Meet The Team

Doctors, Clinicians, Specialist Consultants, Audiologists

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Dr Sundeep Soin

Medical Director

Dr Soin is the Medical Director at the Private GP Clinic. He has extensive knowledge in General Practice and specialises in aesthetic medicine. Sundeep is highly regarded in Surrey, having completed his GP training in North West Surrey in 2005.

Dr Soin has a keen interest in aesthetics and dermatology. He is an accredited Botulinum toxin and Filler provider and is a member of the British Medical association and long standing member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He is also an accredited trainer for foundation year doctors.

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Dr Charlotte Burton

MB BS MRCGP

General doctor and Menopause.  Dr Charlotte Burton trained at Kings College London and worked in hospital medicine with a focus on dermatology, endocrinology, A and E and gynaecology.

Charlotte works as a private and NHS GP and has experience of teaching doctors.  She is currently undergoing further training for her DFSRH- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.

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Dr Emma Smith

MB BCh 2005 University of the Witwatersrand MRCPCH, MRCGP

Dr Emma Smith is a General Doctor who studied at the University of the Witswatersrand in South Africa and completed her specialist GP training at Frimley Health Trust in 2018. She has a special interest in paediatrics and completed her membership exams in 2015. She also has experience working as a specialty doctor in paediatric A&E.

Dr Smith is also highly experienced in Aesthetics  with an interest in Dermatology, specialising in anti-wrinkle injections, hyperhidrosis, dermal fillers, skin boosters and other injectable treatments.

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Dr Cassie Snadden

MBBS

Dr Cassie Snadden trained at St George’s University of London qualifying in 2012, as well as completing her specialist GP training locally at Frimley Park Hospital in 2017. She is a locum GP in the NHS and for a school locally for disabled young people. She enjoys having a patient centred approach and has a particular interest in care of the elderly.

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Dr Claire Carroll

MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCGP

Dr Carroll qualified from The Royal Free and University College Medical School in 2006, having also completed a BSc in International Health.   She completed her training in Yorkshire and London, gaining membership to the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011.  She is an experienced private GP who enjoys all aspects of family medicine and aims to provide holistic and personalised care to her patients.  She has an interest in nutrition and lifestyle and has completed a Diploma in Applied Nutrition from the Sano School of Culinary Medicine.
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Dr James Edson

MBBS MRCGP DCH, Clinic Lead for Sunningdale & Wokingham

Dr James Esdon has been a doctor for over ten years, graduating from Newcastle University. He worked in a variety of specialties including Cardiology, Emergency Medicine and Ears, Nose and Throat medicine. Dr Esdon went on to work in A&E as a Registrar at the Royal Surrey Hospital before completing a further year in Accident and Emergency medicine in Sydney, Australia.

Dr Esdon completed specialist GP training in London with further training in Paediatrics and Neuro Rehabilitation. He has also completed a rotation in Medical Education and Training. His areas of interest are Mental Health, ENT and Children’s Health, completing a further Diploma in Child Health in 2017.

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Dr Joe McGilligan

MB ChB MRCGP

Dr Joe McGilligan qualified in Birmingham in 1990 and has wide medical experience including time as a flying doctor in Australia.  He has a wealth of experience behind him in the NHS as a former GP partner at Greystone House Medical Practice in Redhill, Trainer of GPs and medical students and an LMC member for Surrey.

He is motivated by a strong desire to improve the care of local residents and to realise his long held vision for high quality patient services which deliver the right health care, at the right time, by the right healthcare professional and in the right environment.

As well as being highly experienced in all aspects of GP work, Dr McGilligan has a special interest in Minor Ops and Vasectomies. He has performed over 4000 vasectomies and even more minor operations and joint injections.

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Dr Navjot Dhami

MBChB MRCGP DRCOG

Dr Navjot Dhami is an experienced General Practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Primary Care, and Paediatrics.

She obtained her primary medical degree at the University of Glasgow in 2007. She moved to London where she completed her general practice training, leading to membership of the Royal College of General Practice in 2012. She is a Headache & Migraine specialist.

