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: Asthma; Diabetes and Paediatrics. She also has an interest in Gastro-Enterology and used to workDr. Andrea Griffin[continue]
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 +Dr. George Taggart[continue]
Dr. Mahendra Kondagari
M.B.B.S. (2000), Diploma in Dermatology (2009)
Doctor
Male
Born in India in 1976, Dr Kondagari attended Kurnool Medical College, India. Mahendra is married with two teenage daughters. Interests: Dermatology and Respiratory Diseases. Dr Kondagari has worked in theDr. Mahendra Kondagari[continue]
Dr. Fiona Warner
MB BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DCH, DFFP
Doctor
Female
Dr. Fiona Warner joined the practice as a partner in March 2009. She trained in London at Guys, Kings and St.Thomas’ and holds additional qualification in child health and sexualDr. Fiona Warner[continue]
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 hasDr. Sarah Palmer[continue]
Dr Tola Awe
MB:BS 2016 Lagos, Nigeria. MRCGP
Doctor
Female
Dr Awe is available for consultation on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Paramedic practitioner
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 worksMs Kate Seaman[continue]
Practice nurses
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
RGN Practice Nurse
Victoria Easton
RGN Practice Nurse
Healthcare Assistant
Elizabeth Canty
NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care - 2008 Open University Level 1 Certificate in Understanding Cardiovascular Disease 2008 Anatomy and Physiology Science Level 1 - 2008
Healthcare Assistant
Trained and experienced Healthcare Assistant for over 30 years having worked in two hospitals/rehabilitation unit/community and care home settings . Duties in the surgery include New Patient Checks, Blood PressureElizabeth Canty[continue]
Sue Boreham
Care Certificate in General Practice; NVQ Level III
Healthcare Assistant
Trained and experienced Healthcare Assistant whose duties include: Diabetes Annual Health Check, Impaired Glucose Tolerance Reviews, New Patient Checks, Blood Pressure Monitoring, ECG’s, Phlebotomy, Ear Syringing, Anticoagulation Clinic, Influenza, Pneumococcal,Sue Boreham[continue]
Additional healthcare staff
Community Team
Community Team
We are supported in the community by a 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 havePaula Jenner[continue]
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, NHSJulie Watson[continue]
Jodie Crane
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
My role as a Clinical pharmacy technician in the Rural Rother PCN is to support the local GP practices to maximise safe effective prescribing to improve patient care.
Carlye Hanna
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
My role as a Clinical pharmacy technician in the Rural Rother PCN is to support the local GP practices to maximise safe effective prescribing to improve patient care.
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 whileRachel Shee[continue]
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 inHeidi Kong[continue]
Lauren Walbrin
Care Coordinator Tackling Health Inequalities
I am a Care Coordinator Tackling Health Inequalities working as part of the Rural Rother PCN, I joined the team in September 2022. My job involves working with the 7Lauren Walbrin[continue]
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 aEmma Ashworth[continue]
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.Urmi Chavan[continue]
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.Zinat Bashir[continue]
