Our Team
Doctors

Dr Viren Mehta
MB ChB, Manchester 2002, DRCOG DFFP MRCGP
Senior Partner
Male
Dr Mehta is one of our Senior GP Partners, and joined Cheadle Medical Practice in 2003 as a trainee, later becoming a partner in 2006. Dr Mehta is also theDr Viren Mehta[continue]

Dr Tariq Shah
MBBS MHSc MRCGP Diabetes Cert PG Cert in GP Education
GP Partner / CQC Registered Manager
Male
Dr Shah is one of the Senior GP Partners at Cheadle Medical Practice, has been part of the team since 2008 and is a familiar face to many of ourDr Tariq Shah[continue]

Dr Yousaf Khan
MRCGP MBBS MRCS
GP Partner
Male
Dr Yousaf Khan has been a GP Partner at Cheadle Medical Practice since 2017, and leads on Minor Operations and Joint Injections for the practice. Dr Khan is also responsibleDr Yousaf Khan[continue]

Dr Kathryn Yeates
MBBS Newcastle 2003, MRCGP 2008
GP Partner
Female
GP Partner since 2023 Patient Testimonials about Dr Yeates: “Appointment made using the new system. Unfortunately I had child care duties that day. Rang in spoke to lovely receptionistDr Kathryn Yeates[continue]

Dr Zafar Mahmood
GP Partner
Male
GP Partner since 2023 Patient Testimonials about Dr Mahmood: “Zafar Mahmood [went] above and beyond, open, honest and keen to help and support.” – Mohammed R “I had becomeDr Zafar Mahmood[continue]

Dr Taiba Abbas
Salaried GP Since 2024
Female
Dr Taiba Abbas is a Salaried GP at Cheadle Medical Practice and works at the surgery on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. She studied at the University of Liverpool, graduating inDr Taiba Abbas[continue]

Dr John Boley
Salaried GP
Male
Salaried GP since 2024
Patient Testimonials about D Boley: "Dr Boley is excellent."

Dr Daniah Ghori
Salaried GP
Female
Salaried GP since 2022 Patient Testimonials about Dr Ghori: “I was happy with Dr Ghori, who was sensitive to my needs :)” “Same day appointment for my son .Dr Daniah Ghori[continue]
Other Healthcare Staff

Sister Debbie Hancock
Advanced Nursing Practitioner
Female
Debbie was recently nominated for Advanced Clinical Practitioner of the Year at the 2024 Greater Manchester Primary Care Advanced Clinical Practice Conference. Debbie joined the Nursing Team at Cheadle MedicalSister Debbie Hancock[continue]

Sister Beverley Ritchie
RGN DPNS
Practice Nurse
Female
Bev joined Cheadle Medical Practice in 2008 as our dedicated Asthma Nurse and has since become a familiar and friendly face to both patients and staff. Alongside her expertise inSister Beverley Ritchie[continue]

Sister Surindar Kaur
RGN
Practice Nurse
Female
Patient Testimonials about Sister Kaur: “Sr Kaur gave me her time , she put me at ease and listened. She was absolutely lovely.” “We find sister S Kaur very efficientSister Surindar Kaur[continue]

Sister Rezwana Parveen
Practice Nurse
Female
Rezwana is our newest practice nurse, who joined us in 2023. Patient Testimonials about Sister Parveen: “Rezwana was super lovely and friendly. The appt was on time.” “Appointment withSister Rezwana Parveen[continue]

Aylin Akineden
Physician Associate
Female
Aylin has been working at Cheadle Medical Practice since 2022. As our Physician Associate, Aylin is a key member of our practice and is experienced in performing physical examinations, diagnosingAylin Akineden[continue]

Craig Whittle
Paramedic
Male
Patient Testimonials about Craig: “Craig was great! the whole visit was well carried out, he is caring and listened to us. Thank you Craig” “Craig was very thorough and putCraig Whittle[continue]

Nicola Sullivan
Healthcare Assistant
Female
Patient Testimonials about Nicola: “I was at reception seeking clarification as to the time & date of my next appointment. It turned out that I had missed my flu jabNicola Sullivan[continue]

Clare Yates
Healthcare Assistant
Female
Patient Testimonials about Clare: “My wife and I had appointments for blood tests with Clare Yates. Clare called us in on time and immediately put us at ease. Clare isClare Yates[continue]
Practice Management

Peter Woodward
Managing Partner
Male
Pete has provided strategic and operational leadership for Cheadle Medical Practice since 2021. He is currently responsible for overseeing three Stockport practices (Cheadle Medical Practice, Alvanley Family Practice, Woodley VillagePeter Woodward[continue]
Natalie Ryder
Assistant Practice Manager
Practice Staff
Receptionists
Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and directReceptionists[continue]
Medical Secretaries
Our Medical Secretaries work closely with the clinical team to link our patients into external medical services when they need further specialist advice. They manage all outbound referrals at theMedical Secretaries[continue]
Additional Healthcare Roles
Care Coordinators
Our Care Coordinators work across local GP practices to help patient engagement with their health. This valuable service enables the practice to better help all of our patients.

Chris Lynas – Social Prescriber
Chris is a social prescriber – he helps patients with anything that is impacting on their wellbeing and happiness – that isn’t clinical or medical. Chris says: “Whether you haveChris Lynas – Social Prescriber[continue]
First Contact Physiotherapist
Our experienced team of physiotherapists (Nick, Kath and Cat) are here to help with muscular and joint conditions. Patients can be booked directly in with them based on our triagingFirst Contact Physiotherapist[continue]
Health Visitors
A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five yearsHealth Visitors[continue]
Pharmacists
Our Pharmacy Team work across multiple practices in the local area, supporting with a huge amount of work around prescribing advice, medication reviews, and general advice around medication. All ofPharmacists[continue]