The Doctors
We aim to provide personally the highest quality of care possible given the resources available to us. We feel that easy access to care is very important. If you want an appointment just ring up and ask.
Dr Sam Creavin [Monday, Thursday] joined the practice in 2015. His qualifications are MB ChB MPhil PhD MRCP (UK) MRCGP. He was born in East Sussex near the sea and completed undergraduate training in the West Midlands. He also works at the University of Bristol where he does research on diagnosis and dementia. He lives with his wife, daughter, and twin sons. He is a cycling enthusiast and is outdoors whatever the weather.
He is happy to treat any medical problems but is particularly interested in the care of older adults with multiple difficulties. He is able to inject carpal tunnel, knees and shoulder joints.
Dr Martin Wicks [Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays] Graduated at the University of Bristol in 2009, and qualified as a GP in 2014. He joined the Practice in August 2017, and lives in Bristol with his wife. He loves surfing in Cornwall, playing football and basketball in his spare time.
Dr Sally Aston [Tuesdays and Fridays] I qualified from Bristol University medical school in 2006 and then worked in hospitals in Torquay and Gloucester before training as a GP in Taunton. I moved to the Bristol area in 2011 and have worked as a GP locum in and around Bristol since. In my spare time I love to get out into the fresh air with my husband and two young daughters.
Dr Karen Houghton [Mondays and Wednesdays] I graduated from Liverpool University and did my GP training in the West Midlands, New Zealand and Bristol. I have worked as a General Practitioner in Bristol for 25 years and enjoy the variety of clinical work afforded by family medicine. My particular interest is child health. Outside work I enjoy time with my family and the ever changing challenge of raising teenagers! I love reading, skiing, cycling, and watching comedy. A sunny day on my bike, with a friend and a stop for a cup of tea with a view, is hard to beat.
Dr Priya Goswami [Mondays, Wednesdays and alternate Thursdays] I graduated from Bristol University in 2008 and qualified as a GP in 2013. I moved to Bristol for university and I’ve never left because I love the city so much. I recently moved into the local area and have loved exploring Thornbury and surrounding areas with my toddler and husband. I also enjoy walking and music in my spare time.
Dr Connie Smith [Mondays and Thursdays]I graduated from Leeds medical school in 2004, and trained to be a GP in Yorkshire. I moved to Bristol in 2012 and have loved living here ever since. I Iove spending time in nature, on my allotment, and camping with my husband and 3 young children. I enjoy all aspects of clinical medicine but have an interest in women’s health, and in how our lifestyles affect our health and wellbeing.
The Administrative Staff
Mrs Steph Celso is our Practice Manager and works Monday to Friday.
Our receptionists are Jo, Natalie, Ellissia, Amanda, Lorraine, Rebecca, Kim, Amy and Annika.
Our medical administrators are Helen, Debbie and Emma.
The practice team will try their very best to accommodate your reasonable requests. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation, appearance, disability or medical condition.
The reception staff may ask you some basic questions to determine the urgency of a request or to help ascertain the Practice member most suited to your need. If you feel you need privacy please ask at reception and this can be arranged.
The Nursing Team
Theresa Allsop
Treatment Room Lead
Zsuzsanna Valek
Practice Nurse
Wendie Smith
Chronic Disease Nurse / ANP
Linda Morgan
Chronic Disease Nurse
Ashleigh Fox
Health Care Assistant
Amanda Hicks
Phlebotomist
Nadia Achha
Phlebotomist