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Dr Amer Sheikh

Dr Amer Sheikh is a UK-trained General Practitioner and graduate of the University of Aberdeen. He completed his GP training in North Nottinghamshire and has over 30 years experience in primary care.

Dr Sheikh has a special interest in pain management, including joint injections, acupuncture, and headache management. He has contributed to the development of musculoskeletal services, including the Surrey Integrated Musculoskeletal Service. He also has a strong interest in lifestyle medicine and preventative care. Dr Sheikh is a past lecturer and former President of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. He is known for his patient-centred approach, clear communication, and personalised care.

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Dr Kalum De Silva

MD MRCS DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Kalum De Silva is an experienced GP who has been practising medicine since 2002. He began his medical career in orthopaedic surgery, working in renowned institutions including St George’s Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

Dr De Silva has established a reputation for delivering meticulous, patient-centred care. He specialises in Minor Surgery, Dermatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine, offering patients access to a comprehensive range of in-clinic treatments and procedures. He expertly performs minor surgical procedures such as mole, cyst, and skin tag removals, as well as joint and soft tissue injections for pain relief and enhanced mobility. Dr De Silva also provides holistic primary care including travel health advice for patients of all ages.

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Dr Suchira McCarthy

MBChB, MRCS, DFSRH, MRCGP

Dr McCarthy is an experienced Private GP with a strong surgical background and dedicated expertise in minor procedures, joint injections, family medicine and aesthetic treatments. She completed her medical degree at the University of Liverpool before undertaking higher surgical training in the London Deanery, achieving Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2008. She later qualified as a GP through the Frimley VTS, gaining MRCGP in 2018.

Combining surgical precision with a warm, patient-centred approach, Dr McCarthy provides high-quality care across minor surgery—including mole and skin lesion excisions, biopsies and joint injections—and family medicine.

She is also trained in Aesthetic Medicine and offers natural, medically-led non-surgical treatments including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. Calm, attentive and detail-focused, Dr McCarthy delivers a premium, personalised healthcare experience to every patient.
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Dr Hannah Crowther

Dr Crowther is a dedicated general practitioner with a specialist interest in women’s health. She works across both NHS and private healthcare settings, offering extensive experience in menopause management and contraception counselling, including coil and implant fitting.

Dr Crowther is also trained in providing anti-wrinkle treatments, delivering care with a professional and patient-focused approach.

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Jane Joyce

RGN, BSc (Hons) Nursing, Independent Prescriber, RCN Credentialed Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Jane is an accomplished Advanced Nurse Practitioner with over 36 years of nursing experience, bringing expertise and compassionate care to every patient she sees. She trained at St Bartholomew’s School of Nursing, London in 1989 and has since gained extensive clinical experience across leading healthcare institutions.

In the last 27 years she has works as a Nurse Practitioner in St Thomas’ A&E department, St Bartholomew’s and Guy’s Minor Injury Units, Weybridge and Ashford Walk-in Centres. She has 9 year’s experience working as an ANP in local GP surgeries.

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Dr Carolyn Brennand

MBChB (hons), MRCGP, DCSRH, DCH, DRCOG

Dr Brennand is an experienced doctor graduating twenty years ago from Edinburgh University. She has a special interest in women’s health and menopause care. She has previously worked as a speciality doctor in contraceptive and sexual health services. She is a skilled coil fitter and is a trainer for the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. She has also completed additional training in menopause care through the College.

She works as an NHS GP and is known for her caring and thorough approach.

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Dr Sarah Thomas

Bio coming soon

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Dr Victoria Leopold

Bio coming soon

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Dr Bilyana Brignell

BMBS Brighton and Sussex Medical School | MRCGP Oxford deanery | BPT Physiotherapy Medical University Pleven

Bio coming soon

Specialist Consultants

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Mr Ankur Gupta

MA (Oxford), BM BCh (Oxford), FRCOphth, PgCert, FHEA, MAcadMEd

Mr Ankur Gupta is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Surrey.  He has been trained at leading international centres of excellence including The University of Oxford and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.   Mr Gupta is known for being a kind, caring and compassionate clinician with over 10 years of experience.

