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
Dr Madhumitha Arun Shankar is our newest addition to our GP team.
She is a qualified GP and has completed postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has worked in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for 5-6 years and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG). Her special interest involves sexual and reproductive health and menopause. She is currently doing her advanced training in menopause and gynaecology ultrasound and is aspired to become a primary care women’s health expert.