Which GP surgery for chronic conditions

[binkylilyput]

I read plenty of bad reviews on here about NHS GP surgeries. Are there any good ones that serve SE15/SE22 area?

Extra points if the practice is known to managed chronic health/ pain conditions well. And bonus points if the practice (or particular GP) also works well alongside specialists within private practice. I say this because, in my experience, it can be frustratingly difficult to get NHS and private medical professionals to communicate with each other!

[carlafindle]

I use The Gardens Surgery. I can only comment on my own experiences but Dr. Cliffe has been a tremendous help... All joined up communications with Moorfields etc. Obviously other people may have differing opinions

[binkylilyput]

Thank you carlafindle, that?s helpful.

I wonder if a specific doctor can be requested when registering at a practice?

[gumshoe]

I?ve had v positive experiences at 306 Medical Centre - very good at liaising with my consultant at Guys & prompt when dealing with my many repeat prescriptions.

[carlafindle]

binkylilyput Wrote:

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> Thank you carlafindle, that?s helpful.

> I wonder if a specific doctor can be requested

> when registering at a practice?

Not sure, but if you care to look up the various GPs and check what their 'speciality' is then that may be a way forward

[Pugwash]

Most GPs have a catchment area - The Gardens changed theirs some time ago going more towards Nunhead.Rye/Peckham area rather than Barry Road area

[Growlybear]

I've been with the Forest Hill Road practice for over 40 years and couldn't have been happier with the service and care we've received. I've seen posts on here complaining about the wait for appointments but if you NEED to be seen urgently, they will always fit you in. My husband and I both have chronic conditions, and are always able to get appointments when we need them either booking ahead for routine consultations, or on the day if it's urgent. About a month ago, I rang the surgery for advice in the middle of the afternoon; a GP rang me back within 20 minutes, and gave me an appointment 20 minutes later, so I was seen in less than an hour from my first phone call. There has been quite a change in staff over the last couple of years, but the new doctors, as well as those who have been there for a while, all seem to be excellent.

[binkylilyput]

Thanks all for your input

The Gardens and Forest Hill rd are outside the catchment area unfortunately.

Looks like I need one that serves SE15..... which 306 Medical Centre does, thank-you gumshoe. Good to know about repeat prescriptions

[Froglander]

The DMC Surgery In Chadwick Road services SE15 but I do not have any experience with them. Melbourne Grove does too, and they are taking over the new medical centre at Dulwich Hospital combined with the Hambledon Medical Practice. Hopefully MGMP will improve.

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[Bic Basher]

If you decide to use 306 and find it hard to use stairs, please tell the receptionist and they'll ask the doctor to come downstairs to see you instead.