The Doctors
Dr Sharon E Gracey (female) MB BCh (QUB 1988) with distinction in obstetrics and gynaecology MRCGP DRCOG DCH DGM Dip Family Planning
Special interests - dermatology, minor surgery obstetrics and gynaecology.
Dr Cathy A McKeown (female) MB BCh (QUB 2003) with distinction in clinical finals, MRCGP DRCOG DCH Dip Family Planning, Certificate in Essential Palliative Care, Dip Practical Dermatology, Letters of Competence in sub dermal contraceptive implants and Diploma in Diabetes Management in Primary Care.
Special interests – family planning
Dr Holly Dunlop (female) MBChB (Glasgow 2006) MRCGP DRCOG
Special Interests - gynaecology
Dr Debbie Collins (female) MBChB BAO 2011
Dr Rhodri Jenkins (male) MBChB (Liverpool) MRCGP.
Special Interest - Men's Health
Salaried GP
Dr Rachel Erskine
The Staff
Andrea Lowry - Practice Manager
Andrea is responsible for the management and administration of the practice and all non-clinical aspects of your healthcare. If you have any queries, comments or suggestions about the services offered by the practice, she will be happy to discuss these with you.
Susan Edwards - Finance and IT Manager
Susan is responsible for all the financial and computer aspects of running the practice.
Reception/Administration Staff
The reception/administration staff assist in the efficient day-to-day running of the practice and support the services we provide. When you telephone the surgery the receptionists will ask you for a few details. They have been trained to make these enquiries so that we can help you in the most appropriate way. Strict confidentiality is maintained by all staff on any matter relating to the health of our patients. Reception staff are here to help you, but their job is very demanding and they are often very busy, so please be patient.
Practice Nurses
Our practice nurse Pauline Orr RGN aims to provide you with an efficient, quality service in a caring and helpful manner. The comprehensive service includes dealing with wounds and dressings, blood and urine tests, injections, suture removal, advice on minor ailments, travel and childhood immunisation and women's health as well as aspects of health promotion. Pauline’s special interest is diabetes. Should you wish to attend or need advice on any of the above services please contact reception.
Practice Pharmacist
The surgery now has two part practice based pharmacists.
Primary Care Team Attached Staff
Health Visitors
The health visitor is qualified in nursing and midwifery and has also been specially trained to give health advice on matters relating to family and child health. She assesses children's development and also undertakes health promotion within the practice.
District Nurses
The district nursing team provide skilled nursing care in the patient's own home and advise carers. They assess needs, give information and counselling and carry out appropriate nursing care. The District Nurse is not based in Ormeau Park Surgery.