MB BS 1990 (Charing Cross) FPCert MRCGP

Rod Lewis qualified in 1990 at Charing Cross Hospital in London following which he worked in a number of London hospitals in various specialities in preparation for his career as a general practitioner.

He worked for seven years as a full-time GP in South-West London before moving to Dorset with his wife (an ex-nurse) and son. He has been working at Queens Avenue since 2002.

His interests outside work include skiing, food (creating and consuming), skiing(again), music and skiing (once more before the season’s over, if possible).

MRCGP 2002 (Sheffield) CHS DFSRH CIDC

Madeline Phillips qualified in 2002 from Sheffield University following which she worked in a number of different specialities before becoming a general practitioner.

She worked in Birmingham as a part-time partner in a busy inner city practice before relocating with her husband (Urologist) and their children to Dorset in December 2011 when she joined Queens Avenue Surgery as a Partner the following year.

Her life outside work is mainly centred around her childrens' social lives – playing sport, having friends for tea and getting their homework done on time are her main pastimes!

MBChB 2009 (Bristol) MRCGP

Alex Glover qualified from Bristol Medical School in 2009 and worked in Yeovil for two years before moving to Dorchester to train as a GP. He worked in Queens Avenue Surgery as the Registrar and was delighted when he was asked to become a partner on completing the GP training in 2014.

He lives in Dorchester with his wife and their three children.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing bass in his band and looking after his garden whenever he can.

MBBS 2000 (Barts) MRCS MRCGP

Amanda Stubbs trained surgically and transferred to GP training after starting a family.  She recently relocated to Dorset from her GP Partner post in Aylesbury with her consultant husband who works at Dorset County Hospital. After providing locum work at Queens Avenue she joined the partnership in 2016.

She enjoys spending time with friends and her young family of 4 children, exploring our beautiful county and beaches. She recently started running and learning to horse ride with her daughter.

MBBS (St.George's), MRCGP

Robin de Uphaugh qualified from St. George’s Medical School, London in 2011. The sea air pulled him to the South Coast where he worked in different specialities before deciding to become a GP.  During his training he spent time working in Belize and New Zealand. This was both challenging and rewarding, helping him to develop the skills required to qualify as a GP in 2017. He was very pleased to be offered a Partnership at Queens Avenue Surgery in 2018.

When not working, he enjoys windsurfing, cycling, skiing, playing the piano and saxophone.

BM Hons 2006 (Southampton) DCH MRCGP

Charlotte Higgins qualified in 2006 from Southampton and started at Dorset County Hospital as a junior doctor before commencing her General Practice locally. She worked at Queens Avenue as a Registrar and completed her GP training in 2011. Since then she has worked as a locum and at a busy Weymouth Practice, but is very happy to be back at Queens Avenue, she works part-time.  Charlotte very much enjoys being a Mum to her three young boys, as a family they love the outdoors and especially the beach. She has started running and keeping fit, she loves flower arranging and would like to do more of this.

Dr Rebecca Trickey MBChB 2005 (Leeds) BSc DRCOG nMRCGP

Rebecca Trickey qualified from the University of Leeds in 2005. She completed her GP training in Harrogate and the surrounding North Yorkshire area, moving back to her home town of Dorchester after her first child was born. She then worked locally as a GP in Maiden Newton and Weymouth before joining Queens Avenue Surgery in 2022 as a Salaried GP.  Rebecca joined the Partnership in July 2023.  

Rebecca lives locally with her husband and 3 daughters. Outside of work she enjoys spending time as a family playing games, baking and walking in the countryside.

Dr Rachel Henderson 

Rachel attended medical school at the University of Leeds. During her time at university she completed an intercalated degree in International Health, throughout which her focus was on human rights, health policy, and women's rights. She has completed research projects in both India and the US, with studies into women's reproductive rights and adolescent mental health respectively.

After graduating in 2013, she worked in various hospital and community roles across the South East. She then began her GP training in Dorset, and will complete the final months of her training here at Queen's Avenue.

Rachel devotes much of her time outside of work to looking after her young family, but also enjoys swimming in the sea, spending time with friends, and has interests in music, art, cooking and handiwork.

Dr Olivia Wood MD (Grenada) DRCOG

Dr Wood qualified in 2004 from St George’s University in Grenada and then spent 2 years working as a junior doctor in Bristol and Hertfordshire.

In 2007 she left the UK to work abroad in Botswana in local HIV and TB clinics for 3 years. From there she moved for her husband's job to Vietnam where they spent 10 years while she raised 3 children and worked in international clinics in Ho Chi Minh City. 

She and her family relocated back to England during the pandemic and she started her GP training in Dorset in February 2021 and is thoroughly enjoying it.

She likes to spend her time relaxing at home cooking for her family, swimming whenever she can, especially wild swimming and planning future holidays.

Linda originally trained as a nursery nurse , a qualification which took her from the Special Care Baby Unit to the French Alps (working for a tour company). She then gained her nursing degree at Bournemouth University after which she broadened her knowledge on various units at Dorset County Hospital. In 2003 she left the surgical department to join us as a practice nurse here at Queens Avenue. Linda has the “Heartsave” diploma in coronary heart disease and is one of our diabetes nurses.

Pauline Newnham (no relation to Linda) qualified as an Enrolled Nurse in 1981. After further training through Bournemouth Univerity she qualified as a registered General Nurse in 1996. Her background has been in Theatre Nursing and Pauline worked in the Weymouth & District Hospital for 10 years and also the Day Surgery Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Pauline then moved into Practice Nursing and has worked at different location in Weymouth for 16 years before joining Queens Avenue Surgery in September 2014.

