Our Team

Doctors

Dr. Andrea Griffin

MBChB (1987)

Senior Partner
Female

Dr. Griffin was born in England in 1963 and attended Manchester University Medical School. Interests: Rheumatology; Asthma; Diabetes and Paediatrics. She also has an interest in Gastro-Enterology and used to work … [continue] Dr. Andrea Griffin

Dr. George Taggart

MBBS (1991), MRCGP, FP CERT

GP trainer
Male

Attended St. Thomas’s Hospital Medical School London. George is married with four children. Interests: Dr Taggart is an Aeromedical Examiner certified by The Civil Aviation Authority to perform Class 1 + … [continue] Dr. George Taggart

Dr. Mahendra Kondagari

M.B.B.S. (2000), Diploma in Dermatology (2009)

Doctor
Male

Born in India in 1976 he attended Kurnool Medical College, India. Mahendra is married with two young daughters Interests: Dermatology and Respiratory Diseases – has worked in the past for the … [continue] Dr. Mahendra Kondagari

Dr. Fiona Warner

MB BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DCH, DFFP

Doctor
Female

Dr. Fiona Warner joined the practice in March 2009. She works part-time and trained at Guys, Kings and St.Thomas’ and is qualified in Child Health, Family Planning and Gynaecology. Soon … [continue] Dr. Fiona Warner

Dr. Sarah Palmer

MBBS London 1991, MRCP 1997

Doctor
Female

Sarah trained at St Bartholomew’s Medical School in London. She was a Partner in a GP Practice in Kentish Town for 20 years looking after a diverse population which has … [continue] Dr. Sarah Palmer

Dr Tola Awe

MB:BS 2016 Lagos, Nigeria. MRCGP

Doctor
Female

Healthcare Assistant

Elizabeth Canty

Healthcare Assistant

Trained and experienced Healthcare Assistant whose duties include: New Patient Checks, Blood Pressure Monitoring, ECG’s, Phlebotomy, Ear syringing, Anticoagulation Clinic, Influenza, Pneumococcal and B12 injections, assisting with Minor Surgery and … [continue] Elizabeth Canty

Sue Boreham

Healthcare Assistant

Trained and experienced Healthcare Assistant whose duties include: New Patient Checks, Blood Pressure Monitoring, ECG’s, Phlebotomy, Ear syringing, Anticoagulation Clinic, Influenza, B12 injections, assisting with Minor Surgery.

Rebecca Goodsell

Healthcare Assistant

Paramedic practitioners

Work alongside our GPs supporting them primarily with urgent appointments and home visits.

Ms Kate Seaman

Undergraduate Diploma In Healthcare Practice 2008 St Georges University, London; Non-Medical Prescriber 2021 Christchurch Canterbury University; HCPC Registered Paramedic; Mary Seacole NHS Leadership Academy Award 2014

Paramedic Practitioner

Kate joined the Practice in 2018, having worked for the South East Coast Ambulance Service for 25 years. Since joining the team, she has qualified as a prescriber. Kate works … [continue] Ms Kate Seaman

Mr Jamie Clark

Paramedic Practitioner

Jamie joined the Practice in 2020, having worked for the South East Coast Ambulance Service for 26 years. Jamie works full time and his interests include palliative care, cardiology and … [continue] Mr Jamie Clark

Practice nurses

They carry out a wide variety of services, which include: Chronic Disease Management; Asthma; Diabetes & Hypertension. Anti-Coagulation monitoring clinic; Triage & Advice; Health Screening; Cervical Screening; Ear syringing; Blood Tests; Injections and Vaccinations; Family Planning; Assisting with Minor Surgery; Travel Clinic.

Hannah Turner

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nurse) - Kingston University/St Georges Hospital Medical School; Independent Nurse Prescriber - Canterbury Christchurch University; Degree Module in Cervical Screening.

RGN Practice Nurse

Kate Jupp

Practice Nurse

Additional healthcare staff

Kay Laimbeer

Phlebotomist

Trained and experienced in taking blood.

Community Team


We are supported in the community by a large team of district nurses, health visitors and Macmillan nurses.

Practice manager

Paula Jenner

Practice Manager

Paula is the Practice Manager. She runs the administration side of the practice. If you are concerned about any aspect of the care you receive in the practice, or have … [continue] Paula Jenner

Additional Primary Care Network (PCN) Healthcare Staff

Julie Watson

Business Manager

I am responsible for the development of the Primary care network services and provide strategic leadership of the Primary care network team. I liaise with the Integrated care board, NHS … [continue] Julie Watson

Patsy Charman

Clinical Operation Manager
Female

I am responsible for clinical leadership of the primary care network team, I also manage the e-hub and online consultations and providing clinical triage of referrals. I have been in … [continue] Patsy Charman

Caroline Hardy

Care Navigator for e-hub and online consultations

I joined Rural Rother at the start of September 2022, as a Care Navigator. My job is to support the primary care network practice clinical team, by providing administrative management … [continue] Caroline Hardy

Rachel Shee

PCN Clinical Pharmacist

I joined Rural Rother PCN in September 2024. I am an independent prescriber with my area of study on hypertension. I work with my colleagues to deliver patient-centered care while … [continue] Rachel Shee

Heidi Kong

PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Heidi has joined the Rural Rother PCN as a clinical pharmacist after completing the East Sussex Multisector Pharmacist Foundation to Advanced Training Programme. She has gained valuable experience working in … [continue] Heidi Kong

Emma Ashworth

PCN Social Prescriber
Female

My name is Emma Ashworth and I am the allocated Social Prescriber for Rye Medical Centre, Ferry Road Health Centre, Northiam/Broad Oak Surgeries and Battle Health Centre/Oldwood Surgeries. As a … [continue] Emma Ashworth

Urmi Chavan

PCN Physiotherapist
Female

Urmi is one of our First Contact Physiotherapists and is able to assess patients with soft tissue, muscle and joint pain and to decide on the most appropriate management pathway. … [continue] Urmi Chavan

Zinat Bashir

PCN Physiotherapist
Female

Zinat is one of our First Contact Physiotherapists and is able to assess patients with soft tissue, muscle and joint pain and to decide on the most appropriate management pathway. … [continue] Zinat Bashir