Dr Brian McGirr

Chief Medical Officer

Born in Belfast, my Father’s work took us to Zambia when I was 5. We returned to Buckinghamshire in 1975 where I was educated at Aylesbury Grammar School and went on to study medicine at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, graduating in 1987.

I founded DOCTORnow 14 years ago, following a 15 year career in the NHS. My motivation and passion for starting DOCTORnow is unchanged; I still believe the patient should be at the centre of everything we do and treated as an individual on their own merits.

Over the past 12 years, my colleague Richard Angwin and I have established a team of excellent clinicians who share our patient centred philosophies and between them have a wide range of specialisms.

My special medical interests are paediatrics; musculoskeletal and respiratory medicine and managing complex medical cases.

My wife, Jane, and I have 3 sons. I am a keen Wasps and Ireland rugby supporter; I also enjoy spending time with family and friends. I keep fit by walking the dog, who is always up for a walk whatever the weather!

Whilst I am no longer taking on new patients as my list is currently full, I am very proud of the medical team here. I am confident that, whichever of my GP colleagues you see, you will be extremely well looked after.

Dr Richard Angwin

GP/Director

I grew up on the Essex coast where I spent a lot of my time sailing!

I studied medicine at Saint Bartholomew’s Medical School, graduating in 1977. I then embarked on a surgical career, specialising in cardiothoracic surgery and becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. In the late 1980s I decided to move into general practice and, following 2 years GP training, became a private GP in London working in both Notting Hill and at the London Wellman Clinic.

My special medical interests are cardiology and men’s health, including testosterone replacement treatment.

I began working with Brian McGirr at DOCTORnow in 2005. We subsequently became business partners and over the last 12 years I have really enjoyed seeing the way DOCTORnow has evolved and developed.

My wife Barbara and I have two grown up sons and two black Labradors – the latter helping to keep us fit! We both enjoy country pursuits, in particular clay pigeon shooting and long rambles.

Each member of our GP team was hand-picked by Brian and I, not only for their medical expertise but also for their caring and empathetic clinical approach. So, although I am unable to take on any new patients as my patient list is currently full, I can be sure that any of my GP colleagues will provide you with excellent care.

Dr Mia Murray

GP/Associate Director

Mia joined the practice after a 22 year career in the NHS, and brings a wealth of experience. While her special areas of interest include minor surgery and joint injections, her real passion is family planning and women’s health.

Born in the Midlands but raised in Cornwall, Mia loves the ocean and to run the coastal paths – a lifelong love affair with the elements.

A keen athlete, she takes part in road bike racing and triathlons – and is often seen running through Beaconsfield and the surrounding countryside with her black labrador Shadow.

Mia is married to Charlie, a gastroenterologist, and they have three children. Spare time is spent taking the children to their various activities, running in general, and enjoying the outdoors.

At home, she loves film and music, and to eat and drink with friends and family.

Dr Vikas Kapoor

GP/Associate Director

Vik qualified in 1998 and has been working as a GP in south Buckinghamshire for the past 15 years. Over this time he has gained a wide range of experience, with interests in musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, dermatological surgery and mental health. He has also completed a Diploma in Occupational Medicine.

Vik was born and raised in High Wycombe and has remained in the area ever since. He really enjoys the variety in general practice and getting to know his patients, understanding and helping them however he can.

He is married to Sunita, also a GP, and has three lively boys. Outside of work, Vik coaches rugby and hockey, and enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, and highly experimental cooking for family and friends!

Dr Kris Holy

GP/Associate Director

Kris qualified from Birmingham university in 2001 with a medical degree and a new-found appreciation of the Black Country accent. After finishing GP training in 2007, Kris has had a varied career in the NHS including working in regular GP surgeries (as a locum, salaried GP and GP partner), out of hours and prison settings. He joints with a total of 15 years of NHS GP experience and unwavering enthusiasm and belief in the value of primary care and general practice in the health service matrix.

His special interests are dermatology, mental health and addictions, however he finds the variety afforded by everyday general practice and the continuity allowed by primary care to be the most rewarding aspect.

Outside of work, Kris lives with his long-term partner Nicola and 10 year old son Leon. Free time is spent being told how un-cool he Is from his son, as well as coaching his son’s football team and playing tennis when time allows.

Dr Kate Parnell

GP

Kate qualified in 1992 and joined our surgery with 20 years experience of working as a GP. She has a particular interest in children’s health.

