthma & Diabetes management, Sexual Health and Travel.
Sarah Gray joined the Practice in 2008. She is in the Practice on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sarah has worked as a Practice Nurse since 2004. She also has additional qualifications in Asthma & Diabetes management, Sexual Health and Travel.
RGN Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Paula Maclean joined the Practice in April 2017. She is in the Practice each week Monday to Thursday. Paula previously worked as a District Nurse in West Edinburgh for many years.
Paula Maclean joined the Practice in April 2017. She is in the Practice each week Monday to Thursday. Paula previously worked as a District Nurse in West Edinburgh for many years.
Pharmacists:
We now have a team of clinical pharmacists who are based in the practice. They
work closely with the GP's to provide a range of advice and services with medication issues.
Sian Stapleton is in the Practice on a Wednesday and Friday each week.
Susanne Gooding is in the Practice on a Tuesday each week.
