The Doctors are:
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| Dr David Charles MA BM BCh MRCGP DRCOG (Reg 1979 Oxford) |
After studying medicine at Oxford and qualifying as a Doctor in 1979, I trained to be a GP in Bath. I moved to Malmesbury as a full time GP in 1984 and have enjoyed working here ever since. I have a particular interest in skin diseases, diabetes, sports medicine and orthopaedics, although still believe that a GP needs to be an "all rounder". I played a role in steering the practice into its new purpose build premises, developed on the site of Malmesbury's old Community Hospital, in 2008. Married with 2 children, I have finally hung up my football boots but remain keen on outdoor physical exercise and adventure. An enthusiastic amateur musician, I have the dubious pleasure of still playing my guitars and saxes in local bands! |
| Dr Nigel Pickering MA BM BCh MRCGP DRCOG (Reg 1982 Oxford) |
I trained in Oxford, graduating in 1982, and completed my vocational GP training in Bath. I became a full-time partner in Malmesbury in 1987. I have a particular interest in the care of the elderly, rehabilitation, dermatology and prescribing issues. I have three children and enjoy walking, gardening and photography. |
| Dr John Pettit BM MRCGP (Reg 1988 Southampton) |
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| Dr Jackie Neale MB ChB MRCGP DA DRCOG (Reg 1983 Birmingham) |
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After graduating I spent about ten years in hospital posts in Birmingham and Shropshire, covering various general medical specialities, anaesthetics, accident and emergency, obstetrics & gynaecology, and psychiatry. After a year as a registrar in general practice in this area, I worked as a locum GP locally before joining Gable House in 1995. I am involved here in most aspects of clinical care, with particular interests in diabetes, mental health, paediatrics and women's medicine. I continue to take part in the out of hours care arrangements provided at Chippenham. |
| Dr John Harrison MB BS MRCP MRCGP (Reg 1987 London) |
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| Dr Anna Le MBBS FRACGP DRACOG DFFP (Reg 1989 Sydney Australia) |
 Trained and Qualified in Australia (Sydney) 1989 I worked in hospital medicine before moving to the UK in 1998. My introduction to General Practice was as a Registrar here at Gable House Surgery where I benefitted from having being trained by my enthusiastic trainer and great friend the late Dr Christopher Townsend. In 1991 I became a part time clinical partner and my areas of interest are child health surveillance, women's health, sexual health medicine, family planning (including coil fitting) and dermatology. I currently do 6 sessions a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). |
| Dr Victoria Couchman |
 I am originally from Yorkshire and trained at the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff. I qualified in 1998 and went on to train as a GP in Newport. I arrived at Gable House in 2002 and since then I have got married (nee Graham) and had my 1st child in 2007. My professional interests include epilepsy, paediatrics and women’s health. At home I enjoy reading, DIY and rugby (watching -as I no longer play). |
| Dr Tom Estcourt |
I trained at Bristol Medical School, qualified as a Doctor in 1994 and worked in the BRI and Southmead Hospitals following that. I moved to London and completed my General Practice Training at University College Hospital followed by 5 years as a GP partner in Paddington. I finally made the move to Malmesbury in 2006. My main specialist interest within the practice is the training and education of hospital doctors to be General Practitioners but I am also interested in Child Health. My wife is GP in Corsham and I have two young sons. |
| Dr Laura Haynes MbChB MRCGP DCH DFFP PCGPCE ( Reg Leeds 2000) |
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I was born in Australia of English parents and bought up in Devon. I graduated in Southampton and then completed my vocational GP training in Bristol and Poole. I became a ¾ time partner here in 1996, with particular interest in preventative cardiology and mental health. 
Qualified St Thomas' Hospital (University of London) 1987. I worked as a medical registrar in York and St James' Hospital Leeds before completing my vocational training in Cornwall. Joined Gable House Surgery in October 1998. Amongst other things I supervise the respiratory clinic at Gable House Surgery. I also have an interest in medicine for the elderly and cardiology. 
| Dr Chis Philips |
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