Our healthcare assistants are Joanne and Kiran. They are available by appointment for blood tests, quit smoking advice, ECGs and much more – our receptionist can advise you if you are not sure who to make your appointment with.
Marie is also our Care Co-Ordinator and looks after the patients who are most at risk of hospital admission.
Our Healthcare Assistant, Jo offers appointments on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Kiran Hussain (f)
Joanne Owen (f)
Our team of highly skilled nurses are Debbie and Alex – our Senior Nurses; Mary, Irene, Gill, Becky, and Millie. They all work part time so please ask the Receptionist if you wish to see a particular nurse.
The practice nurses have appointments throughout the day. We may need to ask you what your appointment is for as this sometimes determines the length of appointment. If you do not wish to tell the receptionist the reason for this that is perfectly acceptable.
Unfortunately, as the nursing appointments vary in length depending on the reason for the attendance, we are unable to offer standard appointment booking on-line at this time though we are trying to work out a way of doing this so that booking nurses appointments is as convenient as possible.
Appointments can be booked up to 3 months in advance.
All nursing services are by appointment only.
They offer appointments throughout the day and also look after patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Asthma etc
| Debbie Hepworth (f) |
| Mary King (f) |
| Gill Nevill (f) |
| Irene Fisk (f) |
| Becky Diamond (f) |
| Alex Bainbridge (f) |
| Millie Tew (f) |
- Male
Qualified 2010 (Leeds) – Full time
Born in Padova (Italy) I moved to the London in 1993 and gradually made my way up north, settling in Leeds in 2005. After completing foundation training, I worked in Emergency Medicine at Bradford Royal Infirmary and Sutherland hospital, Caringbah (Australia) for a total of 18 months before joining the Leeds GP training scheme. I joined Meanwood practice in September 2018 where I also enjoy minor surgery and joint injections as a special interest. In my spare time I enjoy good food, exercise and theatre.
- Female
Dr Izon qualified from the University of Leeds Medical School in 2013. She completed her foundation and GP training here in Leeds and has early training experience in general medicine and surgery, elderly care, emergency medicine, psychiatry and medical oncology. Dr Izon has worked in the practice since 2017 becoming a GP Partner in July 2020. She is GP lead for our local care home and also the lead tutor for the medical students training within the practice.
Her other interests include swimming, running, and walking her dog. She is an excellent cook and enjoys baking in her spare time.
MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP - Female
Qualified 2001 – Leeds – part time
BA (Hons) MA, MB BChir; DM; MRCOG; MRCGP; DFFP - Female
Clare Spencer qualified in 1995 from Cambridge University. She has training in obstetrics and gynaecology and holds Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as well as Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
She is a registered menopause specialist and runs the Leeds specialist menopause service. This service is accessed via a referral from your GP.
She also supervisors a new pharmacy-lead menopause service that can be booked into directly from the practice reception. She fits coils and implants also and has an interest in women’s health and contraception.
She is married and has 3 children and a dog.
MBChB nMRCGP - Male
Qualified 2010 (Leeds). – Full Time
Rob qualified from the University of Leeds in 2005 and went on to complete hospital-based foundation training before joining the Leeds GP training scheme. He qualified as a GP in 2010 and has worked at Meanwood Group Practice since then, becoming a partner in 2011. He is a GP trainer and is involved in the supervision and training of the GP registrars based at our practice. He is also practice lead for diabetes.
MBBS, MRCS, MSc, MRCGP, Dip Otolaryngology - Male
Qualified 1993 (India) – Full time
Sanjeed qualified in India and has worked in the West Indies, he then moved to the UK to complete his postgraduate surgical training in London, his master’s at the University of Lincoln, MRCGP in Leeds and a diploma in Otolaryngology. He has been a partner at the Meanwood Group practice since 2005.
He has a special interest in ENT and IT and is the clinical lead for the ENT and Audiology services based at Meanwood that provides ENT services to the Leeds community. When not at work he is in the outdoors, he loves hiking, gardening and photography.
MBBS, MRCOG, MRCGP, DFFP (Part Time) - Female
Ruth qualified from Newcastle University in 1991 and initially trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before becoming a GP. Ruth joined the practice in 2002 and set up the Community Gynaecology Service in 2004 as a result of her interest in Women’s Health and Family Planning. Ruth provides clinics in Gynaecology, Family Planning and runs a Baby Clinic.
Ruth is married with three children and is involved with her local Church and Junior Church. She enjoys Pilates, cycling and playing Bridge.
State Exam Med FRG DRCOG FP MRCGP - Female
After qualifying in Berlin in 1989 I moved to the UK to start my postgraduate training. I became a partner at Meanwood in 1998. I am interested in medical politics and I am also the safeguarding lead for the practice.
In my free time i enjoy cycling and cold water swimming