Dr C Maden is now on maternity leave pending the imminent birth of her second child. We wish her a safe and happy delivery and look forward to her return to practice next year.
Doctors
Dr Jitendra Patel (m)
BM Southampton, MRCGP, DCH, FPA Cert, Reg 1980 |
Dr Mark Brownfield (m)
MB, BS Lon, MRCGP, DRCOG, FPA Cert, Reg 1987 |
Dr Deborah Kerr (f)
MB ChB Leicester, DCH, DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP, Reg 1996 |
Dr Bhavesh Kataria (m)
BSc (Hons), MB ChB Birmingham, MRCP Lon, MRCGP, Reg 1997 |
Dr Joanna Lang (f)
MB ChB Aberdeen, MRCGP, DRCOG, FPA Cert, DFFP, Reg 1980 |
Dr Caroline Knowlden (f)
MB BS 1996 Lon MRCGP MRCP DFFP Reg 1996 |
The Partners are supported by the following employed doctors :
Dr Cemile Maden (f) - 2007, MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG
Dr Malini Bhular (f) - 2004, MBBS, MRCP, MRCGP, DRCOG Dr Raveendran Ruben (m) – 2006, MBBS, MRCGP, MRCS Dr Sivanjali Yoharajan (f) – 2010, MBBS, MRCGP Dr Nikhil Patel (m) – 2003, MBBS, MRCS, MRCGP |
| Dr Prasad Natarajan (m) |
| Dr Malini Bhular (f) |
| Dr Sindu Yoharajan (f) |
| Dr Nikhil Patel (m) |
Nurses
Our practice nurses, who are all registered general nurses, are on duty during surgery hours to carry out treatments prescribed by the doctor and to deal with minor injuries and illnesses. They are also involved in the management of our patients with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic lung disease. Four of our nurses are qualified to perform cervical smears and provide contraceptive advice. When booking an appointment with the nurse, please advise the receptionist of the reason for your visit in order that the appropriate time can be allocated to a nurse or healthcare assistant. |
Healthcare Assistants
The HCAs are specially trained in various aspects of care to assist the practice nurses in areas such as phlebotomy (taking blood samples), blood pressure, ECGs and other tests and treatments. |
Practice Management
Jenny West (f)
Practice News: The partners & practice staff are very sad to announce that our Practice Manager, Sheila Burgess has decided to retire to Dorset to be closer to her family at the end of May. Sheila has done a fantastic job of managing our surgeries in Kings Langley & Bovingdon since 1989 - together with the team of Doctors, Nurses and administrative staff, Sheila has ensured that we provide an efficient, friendly and safe practice that has doubled in size during her 28 years service. Sheila has been a key figure in activities both inside the practice, as well as the wider healthcare community - as founder and Chair of the Dacorum Managers group she has worked closely with other Practice Managers, managed the Dacorum Doctors on Call service, been an active member of many Health Authority groups and committees over the years and more recently, a Board member of Dacorum Healthcare Providers Ltd. We all wish Sheila a much deserved happy and healthy retirement, and all the very best for her move to her new home in Dorset. Sheila will be succeeded by Jenny West who is a Practice Manager with 15 years experience whom we are pleased to welcome to our team.
Practice Business and Development Manager role: The practice manager is responsible for the management, administration, finance, general organisation and the development of the practice. She should be contacted with any non-medical queries, problems and suggestions you may have with regard to our service. We always welcome ideas for improvement. |
Administration
There is a full supporting staff of secretaries, receptionists and administrative and IT personnel, most working on a part-time, shift basis to allow the surgery to be open into the evening for your convenience. These are the people who will welcome you to the practice, make your appointments, answer your general enquiries, organise your repeat prescription and assist clerically in any referrals that may be necessary. The team ensures that each surgery session operates smoothly and efficiently. They assist the Manager in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the practice, including maintaining efficient filing systems, dealing with correspondence and organising clinics and medicals. |
Community Midwives
Together with the doctor, the community midwife provides care and advice during your pregnancy and the postnatal period. She sees patients by appointment in the surgery or may be contacted by telephoning Watford Hospital 01923 217361/6. |
Community Nurses
The district nurses who are based in Apsley are in close daily contact with the doctors. They visit, treat and advise patients who are housebound on general care and referral to other agencies. |
Health Visitors
Our two health visitors are qualified nurses with midwifery experience who have undergone further training to obtain the Health Visitors Certificate. As advisers on child care, they are notified of the birth of babies and will visit new parents at home to offer support and advice. They play a major part in operating Child Health Surveillance and Immunisation Clinics and will always be pleased to discuss any aspect of family life with the ability to refer to other agencies which may be of help. Contact them on their central number of : 01442 285837 |