THE DOCTORS
| Dr John G Piggot |
MB ChB (Edinburgh 1983) |
| Dr Estelle M Holligan |
MB ChB (Glasgow 1986) MRCGP |
| Dr Tierna M Browne |
MB BCh (Dublin 1987) MRCGP MICGP DCh DObs DGM |
| Dr Sarah J Calder |
MB ChB (Edinburgh 1997) MRCGP DRCOG DFFP |
| Dr Alison Dunn |
MB ChB (Manchester 1993) BSc |
| Dr Jane Killough |
MB ChB (Edinburgh 2001) MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH |
| Dr Euan McIntosh |
MB ChB MRCGP (Aberdeen 2005) |
| The GPs do not at present undertake the teaching of health care professionals or students intending to become health care professionals. |
PRACTICE STAFF
Specialist Nurses
The specialist nurses run clinics for patients with asthma, COPD, diabetes and heart disease. Patients will be invited by letter to attend for a check-up but can make an appointment at any time if they are having problems with their condition.
Practice Nurse
The practice nurse works from the treatment room and will carry out a wide range of services eg blood pressure checks, smear tests, removal of stitches, dressings, ear syringing, childhood and other immunisations, plus advice about dieting.
Appointments are available throughout the day.
Phlebotomist
A phlebotomist is available every morning, by appointment only, to take blood samples.
Administration/Reception
We have 12 administration/reception staff who deal with appointments, repeat prescriptions etc. All the staff play their part in the efficient and smooth running of the surgery.
ATTACHED STAFF
The following are all directly employed by NHS Fife Primary Care Department and are based in the surgery.
District Nurses
District nurses are registered general nurses with a specialist qualification in community nursing. They visit patients of all ages at home to provide a wide range of nursing care and advice.
They can be contacted on 624403.
Pharmacy Team
The team includes pharmacists and a pharmacy technician who help patients to use their medicines safely and effectively. You can speak to a member of the pharmacy team by telephone or in person.
The following staff are all attached to the surgery but not based here:
Health Visitors
Health visitors are registered nurses with a specialist qualification in health visiting.
They work mainly with the under-fives and visit families regularly to discuss issues concerning mothers with young children.
They can be contacted on 565132
Community Midwife
Podiatrist
Smoking Cessation Adviser
Community Chaplain Listener