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
BMBS 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 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
Salaried GP
Female
Dr Farida Mumuney
Salaried GP
Female
Dr Amy Wood
Salaried GP
Female
Dr Rose Dunning
GPST3 Registrar
Female
Dr Niall Byrne
GPST2 Registrar
Male
Dr Hamza Ali
F2 Doctor
Male
Dr Ali is currently on placement with the Practice from August 2022 until December 2022.
Dr Ibraaheem Khan
F2 Doctor
Male
Dr Khan is currently on placement with the Practice from August 2022 until December 2022.
Dr Fathia Shettima
F1 Doctor
Female
Dr Shettima is currently on placement with the Practice until August 2024.
Dr Helena Stiles
F1 Doctor
Female
Dr Stiles is currently on placement with the Practice until August 2024.
Dr Moe Kishima
F1 Doctor
Female
Dr Kishima is currently on placement with the practice until August 2024.
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

Mrs 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] Mrs Sarah Wilkinson

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
Vicky Snelson
Health Care Assistant
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
Female
Our practice midwife is Julie Holowko. The practice is covered by a team of midwives operating in the Stockport area, which means it might not always be Julie you see … [continue] Julie Holowko
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 Coordinator offers one to one and group work support to people who have been diagnosed, or at risk of, long-term conditions, or who are … [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
Clinical Management

Dr Andrew Johnson
BSc MB ChB MRCGP
GP Partner
Male
Dr Andrew Johnson became a Partner at Marple Cottage Surgery in 1999, following 18 months in the sunshine of Western Australia where the first of his two daughters was born. His … [continue] Dr Andrew Johnson
Practice Management

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.
Practice Staff
Amanda Halliwell
Administration
Danielle Mellor
Administration
Katy Waters
Administration
Louisa Greevy
Administration
Helen Hastie
Reception Supervisor
Penny Skelton
Reception Supervisor
Billy Leach
Deputy Supervisor
Rhiannon Bowen
Reception
Hilary Thomson
Reception