Demelza studied at Bournemouth University where she gained her RGN qualification and spent several months during this period working in a hospital in Ottawa, Canada. She started her nursing career working in Orthopaedics and Trauma and specialised in this at Southampton University. Demelza then moved into practice nursing and achieved a BSC(hons) in Enhanced clinical practice in lower limb and wound management.  She also has achieved Diplomas in Asthma, Copd and Diabetes, and has  trained with the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology to perform and interpret spirometry and is on the ARTP register. Demelza moved from primary care in Weymouth to join the team at Queens Avenue in February 22.

Anneka qualified at Bournemouth University as an Adult Nurse in 2011.  Anneka moved from Dorset County Hospital to join Dorset Healthcare as a Community Nurse.  Her passion for primary care nursing grew and she became a Community Nursing Sister at Queens Avenue in 2014 before completing her District Nurse Specialist qualification at Southampton University in 2015. After completing this Anneka became the District Nurse team lead in West Dorset before joining Queens Avenue Surgery as a Practice Nurse in June 2023. Outside of work Anneka enjoys family walks with their cockapoo, and she loves nothing more than going on a holiday to explore new places.

Jodie joined the practice as our newest Healthcare Assistant in May 2019.  She has been working in healthcare for over 10 years.  In that time she has worked in residential care homes and as a Healthcare Assistant with the Dorchester District Nurses.  She recently achieved her Level 5 in Health and Social Care.

Helen is our Phlebotomist and Healthcare Assistant.  Her background is in Frontline Emergency Care and she has worked on Emergency Ambulances for Southwestern Ambulance Service Trust for 16 years prior to joining the nursing team in November 2020.

Tracy joined the practice in 1997 after the previous Practice Manager retired.  She previously worked for British Airways as cabin crew on their fleet of Boeing 747s.  She gained the Certificate of Education and moved into the training industry.  Her job entails the management of finances, human resources, service planning, building maintenance and the unpredictability of the day-to-day running of a busy surgery. 

Systems Support Manager

Nichola joined the practice in 2010 as a Receptionist.  Having previous experience in GP Practice and an administrative background in local government she progressed to become the Senior Practice Administrator and more recently the Systems Support Manager supporting the GPs and Practice Manager in the running of our busy practice.

Alongside her reception duties, Sarah is also our Social Prescriber and Carers Lead.  

The team of receptionists aim to offer a friendly and helpful first point of contact with the surgery. They are a very experienced team, with more than 60 years of service between them. They are kept extremely busy dealing with patients on the telephone and at the reception desk along with the requirements of the Doctors, Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals.

In addition to their main duties of answering the telephone and greeting patients at the main reception desk they are also responsible for the issuing of repeat prescriptions, confirming test results, taking messages and dealing with queries, arranging home visits, registering new patients, dealing with the post, and scanning documents.

Linda originally joined the practice as a receptionist in 1999 and was trained to also support our Secretary at the time.  She became one of our Practice Secretaries in 2016 and shares this role with Paige.  Linda still works as a receptionist for one day a week.

Paige joined the surgery in July 2015 as our first Admin Apprentice under the national apprenticeship scheme.  She received training and supervision in all aspects of the running and administration of a busy GP Practice and successfully achieved a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business Administration. Paige has since progressed in her administration role and deals with the administrative responsibilities as part of the administration team in supporting the running of a busy GP practice.  She also shares the role of Practice Secretary with Linda for 2 days per week.

Jane has a degree in psychology and an MSc in clinical psychology. She has worked in hospitals and general practice with both adults and children, joining us here at Queens Avenue in 1987. Jane was originally employed by us but now works as part of the Steps2wellbeing service.  Referrals are made via your GP or you can self refer to this service and you will be assessed and seen by an appropriate member of their team.  Please go to their website for further information at https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk/

District Nurses and Health Visitors

The District Nurse Team and Health Visitor Team for Dorchester are based in Frederick Treves House in Poundbury.  The District Nurses support patients in their homes after discharge from hospital and offer palliative care and provide medical care to housebound patients.  The Health Visitors provide support to families with children up to the age of 5.

Community Midwives

The ‘blue team’ midwives offer a weekly antenatal clinic at the surgery. The Midwives organise antenatal screening and classes and keep you informed of all the support available to you. There is close liaison between the Midwives, Health Visitor and your doctor.

After your baby is born the Midwives will see you at home until ten days after the birth when your Health Visitor will become involved. The doctor will contact you soon after your baby is born and will organise a postnatal visit if necessary.

Physiotherapists

Our physiotherapy service is provided by a team of experienced physiotherapists from Dorset County Hospital.

If you are referred for physiotherapy your treatment will take place at Dorset County Hospital. The first appointment will last approximately 40 minutes. During this time you will first be asked questions about your problem, then the physiotherapist will need to examine you. To achieve this you may be asked to remove some items of clothing. Please make sure you are wearing appropriate underwear or have shorts or a sleeveless top to put on. You are welcome to bring someone to accompany you if you wish.

When the examination is complete the physiotherapist will explain his or her findings to you, then will discuss the most appropriate way to manage your problem in order to obtain the best long-term outcome.

It is usual for patients to be given a regime of exercises to do between appointments to assist your rehabilitation. These exercises are a vital part of your treatment and it is important that you are willing to make time to do these exercises daily as instructed.

Physiotherapy is a very popular service offered at the surgery and there is usually a waiting list. If you are unable to attend your appointment, please help us by informing the hospital physiotherapy department with as much notice as possible so this time can be offered to another patient.