Partners

Senior Partner

Qualified 1981 MB ChB DRCOG DCH

Dr Jackie Impey has a special interest in ENT and Dermatology and undertakes minor surgery. She is also trained to fit contraceptive coils.

Qualified 1984 MB BS DRCOG MRCGP DCH (Otago)

Dr David Hemsi has a special interest in Diabetes and ENT

Qualified 1996 MB BS MRCGP

Dr Julian Smith has a special interest in ENT, Urology and undertakes minor surgery.

Qualified1994 BSc MBBS DRCOG DFFP MRCGP

Dr Bethan Rees has a special interest in Gynaecology and is trained to fit coils and implants. She is also the Beds and Herts LMC Chair

Qualified1997 BSc BM BCh MRCGP

Dr Charlotte Allam has a special interest in Diabetes and is now a qualified GP Trainer

Qualified 2000 MBChB DRCOG MRCGP

Dr Rebecca May has a special interest in Gynaecology, Gastro and General Medicine. She is now a qualified GP Trainer

BMedSc MBChB DFSRH 

MB BS BMedSc

Salaried GP

BSc, MBBS, nMRCGP, DFSRH, DRCOG, DCH, PGDD

Dr Vidya Kanthi is a qualified GP trainer and specialises in Diabetes

Danielle has recently joined The Elms and photo and details to follow soon

RGN, DIPLOMA (asthma) Family Planning Certificate, Minor Illness Certificate

A (HONS), RGN, Asthma Diploma

RGN, Warwick Certificate in Diabetes Care, Family Planning Certificate

RGN, BA Hons, Warwick certificate in Diabetes Care

RGN; Bachelor of Nursing (Hons); PGCE; A & E diploma; Minor Illness diploma

The nurses run a general appointments system, together with the chronic disease clinics we provide.

The nurses also provide wound care, well-person checks, new patient checks, follow up contraceptive service, smoking cessation advice, blood pressure monitoring and travel advice.

Additionally, they undertake smear tests, vaccinations, and ear syringing.

Several of the nurse team have further diplomas in minor illness and run clinics every day, One of the nurse team hails from a secondary care background and was an A&E triage nurse.

Physician Associates

Emma Day

BSc hons Paramedic Science, MSc Physician Associate

Dhara Patel

MSc Physician Associate

A new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team.

Emma is trained to perform a number of day-to-day tasks including:
- taking medical histories
- performing examinations 
- diagnosing illnesses 
- analysing test results 
- developing management plans

- performing asthma/COPD checks

- reviewing medication

- performing CHD annual reviews

Teresa runs an appointment service for blood pressure, pulse and urine checks, as well as ECGs, 24 hour blood pressure, healthy living screening and breathing tests that include peak flow and spirometry. She also assists the doctors with procedures.

 Practice Manager

Sarah is in overall charge of the practice dedicated to the care of 16,500 patients. She is responsible for the smooth running of our service. She has worked at The Elms for nearly 25 years and looks after the 47 members of staff. She will deal with any suggestions or complaints with regard  to our services. Sarah is very happy to speak to patients over the phone or correspond in writing. Sarah oversees and develops the work at the practice, ensuring the clinicians and staff have the support they need. Patient care is paramount and Sarah and the team strive to always give their very best to our patients.

The administrative team is responsible for updating and summarising patients’ medical records, for the repeat prescribing service, for organising the specialised clinics, for ensuring that our IT systems are functioning properly, and undertake regular audits of our achievements.

The reception team man the reception desk, arrange various appointments, pass on information (such as blood results), explain our services and answer the emergency telephone line.

The secretaries are able to answer patient enquiries concerning communications between the Practice and other agencies, e.g. Hospitals.

Post natal care takes place by appointment with a doctor 

The district nursing team provide nursing services for those who require services at home.

Rennie Grove Hospice

We have a team of 4 clinical nurse specialists attached to the surgery Tel: 01442 890444

The health visitors provide support for parents, and child health surveillance.

The health visitors are located at the Harpenden Memorial Hospital, Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TA Phone: 01582 715675.

Social Prescribers

We have 2 social prescribers. Social prescribing is about helping people find ways to improve their health and wellbeing by linking them up with what’s going on in their local area. You can self refer or ask your GP to refer you to the social prescribing team.

Physiotherapists

We have 2 physiotherapists on site and patients with MSK concerns can book directly into those clinics through the Reception team on 01582 767444 Option 2 or request an appointment using our email: elmsmedical@nhs.net