Mr Gupta consults from our Farnham & West Byfleet clinic, with procedures taking place in West Byfleet only.

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Mrs Gurjit Rai-Tidbury Consultant Sonographer

MSc DMU, DCR[R] Registered with the HCPC, BMUS, SOR and IPEM.

Gurjit graduated as a Radiographer from the Kent & Canterbury school of Radiography in 1985,  followed by a post graduate Diploma in Medical ultrasound from the Central Middlesex Hospital in 1990 and an MSc in Imaging in Medicine in 2003 from the Open University. She has over 34 years experience in the NHS and private sector.

Gurjit undertakes clinical and academic assessments for trainee sonographers at Kings College university as an Affiliate Assessor as well as a Technical Assessor in ultrasound for QSI / UKAS from 2010 onwards. She has gained extensive experience in clinical trials for Sonovue, as well as antiretroviral drug treatments for HIV in the late nineties for the contract research organization Covance. This involved on site assessment of multiple Diagnostic Imaging sites throughout mainland Europe and USA as well as remotely assessing clinical imaging data from Australia and South America. She has also worked with Biogen as an independent auditor of “reading facilities” that analyse clinical trial imaging data.

Gurjit’s areas of interest and practical ultrasound experiences are in general medical, Obstetrics, 3D and 4D ultrasound, early pregnancy, gynaecology, small parts, breast, paediatric, neonatal hips for DDH, vascular – Carotids, DVT and arterial, ocular, HyCoSy’s, CEUS, FNA’s, lumps & bumps, hernia, musculoskeletal [MSK] and MSK injections.

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Dr Sadia Ammad

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Ammad is a dermatology consultant with 20 years of experience. After graduating from Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Pakistan, she gained her experience working in different countries, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. She provides general dermatology and a variety of aesthetic consultations.

Sadia is a Member of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), The International Academy of Cosmetic dermatologists (IACD) and The International Dermoscopy Society (IDS).

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Mr Mike Ng

FRCS (Urol) Glasgow , PhD (Uni of Queensland)

Mr Keng Lim (Mike) Ng is a urologist working in Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. He completed his initial general surgery and urology training in University Malaya in Malaysia and then achieved urology specialty from FRCS(Urology)Glasgow. He followed his passion and went to Australia to complete his PhD in Urology from University of Queensland.
His clinical experience in general urology was strengthened while working in Malaysia and Australia. Following that he was awarded a urology fellowship job as a BPH Fellow in the UK. Throughout the past few years, Mr Ng has developed special interest in prostate/BPH surgical treatment- one stop male LUTS clinics and novel techniques of minimally invasive prostate surgeries. His other interests also include andrology and men’s health.
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Dr Mohammed Ditta

GMC No. 7084372, ISHRS

Dr. Mohammed Ditta is a UK-trained hair transplant surgeon, widely recognised for his expertise across London and Manchester. Over the past decade, he has performed more than 1,000 procedures, successfully treating a diverse range of hair types, including Afro-Caribbean hair. He is also one of the few specialists with advanced skill in delivering highly natural beard and eyebrow transplants.

He graduated from King’s College London in 2010 and has since built extensive experience across multiple medical and surgical disciplines. His training includes minor surgical procedures through a programme accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, reflecting his commitment to high clinical standards.

In 2015, Dr. Ditta achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and qualified as a General Practitioner. He went on to become a GP Partner at a leading practice in Greater Manchester, as well as an accredited GP Trainer, supporting and mentoring junior doctors.

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Kevin Gangar

MA MB BChir FRCS FRCOG LLB

Mr Gangar trained at the University of Cambridge Medical School, where his interest in reproductive physiology was inspired by Nobel Prize winner Professor Robert Edwards. He completed postgraduate training at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and later at Hammersmith Hospital, working with fertility expert Lord Robert Winston.

