Partners

Dr Hasib Khalid, male

Dr H Khalid has an interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Migraines

I qualified in 2002 from Imperial College and initially pursued a surgical career. In 2009 I switched from Trauma and Orthopaedics to General Practice, completing GP training in 2012. I maintain an interest in bones and joints (and the patient attached to them!) in addition to being a generalist. Some facts: I have lived in Gloucester since 2007 having followed Dr (Mrs) Khalid here. I am a born and bred Brummie but have lost the accent somewhere. I have a motor racing licence and aim to race at the Nürburgring in the next year or two. I have a disproportionate love for Abba and the movies Miss Congeniality and Star Wars.

Dr Iain Jarvis, male

I graduated from Medical School in Cardiff in 1988 and got married in 1989 to Fiona. We have two grown-up children who have not followed me into medicine! I am an elder in my local church and am very involved there, including with our youth work. I am a keen runner and have completed 2 marathons and keeping finding other nice runs to do including European ones! I started to work as a GP in Gloucester in 1994. My medical interests are broad, but especially include mental health and learning disability. I look after a number of care homes for people with learning and / or physical disability, as well as being the practice lead for learning disability. I have an interest in osteoporosis and offer joint injections where appropriate. I am the practice lead for teaching and training , care homes and for research.

Dr Bob Hodges, male

Dr Hodges has an interest in Dermatology, Minor Surgery, Diabetes and Frailty

After six years in Medical School in Cardiff I decided to train as a pathologist, but after three years I realised that that wasn’t the career for me so I came to Gloucestershire to train as a GP in 2005 and joined Barnwood in 2008. I work full-time and I have clinical interests in Diabetes and lifestyle, Men’s Health, Cancer, Dermatology, skin surgery and ENT medicine. I particularly enjoy looking after people with complex conditions and older people. I am now the club GP for Gloucester Rugby, which means I’m learning about sports medicine and head injuries. I’m also Chairman of the Gloucestershire Local Medical Committee which represents the GPs of Gloucestershire. What little spare time I have left is mostly spent with my wife and adult daughters. I enjoy swimming, live music and I’m somewhat obsessed with rocket science and all things space, but spend most of my free time up hills with my Labrador Doris.

Dr Jhumpa Sarkar, female

Dr Sarkar has an interest in Women’s Health

I spent my childhood in Gloucester and went to Coney Hill Junior School followed by Colwell School for Girls. I studied medicine at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, University of London and qualified in 1993. I initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology (MRCOG 1999) and then decided to become a GP.  After training I got my first job at Saintbridge in 2003 and have remained ever since! I enjoy going on walks with my husband, cooking and reading Agatha Christie’s vast collection of stories.

Dr Sam Kuok, female

Dr Kuok has in interest in Lifestyle Medicine, Diabetes and Palliative Care

I’m originally from Malaysia and graduated from Leicester University in 1998 (where I kissed my frog and found my “prince”). I did my GP training in Derbyshire then moved to Gloucestershire where I took on partnership at Saintbridge in 2003. My areas of interest include Lifestyle Medicine, Diabetes and Palliative Care. I am passionate about patients taking control of their own health. We have a great team delivering the Eat Real Food programme which focuses on Metabolic Syndrome. I love being with my family and friends. I enjoy good food and I need my yoga practice every Sunday to slow me down.

Dr Andreas Marksteiner, male

Dr Marksteiner has an interest in Anticoagulation

I am originally from the Black Forest in Southern Germany and trained as GP in the UK where I have lived with my family since 1995. I have also worked as a  Clinical Assistant at a hospice in Kent. I enjoy being a part-time partner at Aspen now have a special interest in anticoagulation. I also very much enjoy being a trainer for Foundation year 2 doctors.

Dr Kannan Raj, male

Dr Raj has an interest in Child Health, Elderly Care and Frailty

After my medical graduation from Madras, I spent around 10 years as a Family physician at the lovely tropical islands of Maldives, where I gained lots of experience with General Practice and Community Paediatrics. Following the fateful tsunami in 2004, I moved to the UK, trained further, and obtained Membership of RCGP.  I have been a GP in Gloucester since 2010. My interests include Pediatrics, Dermoscopy, Care of Frail elderly and Community Geriatrics. I enjoy reading and listening to instrumental music to relax and rejuvenate.

Dr Christopher Andrews, male

I graduated from The Royal Free and University College London Medical School in 2006 and following that worked as a junior doctor in various central London teaching hospitals. I was a GP partner at a practice in Hertfordshire for 9 years, before moving recently to Gloucestershire. I am qualified to insert and remove the contraceptive implant. I have an interest in acne treatment, the care of trans and non-binary people and also lifestyle medicine.

Dr Joan Nash, she/her

I graduated from Liverpool University in 2004 and then worked as a junior doctor in Merseyside. I completed my GP training in Surrey before moving to Gloucestershire in 2011. I have additional qualifications in Old Age Medicine and in Occupational Health. I have been a partner at another practice then have worked in out-of-hours and as a locum GP for several local practices. I have interests in acute care, paediatrics and healthcare for trans and non-binary people. I am also the lead GP for migrant health in the practice.

Dr Laura Quentin, female

I graduated from the Hull York Medical School in 2009. I then completed my GP training in Birmingham where I worked as a salaried doctor before relocating to Gloucestershire with my husband and 3 children. I am particularly interested in Palliative Care and work with Dr Jarvis in our Learning Disability Team. Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors exploring the countryside, reading home and garden magazines, and socialising with friends.

Dr Nadine Burrows, female

I graduated from Bristol University in 2007 and completed my GP training in Wiltshire. I have worked in various areas within the South West, before setting roots with my family in Gloucester. I enjoy all aspects of General Practice and hope to develop my specialist interest in Sexual and Women’s health. In my spare time I like to decompress by listening to podcasts, watching films and forcing my family to join in with my impromptu home discos.