Our Team

Dr Al-Ausi trained at Manchester University before undertaking surgical training in London and Bristol.  When his sons were born he switched to General practice to spend more time with his … [continue] Dr Maher Al-Ausi

I studied at Nottingham University and qualified as a Doctor in 2007. In my final year of medical school, I spent 6 weeks working at a small hospital and rural … [continue] Dr Samantha Wise

I took over Guywood Practice from my mother Dr Lily Patel and was made an MBE in 2005 for services to healthcare in Stockport. My specialist skills include women’s health, … [continue] Dr Raina Patel

I attended the University of Manchester and graduated in 2008, I spent a portion of my degree studying in New York, giving me a perspective on how another healthcare system … [continue] Dr Benjamin Liu

I studied Medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated in 2012. I did my hospital training and GP training in North West England. After completing my training I returned … [continue] Dr Sadaf Shah

I studied at Newcastle University and loved every minute of it. I qualified as a doctor in 2010. I grew up in Poynton and was keen to move back closer … [continue] Dr Amy Wood

After qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 where she worked in critical care, renal medicine and in industry Catherine moved into general practice in 1997. For two years … [continue] Catherine Jackson

In 2002, Sarah attained the Diploma in Nursing from Manchester University and spent 18 months working on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital. Sarah joined Marple Cottage … [continue] Sarah Wilkinson

In 2006, Joanne joined the practice nursing team as a healthcare assistant, which involves offering appointments for blood tests, blood pressure checks, 24hr blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, ECGs and general … [continue] Joanne Royle

Vicky joined the practice in 2012, working in the Reception / Admin team, and more recently training into a Healthcare Assistant role. In 2022, Vicky started further training as a … [continue] Vicky Snelson

Our Practice Midwife at Marple Cottage Surgery is Julie Holowko The practice is also covered by a team of midwives operating in the Stockport area, which means it might not … [continue] Julie Holowko

Our Practice Midwife at Guywood Practice, Romiley is Eleana Howard. The practice is covered by a team of midwives operating in the Stockport area, which means it might not always … [continue] Eleana Howard

The District Nursing Team in Marple work alongside the surgery to provide care and services to the Marple population who are housebound and unable to attend the surgery for such … [continue] District Nursing Team

Our health visitor team work from Marple Clinic in the Memorial Park where they offer Well Baby/Child Health Clinics and child health promotion clinics. They can be contacted below: The Health Visitor team are … [continue] Health Visitors

Our First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs), James Holland and Perry Williams, provide assessment, diagnosis and management of soft tissue, muscle and joint conditions.  All patients, aged 18 & over, can book … [continue] First Contact Physiotherapist

Our Practice-based Wellbeing and Self Care Coordinators (Ruth – Marple Cottage Surgery and Katie – Guywood Practice) offer one to one and group work support to people who have been … [continue] Wellbeing and Self Care Service

Lucy Dewhurst is a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and is available to our patients. Lucy is employed by Pennine Care NHS Trust (who provide Mental Health Care in Stockport) but … [continue] Mental Health Practitioner

Our Practice-Based Care Coordinators Hayley, Karen, Claire, Hayley, Sharon, Katie, are available to support patients with Cancer, Dementia/Frailty, Learning Disabilities, after being discharged from Hospital, and Safeguarding. They are based … [continue] Care Coordinators

After training in law, followed by roles in management, sales and marketing, I joined Marple Cottage Surgery in 2003. As Managing Partner my role involves managing the smooth running of the … [continue] Johan Taylor

I am responsible for the operational management of the practice, overseeing the administrative and IT functions of the practice.