He undertook specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at King’s College Hospital, where he also worked as a Research Fellow in the Menopause Clinic. Kevin has published widely on HRT, menopause and pelvic pain in leading journals including The Lancet and BMJ.

He specialises in menopause care, hormonal disorders, menstrual problems, PCOS, PMS/PMDD, pelvic pain and endometriosis, and is a member of the British Menopause Society.

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Mr Tahir Ali

MB ChB, MS, FRCS

Mr. Tahir Ali has been a Consultant Vascular Surgeon since July 2010, working at both Ashford & St Peters NHS Foundation Trust and Epsom General Hospital.

Mr Ali is highly respected by his fellow doctors for his outstanding skills in treating varicose veins. His research includes areas such as carotid arteries, complex aneurysm surgery, venous, and endovascular surgery. Mr Ali holds advanced medical qualifications and specialises in vascular surgery.

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Dr Ajai Kumar

MBBS, MRCPsych

Dr Kumar has been practising psychiatry since 2002 and has been a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2007. He brings over a decade of experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within an NHS Crisis Resolution Team in London.

Dr Kumar specialises in adult mental health and has a particular interest in supporting individuals during periods of acute crisis. He adopts a holistic, person-centred approach, focusing on understanding each patient as a whole to provide compassionate and effective care.

His areas of interest are ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress and OCD.

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Mr Christopher Jukes

BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Mr Jukes is a Consultant Upper Limb Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at University Hospitals Sussex in Brighton. He completed his orthopaedic training in the Surrey region, and has undertaken further specialist fellowships including at the renowned Liverpool Upper Limb Unit. He has previously held a consultant post at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington.

He offers assessment and treatment for a wide range of upper limb conditions covering the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, and can offer minor procedures such as joint injections, carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery. 

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Pia Lobalsmo

Physiotherapist

Pia is a senior physiotherapist originally from Italy, with a Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science and a Master’s in Physiotherapy.
She’s also a certified Yoga Teacher, specialising in the integration of physiotherapy and yoga for a truly holistic approach to rehab and wellness.

Pia combines evidence-based physiotherapy, yoga, and functional training to help clients restore mobility, build strength, and improve overall functionality. Her approach supports both physical and mental well-being, encouraging long-term recovery and a healthier connection with your body.

Living an active lifestyle herself, Pia brings real-life understanding and empathy to her work, empowering clients to move better and feel better through personalised, compassionate care.

Audiologists

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Peter Athawes

Audiologist

Peter graduated from the University of Southampton in 2009 with a first-class honours degree in Audiology. He then worked for several years in the NHS as a senior Audiologist specialising in the assessment and management of patients with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis and later becoming a Team Lead in Adult Audiology.

“Working for Private GP Clinic enables me to see a patient through their entire hearing care pathway, from assessment to the provision of a bespoke hearing aid solution followed by continued after care. I enjoy being able to offer my patients the latest hearing aid and noise protection technology on the market as well as a choice of a wide variety of styles to suit the individual’s needs.”

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Jo Athawes

Audiologist

Bio coming soon

Executive Team

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Rachel Turner

Head of Operations

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Sophie Pearson

Compliance & Clinical Information Manager

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Angie Pearson

HR & Administration Manager

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Jo Russell

Finance & Business Director

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Hannah Watkiss

Head of Marketing

Private GP Clinic Locations

Weekday, Weekends, Evening Appointments & Home Visits

Sunningdale, Ascot

(Opposite Fego’s)
3 Chobham Road
Sunningdale, Ascot
Berkshire, SL5 0DP

West Byfleet Health Centre

Ground Floor
Madeira Road
West Byfleet
Surrey KT14 6DH

Reigate

(Opposite Side to Council Offices)
Stanton House
1 Castlefield Road
Reigate
Surrey RH2 0SA

Farnham

72 Castle Street (Opposite Bill’s)
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7LP

Wokingham

37 Peach Street
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 1XJ