Dr Geevarghese is the senior partner at our GP practice.

Qualitifications are MBBS DCH DRCOG

Qualified from the University of Kerala, India in 1989. has worked in Paediatrics in India and in the UK. Dr Gee has a Diploma in Child Health (DCH, Glasgow) and Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG London. She completed her vocational training in Margate and joined Northdown Surgery in 2003.

Dr Gee has special interests in paediatrics and gynaecology.

Dr Peshen is a GP and one of our partners.  He was instrumental in arranging for the Covid vaccinations being rolled out in Thanet, both at St Peter's Church hall and then when it moved to Saga.  He has recently won a national award as Clinical Lead of the year.

Dr Dharmasena has now joined us as a partner.  Full bio to follow

Dr Misra is an experienced GP and has recently joined us at the surgery

Dr Mohammed is an experienced GP and has recently joined us at the surgery

Dr Ricks is an experienced GP and has recently joined us at the surgery

Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP’s) are trained nurses who have undertaken extensive additional training to degree/masters level and are able to see patients who would otherwise need to see a doctor.

An ANP will be able to assess your problem or concern, then examine, diagnose and/or arrange any appropriate investigations or referrals for further care and issue prescriptions when needed. They also make home visits when needed for housebound patients.

Northdown Surgery is committed to teamwork and ANPs liaise, as appropriate, with doctors and other clinicians towards delivering the best care possible for patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Kate is one of our Mental Health Nurses and is at the surgery every Friday should you wish to book an appointment with her.

Clare is one of our Mental Health Nurses and is at the surgery every Monday should you wish to book an appointment with her.

Sarah is a Specialist Diabetic Nurse, she runs monthly clinics at the surgery for patients who need specialist diabetic advice and support.

Our Practice Nurses deal with a range of nursing services including:

• Assisting in the management of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes and coronary heart disease
• Vaccinations and Immunisations
• Dressing of wounds
• Blood pressure checks
• Electro Cardio Graphs (ECGs)
• Blood tests
• Cervical Cytology (Smear tests)
• Dietary advice and weight management
• Smoking cessation
• Travel advice & vaccinations (there may be a fee for this service)

Christine specialises in Diabetic care

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Viv joined us as from SECAMB working with the ambulance emergency service.

Her qualifications are:

Paramedic Science Foundation Degree

Professional Practice in Health and Social Care Degree (Hons)

Independant Prescriber

Paramedic Practitioner

I started my NHS service in 1996 at Margate hospital as a health care assistant in the operating department. I moved on to join the ambulance service in 2000 as an ambulance technician and a few years later completing the IHCD paramedic course. I then later attended St Georges Medical school in London over a 2 year period to complete my professional practice in health and social care diploma.

Paramedic Practitioner

Nitin is a Physiotherapist running clinics in the surgery each Friday.  It is not necessary for you to have a GP referral to book an appointment with Nitin.

Our Healthcare Assistants undertake a comprehensive training programme and work alongside the Doctors and Practice Nurses. They are able to undertake minor dressings, blood pressure checks, weight checks, ECGs and phlebotomy (blood tests).

Practice Manager

Deputy Practice Manager

Reception Manager - currently on Maternity Leave, deputy is Mrs Heather Davey

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the Clinicians and Nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with patient records and registrations.

Practice PA

Nadia has joined the Practice Care Network Pharmacy team and is responsible for patients at Northdown Surgery.

Our midwives run ante-natal clinics from SureStart and Sainsbury’s. They also operate out of the maternity unit at QEQM Hospital where antenatal classes are held. They are able to visit you in your own home before and after the birth of your baby. If you become pregnant and/or you wish to contact the Midwives you can do so via reception or by calling 280555.

Our district nurses are part of the Primary health Care Team. They are highly qualified nurses who have undergone further extensive training to enable them to specialise in providing high quality care to patients in the Community. Home visits are made at the discretion of the District Nurse and are usually only made to patients who are unable to get out of the house, or have been assessed by the District Nurse as having a physical and/or medical problem which prevents them from attending the surgery.

They assess the needs of patient in the home environment. They implement a high standard of nursing care according to identified needs and refer to other specialist nurse and agencies as appropriate. Out of hours (18:30 – 08:00 hours and weekends) please contact South East Health Ltd 03000 242424.

The Health Visitors and their team are part of the Primary Health Care Team. They are registered nurses with additional training in community-based health care, giving advice and support to children up until school age. Parenting courses/information, postnatal advice. groups, assessments of children’s development and links to other agencies are available through the health visiting team Contact 03000 134740.