DR STEVE ALLAN

MBChB (Glasgow 1992) MRCGP

I have been working at Bangholm Loan since 1998, first as a locum, and then as a partner from 2000 on. I enjoy the variety that General Practice brings, but I do have interests in respiratory medicine, ear,nose and throat problems, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, drugs misuse and male health matters. I am also often involved teaching 1st and 4th year medical students. I believe in the importance of good communication, and hope that I always explain things as best as I can throughout consultations.

DR CLAIRE EWLES

MBChB (Edinburgh 2003) MRCGP DFSRH

I spent a few years doing general medicine before moving to specialise in general Practice. I have special interests in diabetes and family planning and have completed diploma training in both. I am lead GP for diabetes at the Practice and also fit and remove contraceptive implants. I can also perform acupuncture and provide a limited service at Bangholm; most commonly I use this to treat headaches, neck and back pain in addition to elbow and knee pain.

DR MARIA CURTIN

I moved to Scotland in 2004 to complete my training as a GP, and joined Bangholm Medical Practice in 2015. I have always been passionate about General Practice and knew from an early age that this would be my ideal career. I have special interests in both Medicine for the Elderly and Women’s health. I have completed additional diplomas in these areas; DME and DRCOG, and I fit contraceptive coils in the practice.

DR ROSIE FALCONER

BMBS (Nottingham 2003) MRCP DRCOG MRCGP

After qualifying I worked in Bristol for a few years and enjoyed a general medical rotation before specialising in General Practice. I returned to Scotland to work as a GP in 2011 and joined Bangholm Medical Practice in 2016. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but am particularly interested in general medicine, women’s health and musculoskeletal conditions, including joint injections.

DR DARRAN HILL

BSC Hons Neuroscience (2004) Edinburgh University MBCHB Medicine and Surgery (2009) Warwick University MRCGP General Practice (2015) Royal College of GP

I have been working at the Bangholm Medical Practice since 2016.Prior to this, I worked in Edinburgh and Fife hospitals between 2009 -2015 during my training years. I carry out minor surgical procedures and steroid injections including specialist sites of the hand and wrist. I am the clinical lead for monitoring of specialised medication (DMARD’s), chronic pain, palliative and cancer care. I also take a keen interest in IT systems and auditing processes within the practice. I thoroughly enjoy my work and the variety of challenges that comes with it. Moreover, I value the patient relationships and continuity built over time and look forward to making new ones in the future.

DR NICOLA SHAW

MBChB University of Aberdeen 2012 MRCGP 2018 PgCert Clinical Education University of Edinburgh 2019

I completed my GP training in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders and joined Bangholm in 2019. I enjoy all aspects of general practice, especially paediatrics and medicine for the elderly. I am also involved in teaching first year medical students.

DR IONA MACCALLUM

MB BCh (Cardiff 2008) MRCGP (2014) DRCOG

I did my medical training in Wales and Glasgow. After all of that, I needed a bit of a break so had a year of travelling and worked for 6 months as a GP in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Alas, I missed home and family and returned, moving to Edinburgh in 2015. I have a particular interest in women's health, and insert and remove contraceptive coils and implants within the practice. Outside of work, I’ll be painting or gardening at any given opportunity.

DR LUKE MEAD

MBChB (Edinburgh 2015) MRCGP

I trained in and around Edinburgh and completed my GP training in 2020. I initially worked at Bangholm as a locum covering maternity leave, but have now accepted a permanent post. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but I have additional experience in both paediatrics and mental health.

PEJU ADEYEMO

I am a Biochemistry graduate from Queen Mary University London, 2003 and Mastered in Pharmacology at University of Oxford, 2006. I went on to work in the Life Science industry for some years and later settled to start a family. I have always been interested in science that contributes to improvement of life and I recently graduated as a Physician Associate from University of Aberdeen in 2021. I joined Bangholm immediately after my studies. Physician Associates are not doctors, however we are trained in the same medical model as doctors. We are generalists, who consider patient histories, examine and diagnose conditions, alongside helping patients form management plans. We work under the supervision of a GP. My main interests are in elderly medicine, mental health and cardiovascular conditions.

HANNAH ALI AKBAR

I qualified as a pharmacist in 2017 and started working in community pharmacies across Edinburgh and Fife. Then in 2020, I qualified as an independent prescriber with a focus on respiratory medicine and joined Bangholm Medical Centre at the beginning of 2021. I thoroughly enjoy primary care and have a hypertension and kidney health clinic here at Bangholm. I am also available to help manage medication and prescription queries as well as ensure you are on the correct medication. I also enjoy being involved with training pharmacist trainees.

LAURA TULLY

I graduated in 2007 from Robert Gordon University and have worked in Community Pharmacy in a variety of settings around Edinburgh since then. I joined the Primary Care Pharmacy Team in 2021 and joined Bangholm Medical Centre in 2022. I have really enjoyed the new opportunities, while still retaining patient contact. I answer medicine queries as well as help to process hospital letters to ensure that patients are receiving the correct medicines. I have a keen interest in women's health and am undertaking some HRT reviews as part of the Menopause Clinic in the practice..

LYNDSAY HARRISON

RGN 1993, BSC Nursing Studies Napier University 2017

I have worked as a Nurse Practitioner in general practice since 2004 and have worked at Bangholm Medical Centre since 2016. Since qualifying I have completed courses in Asthma, COPD, Family Planning and Clinical Decision making. I have also undertaken a prescribing course which allows me to issue prescriptions. My current clinical practice focuses on Asthma & COPD management, skin problems children over 5 and adults with minor illnesses. I also focus on family planning, and manage all reviews for oral contraceptives. Most recently I have developed a special interest in the care of women as they transition through perimenopause to post menopause. I have undertaken training with the British Menopause Society and have set up and run the menopause clinic in the surgery.

JENNY PATTON

BN 2009 Napier University, Certificate Clinical Decision Making 2013

My background is in ICU nursing, working in cardiothoracic intensive care for 10 years. I recently moved into Primary Care and joined Bangholm Medical Centre in November 2021. I am currently training as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Queen Margaret University in collaboration with NHS Lothian. My studies are due to be complete by mid-2023.

LORRAINE FLYNN

FIONA BLACK

RGN, Diploma in District Nursing , Diploma in CHD, Diploma COPD.

I have worked in several hospitals in Edinburgh covering Ear Nose and Throat, Oncology and Gastro Intestinal Surgical nursing. I have also worked at Marie Curie Hospice , Edinburgh. I joined Bangholm Medical Centre as a District Nurse initially then moved to General Practice Nurse in 1994. I can say with pleasure that I have now looked after 3 generations of some families here. My clinical practice includes a special interest in Wound care; Diabetes, Coronary Vascular disease, Travel medicine, adult vaccinations and cervical screening .

SHELLY DENZEY

DANNY MCSHANE

EILIDH WILKIE

Practice Manager

NIKKI DARLING

Assistant Practice Manager