With her experience in general practice, she brings energy and enthusiasm to her work and particularly enjoys the interaction with her patients and her colleagues.

She shares her life with her husband, Richard, her two teenage children and a black Labrador called Tia.

When she’s not on duty, Kate enjoys the great outdoors, walking her dog and playing all year round tennis. She loves good food and good company, and fortunately her husband is an excellent cook, so she can relax and enjoy those moments.

Dr Katie Hannaford

GP

Katie grew up in Buckinghamshire and attended school in Aylesbury before going to medical school at King’s College London. Her main areas of interest are obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics.

She became a GP in 2001 with a real interest in all areas of medicine. She is passionate about helping patients from the very young to the very old with their health and wellbeing and providing support throughout any treatment.

Katie is married to Alex, a property developer who also restores vintage aircraft. They have three children, who keep their parents very busy, and a black Labrador puppy, Rosie, who completes the family.

When she’s not working, looking after her children or walking the dog, Katie enjoys yoga and meditation, running, and skiing.

Dr Ranj Dua

GP

Ranj grew up in Berkshire before going onto Imperial College London for her medical training. She brings expertise in mental health to our team, having specialised for 5 years in all aspects of Psychiatry including children’s mental health and dementia.

She has been a GP since 2011 working in the NHS and private sector. Prior to joining DoctorNow, Ranj was a GP at the UK Microsoft headquarters.

Ranj loves the variety and continuity of care that general practice offers, especially being able to get to know her patients and support them through their healthcare journey.

She shares her life with her husband Anoop and her two young daughters, which means there is very little spare time. But when she’s not working she loves swimming, painting, and travelling the world.

Dr Fleur Paxton

GP

Dr Sian Salek

GP

Dr Laurence Cordonnier

GP

Dr Rosie Hoy

Rosie trained as a doctor at Imperial College School of Medicine and then started her medical career in Bristol. She qualified as a GP in 2011 after training with the Severn GP school and worked in various NHS GP practices and with the local Acute GP team at the two main hospitals for many years. She has also very much enjoyed taking part in some charity trips as the medical support – cycling around Cuba and Beijing and trekking through Jordan.

She is married to David and has two young children. They recently relocated to Oxfordshire so that David could join his family’s dental practice. She is enjoying getting to know the beautiful Chiltern countryside and very happy getting out and about walking, cycling and running and discovering good pubs and restaurants with her family.

Rosie particularly likes acute care (all those sudden illnesses) and chatting about lifestyle changes and intermittent fasting.

Liz D’Arcy-Evans

Senior Practice Nurse

Senior Practice Nurse Liz joined DOCTORNOW in 2003, after a long career in nursing. She has a particular interest in diabetes and is qualified in acupuncture.

Having qualified in 1986, Liz worked for 8 years in Accident and Emergency at Wexham Park Hospital as a Staff Nurse and then as Sister, before becoming a Practice Nurse.

Married to Guy, Liz has two sons in their 20’s, enjoys running both with her dogs Misty and Lara, and also competitively. She completed 4 half marathons in 2016.

When she’s not working or running, Liz loves skiing and swimming and recently learnt to monoski on water. She enjoys cooking and being with friends, and her real domestic passion is baking.

Lorna Evans

Practice Nurse

Lorna has been nursing for the past 20 years, having graduated in 1996. She joined DOCTORNOW in 2009, after a 12 year career in the NHS. Lorna loves nursing, as she feels it enables her to make a real difference to peoples lives.

Originally from Liverpool, Lorna was educated in Manchester and Nottingham before moving to Buckinghamshire with her husband Mark and two children 10 years ago. When she’s not supporting her children’s sporting exploits, she likes to walk her 5 year old boxer dog Bella, and has taken part in the Moonwalk, to raise money for charity.

The family enjoys holidays in Cornwall and France in the summer months, and skiing in the winter. Lorna loves cooking and entertaining – a passion she inherited from her family’s hotel business.

Eve Richardson-Baldwin

HCA Nurse

Eve joined the practice in 2017 as part of the Patient Services Team. During her time working in the Patient Services Team, Eve became interested in healthcare and began studying an Access to Nursing and Healthcare Professions course at college. She then trained at Wexham Park Hospital before re-joining the team as a Health Care Assistant. In her spare time, Eve enjoys exploring new countries and spending time with her family and friends.