Practice Team
Doctors
DR TIM HURST
ChB, DObst, DRCOG, MRCGP, FPCert
Qualified 1990 Liverpool University. Interests include Diabetes, Cardiac and Respiratory Medicine.
DR CATHERINE ROSE
MB BS DCH DFFP MRCGP
Qualified 1993 Newcastle University. She joined the practice in September 2005 and her special interests include Family Planning, Paediatrics and Women’s Health.
DR SANJAY RAMANI
MBBS MRCGP MRCP
Qualified in 1996, Madras India. He joined the practice in March 2009. and his special Interests include Cardiology and Diabetes.
DR JENNY MCGILLIVRAY
MRCGP MBchB
Qualified in 1997 at the University of Sheffield. She joined the practice in 2015 and her special interests are Elderly Care and Women’s Health.
DR KIRAN KOMMU
MBBS, MRCGP, DFFP Qualified in 1998
Trained in Barbados, West Indies and GP training in North Yorkshire. Worked as a GP in Oxfordshire for 15 years. Works as an urgent care GP for Oxford Health on weekends. Joined Practice in July 2022. Special interests: mens health, mental health, Palliative Care, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Enjoys oil painting and sailing.
GP Registrar
DR WAJID HUSSAIN
Qualified in 2020 (MB ChB) at the University of Warwick. I am due to complete my GP training in August 2025. I have completed rotations in General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.
Paramedic
SARAH-JANE BATES
BSc Hons Paramedic Science degree
"I qualified as a paramedic in 2006 and graduated with a BSc Hons Paramedic Science degree at the University of Hertfordshire in 2007. I worked for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in both Milton Keynes and Adderbury for the last 13 years and finally followed my heart and moved into primary care. Most people know me as SJ and I joined the practice in March this year and look forward to my new adventure!"
Wellbeing Worker
PETER RYAN
Wellbeing Worker
Hello, I’m Peter, the Wellbeing Worker at Bloxham and Hook Norton Surgeries. My role involves offering tailored support to patients, focusing on their emotional and mental health wellbeing. Through social prescribing, I work with patients to develop personalised plans that resonate with their individual needs and interests, connecting them with community resources and activities. This collaborative approach ensures our patients receive holistic care, enhancing their overall health and quality of life. I am dedicated to working alongside our fantastic team to provide comprehensive support that helps our patients thrive.
Practice Nurses
ROSEMARY GASSON
SRN PGrad Diploma in Travel Medicine RCPS Glasgow
Joined the practice in July 2004 coming from a community hospital background, Rosemary has considerable experience in the area of wound management, and runs the practice Asthma Clinic. Rosemary successfully completed the Diploma in Travel Medicine in March 2009.
MARY KITSON
SRN, RM, BAHons, PGCERTHE
Joined the practice in 2005. Mary has extensive experience including midwifery and most recently nursing the elderly.
CAREY ELEY
I have worked as a Practice Nurse for 6 years, covering all aspects of care. Special interest in Diabetes and Wound care and i have previously worked as a District Nurse for 19 years.
Healthcare Assistants
TRISH WOODFORD
ASHLEIGH WRIGHT
DAWN BEEDON
Practice Management
DI WALLER
Practice Manager
Di is responsible for the day to day running of both the Bloxham and Hook Norton surgeries. She is always pleased to receive suggestions or comments.
ALLISON THOMAS
Clinical Services Manager
Administration
SUSANNAH THOMAS
Accounts Administrator
ELAINE HEMMINGS
MANDY ROBINSON
HALEY HUNTER
GAIL JACKSON-TYLER
ANN POWELL
CHARMAINE TARRANT
Reception
LISA YOUNG
Reception Manager
JILL EDEN
JULIE PETERS
JACKIE SIDAWAY
GABIE NORGATE
LAURA DAVIS
LINDA YATES
KAREN POTTS
LEANNE SHARPE
KATIE CATLOW
Dispensary
MARION PARR
ANGELA BARNES
Dispensary Manager