Bellyeoman Surgery

THE DOCTORS

Dr Robert B Lester MB ChB (Manchester 1979) MRCGP DRCOG
Dr John G Piggot MB ChB (Edinburgh 1983)
Dr Estelle M Holligan MB ChB (Glasgow 1986) MRCGP
Dr Tierna M Browne MB BCh (Dublin 1987) MRCGP MICGP DCh DObs DGM
Dr Sarah J Calder MB ChB (Edinburgh 1997) MRCGP DRCOG DFFP
Dr Alison Dunn MB ChB (Manchester 1993) BSc
Dr Jane Killough MB ChB (Edinburgh 2001) MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH
The GPs do not at present undertake the teaching of health care professionals or students intending to become health care professionals.

PRACTICE STAFF

Specialist Practice Nurses

Nicky Credland BA Nursing Studies RGN ONC
Norma Shanley BA Nursing Studies RGN

Both these nurses have a specialist degree in practice nursing and a diploma in diabetes and asthma care. Nicky also has a diploma in COPD and a family planning certificate. They run a range of clinics throughout the week and, to make it easier for patients to attend, there are no designated days for specific clinics and an appointment can be made at any time. They also hold special 'Telephone Clinics' on a daily basis.

Practice Nurse

Irene Easton RGN

The practice nurse works from the treatment room and will carry out a wide range of services eg blood pressure checks, smear tests, removal of stitches, dressings, ear syringing, pregnancy tests, childhood and other immunisations, advice about dieting and smoking cessation.

Appointments are available throughout the day.

Phlebotomist

A phlebotomist is available every morning by appointment only, to take blood samples.

Administration/Reception

We have 12 administration/reception staff who deal with appointments, repeat prescriptions etc. All the staff play their part in the efficient and smooth running of the surgery.

ATTACHED STAFF

The following are all directly employed by NHS Fife Primary Care Department and are based in the surgery.

District Nurses

District nurses are registered general nurses with a specialist qualification in community nursing. They visit patients of all ages at home to provide a wide range of nursing care and advice.

They can be contacted on 624403.

Health Visitors

Health visitors are registered nurses with a specialist qualification in health visiting.

They work mainly with the under fives and visit families regularly to discuss issues concerning mothers with young children. They also visit the elderly and those with a disability.

They can be contacted on 733875.

The following staff are all attached to the surgery but not based here:

Community Midwife   Physiotherapist
Psychologist   Podiatrist
Smoking Cessation Specialist   CHD Nurse