MissLiz Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi all, I'm soon to move to Copleston Road and wondered if anyone could recommend a good GP's surgery nearby? I have looked on NHS Choices etc but can't find any surgeries nearby that are rated very highly. Any help would be much appreciated.Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwiser Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Because there aren't any. They all have good strengths and intolerable weaknesses. Take your pick. The amazing midwives at DMC are a compelling reason enough to choose them if you're going to get pregnant. But you'll have to fight tooth and nail to get an appointment for anything else. Good luck! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flocker spotter Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 The Gardens surgery is wonderful - patient care truly at its heart. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 306 Medical Centre on LL is a reasonable surgery. It has been slightly harder to get an appointment since the surgery at Dulwich Hospital closed. But they do try and get emergency appointments seen the same day.It's nothing like DMC or Melbourne Grove. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The Chadwick Road surgery seems a little more organised even though it come under DMC Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLiz Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks so much everyone that's really helpful. I was getting a bit worried after reading so much bad stuff! I'll take a look at them all! Thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLiz Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hmm i'm not in the catchment area for The Gardens unfortunately and 306 might be a bit far if I was feeling particularly unwell or going to work afterwards. Looks like Chadwick Road it is! Hoping it isn't as bad as all the reviews online. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 MissLiz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hmm i'm not in the catchment area for The Gardens> unfortunately What is their catchment area? Is it the Peckham side? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLiz Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Half of it seems to cover PR common...not sure how many patients they have there! Maybe some squirrels? It's more east dulwich, doesn't go much into the Peckham side - you can see it here http://www.thegardenssurgery.co.uk/register-with-the-practice.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've been very happy with DMC Chadwick Road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 MissLiz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Half of it seems to cover PR common...not sure how> many patients they have there! Maybe some> squirrels? It's more east dulwich, doesn't go much> into the Peckham side - you can see it here> http://www.thegardenssurgery.co.uk/register-with-t> he-practice.htmlThanks, MissLiz Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-824762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesecakeee Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Melbourne grove medical centre are quite good, they are always polite on reception. They're just by east Dulwich station....I recently moved to them from chadwick road. Was with chadwick road for about 15 years god knows why, they never had any appointments and I experienced quite alot of rude staff...try Melbourne grove medical centre Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oimissus Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Chadwick Road isn't bad, nowhere like as awful as the Crystal Palace Road one seems to be. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 cheesecakeee Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Melbourne grove medical centre are quite good,> they are always polite on reception. They're just> by east Dulwich station....I recently moved to> them from chadwick road. Was with chadwick road> for about 15 years god knows why, they never had> any appointments and I experienced quite alot of> rude staff...try Melbourne grove medical centreA happy patient of MGMC. I'm shocked! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee Tring Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Actually Melbourne Grove has improved recently. The reception staff are now polite and efficient and I have received good service from doctors and nurses/nurse practitioners. There is still a delay in getting appointments, but this seems to be a problem common to most practices these days. This improvement may be down to the practice manager who has been in post for about a year now and who was previously a nurse practitioner. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLiz Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks everyone, really helpful. Think I might pay Melbourne Grove and Chadwick Road a visit and see what they're like! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maritap Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 None....... Melbourne Grove is obe of the worst in Dulwich... You can never get an appointment Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellendenBear Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Chadwick Road used to be good and much better than DMC crystal Palace Road from what I read on here. Recently CR has gone down hill with a ridiculous appointment system which requires you to phone repeatedly at 8am only to be told by 8.15 that all the appointments have gone and to try again tomorrow. Their reception staff can be extremely rude and obstructive with a real 'computer says no' attitude. On a positive note, the GPs there have always been excellent when. You do manage to see them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgod Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Chadwick road have clearly got the same phone system at DMC in CPR. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky Winky Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 i think every medical centre in the country has this. my mum says hers (in NIreland) is identical. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrure26 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've been with Melbourne Grove for some years now and it has improved, though I have not had too many problems with the surgery overall. The not quite on the ball doctors have now gone. On very few occasions have I not got a same day appointment. Some times it is necessary to keep trying the number, especially first thing when they open at 8am. If you ring early morning you will be given a morning appointment. For afternoon appointments, it is necessary to ring around mid-day or go there if able to. Compared to comments regarding other surgeries in the area, I do not think that Melbourne Grove is bad in comparison. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-826920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Melbourne Grove, which not on the ball doctors have now gone? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-827019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissLiz Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks again everyone! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-827024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamrye Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Chadwick Road now offer a telephone consult if there are no appointments and if you need to be seen they will see you that afternoon. I have always found the receptionists helpful, given they have an inflexible system to work with. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-827077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've been with Melbourne Grove for over 8 years, and I have never managed to see the same Dr twice.About 4-5 years ago all of the established practitioners left, and there appeared to be a lot of temporary/locum staffto fill in. That said, the care I received was always fine, but not great if you are a patient with complex health problems and need continuity of care.Luckily I haven't needed to visit them in the past year, except for a routine health check. So hopefully things have started to improve. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/54580-what-doctors-surgery-would-you-recommend/#findComment-827134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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