Our Team
Doctors

Dr Maher Al-Ausi
MB ChB MRCS PGDIP MRCGP DFSRH
GP Partner
Male
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

Dr Samantha Wise
BMedSci BMBS MRCP MRCGP
GP Partner
Female
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

Dr Raina Patel
Associate GP Partner
Female
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

Dr Benjamin Liu
MBChB MRCS(Ed) MRCGP
Salaried GP
Male
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
Dr Sadaf Shah
MBChB BSc PG Dip
Salaried GP
Female
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
Dr Farida Mumuney
Salaried GP
Female
Dr Amy Wood
Salaried GP
Female
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
Dr Laila Jabr
Salaried GP
Female
Dr Rose Dunning
GPST3 Registrar
Female
Dr Rose Dunning will be on placement with the Practice until February 2024.
Dr Danny Aldcroft
GPST3 Registrar
Male
Dr Danny Aldcroft will be on placement with the Practice until 1 August 2024.
Dr Eleanor O’Brien
GPST3 Registrar
Female
Dr Eleanor O’Brien is currently on placement with the practice.
Dr Fathia Shettima
FY1 Doctor
Female
Dr Shettima is currently on placement with the Practice until August 2024.
Dr Helena Stiles
FY1 Doctor
Female
Dr Stiles is currently on placement with the Practice until August 2024.
Dr Moe Kishima
FY1 Doctor
Female
Dr Kishima is currently on placement with the practice until August 2024.
Dr Daniel Griffiths
F2 Doctor
Male
Dr Daniel Griffiths will be on placement with the Practice until December 2023.
Dr Daniel Warrington
F2 Doctor
Male
Dr Daniel Warrington will be on placement with the Practice until December 2023.
Nursing Team

Catherine Jackson
BA (Hons) MSc
Nurse Practitioner
Female
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

Sarah Wilkinson
Diploma in Nursing from Manchester University 2002
Practice Nurse
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
Rachel Lewis
Practice Nurse
Female

Joanne Royle
Senior Health Care Assistant
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
Caroline Hill
Health Care Assistant
Female
Vicky Snelson
Health Care Assistant
Female
Vicky joined the practice in 2012, working in the Reception / Admin team, and more recently training into a Healthcare Assistant role.
Associated Healthcare Staff
Julie Holowko
Community Midwife (Marple)
Female
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
Eleana Howard
Community Midwife (Guywood)
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
District Nursing Team
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
Health Visitors
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
First Contact Physiotherapist
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCP) will provide assessment, diagnosis and management of soft tissue, muscle and joint conditions. All patients, aged 18 & over, can book an appointment to see an … [continue] First Contact Physiotherapist
Wellbeing and Self Care Service
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
Mental Health Practitioner
Antonia Richards
Female
We are pleased to make you aware that Antonia Richards who is a Senior Mental Health Practitioner is available to our patients. Antonia is employed by Pennine Care NHS Trust … [continue] Mental Health Practitioner
Care Coordinators
Our Practice-Based Care Coordinators Caroline, Louise, Karen & Rhian are available to support patients with Cancer, Frailty, Learning Disabilities and those with Safeguarding concerns. They are based between the six … [continue] Care Coordinators
Practice Management Team

Johan Taylor
LLB
Practice Manager
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

Thomas Spedding
Assistant Practice Manager
I am responsible for the operational management of the practice, overseeing the administrative and IT functions of the practice.
Ann Fernie
Practice Manager - Guywood
Female
Rhiannon Fernie
Deputy Manager - Guywood
Female
Practice Support Team
Katy Waters
Business Support Manager
Female
Billy Leach
Patient Services Manager / Reception Supervisor
Male
Penny Skelton
Reception Supervisor
Female
Helen Hastie
Reception Supervisor
Female
Danielle Mellor
Administration
Female
Rhiannon Bowen
Reception
Louisa Greevy
Administration
Female
Julie Higginbottom
Reception
Female
Helen Walker
Reception
Female
Linda Durand
Reception
Female
Lucy Halliday
Reception/Admin
Female
Jackson O’Hara
Reception
Male
Georgia Hodgkiess
Reception
Female
Nancy Piggott
Reception
Female
Helen Waddington
Reception
Female
Liz Hiddleston
Reception / Medicines Coordinator
Female
Amanda Halliwell
Administration