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 hisDr Maher Al-Ausi[continue]

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 ruralDr Samantha Wise[continue]

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,Dr Raina Patel[continue]

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 systemDr Benjamin Liu[continue]

I graduated with a degree in Medicine from the University of Liverpool in 2014. Following my graduation, I completed my foundation years in Liverpool before embarking on core medical trainingDr Farida Mumuney[continue]

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 closerDr Amy Wood[continue]

Dr Laila Jabr BA BMBS MRCGP IDEWM After deciding to study medicine a little later than most, I attended Hull York Medical School & graduated in 2016. I then movedDr Laila Jabr[continue]

My name is Danny, and I graduated from the University of Manchester Medical School in 2016. I have worked across Manchester and Stockport hospitals, completing my Foundation Years training inDr Danny Aldcroft[continue]

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 yearsCatherine Jackson[continue]

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 CottageSarah Wilkinson[continue]

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 generalJoanne Royle[continue]

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 aVicky Snelson[continue]

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 notJulie Holowko[continue]

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 alwaysEleana Howard[continue]

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 suchDistrict Nursing Team[continue]

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 areHealth Visitors[continue]

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 bookFirst Contact Physiotherapist[continue]

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 beenWellbeing and Self Care Service[continue]

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) butMental Health Practitioner[continue]

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 basedCare Coordinators[continue]

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 theJohan Taylor[continue]

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