Dr Juliet Staddon, female
MB BChir. DFFP DRCOG MRCGP Qualified 1997 Bristol University
JS is a full time lady GP partner at Kingsholm Surgery. She Joined the practice in 2013. Born in 1964, she is a married granny. Before going to Bristol University as a mature student, to study medicine, she was a qualified general nurse, midwife, and practice nurse. She lives in Gloucester.
Juliet enjoys all aspects of General Practice- including women’s health (and men’s too!), gynaecology. She performs all of the joint injections in house- and offers all forms of contraception. Also, minor surgery- in house. As well as her Human Family, she lives with a Labrador, a Lizard and 3 Chickens. It’s a privilege to care for Kingsholm patients.
Dr Upasana Bhandari, female
MB BS, MS; DFSRH; MRCGP (2012, Gloucestershire)
I qualified as a GP in 2012. I started working at Kingsholm Surgery in 2018.I was born in India and qualified as a doctor in 1999. I finished my surgical training there and moved to UK after marriage in 2006. I changed to family medicine after coming to England.
I live in Cheltenham with my family, but Gloucester has always been my work place as I trained here as GP. Surgical background enhances my clinical skills, however, I am equally interested in all aspects of family medicine. I offer all forms of contraception including implants and coils.
Dr Emeka Egere, male
GP Qualified 2009, University of Nigeria
I am a part-time salaried GP who graduated from the University of Nigeria College of Medicine in 2009 and recently qualified as a GP from North Worcestershire. Prior to my UK GP training, I had worked for many years in Nigeria, in General Surgery, General Medicine, and Obstetrics, and had a year’s job in UK in a private surgical setting.
I am a married man with 3 lovely kids and currently reside in Worcester with my family. I enjoy my work as a generalist and bring my previous diverse experiences to bear in patient care. I like my role in ensuring continuing of care in the community and have an interest in minor surgery and am the Practice lead for Minor Surgery. I am still evolving in my areas of special interest. In my spare time, I tend my garden, enjoy green spaces and evenings out.
Dr Shanta Nair female
Qualified GP, has many years experience. A valuable addition to the clinical team at Kingsholm Surgery.
Dr Raffaele Bertone, male
MD Qualified 1987 – Rome (Italy)
Raffaele Bertone is a GP who works as a long term locum with a number of Gloucester practices. He graduated in Rome in 1987. His association with Kingsholm Surgery spans over 2 decades.
He has two adult children. One is a language graduate and the other decided to follow his father’s footsteps into Medicine. He enjoys all aspects of general practice, with a special interest in headaches, cardiology and acupuncture. In his spare time he enjoys travelling, music, photography, history and good food.
Dr Ihsaan Hussain, male
I qualified as a GP in 2008 after working in Hospital Surgical Specialties.
I live in Worcester with my family and enjoy providing all aspects of General Practice though I have a special interest in ear, nose and throat conditions.
Outside of work I enjoy travel and being outdoors.
Dr Madhu Shankar, female
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