Business Details
Thameside Medical Practice - Your Local NHS GP Surgery
Thameside Medical Practice is a dedicated NHS GP surgery serving patients in Teddington and surrounding areas of South West London. Established to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, we offer routine appointments, extended hours, and urgent care support through a team of experienced GPs, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Our services include physiotherapy referrals, mental health support, travel vaccinations, and chronic disease management, alongside digital access to medical records via the NHS App.We prioritise patient-centred care, with online consultation options, home visit assessments, and specialist clinics for maternal and child health. Our practice adheres to strict clinical governance standards, ensuring safe, evidence-based care for all patients.
Services
Physiotherapy Referrals
Mental Health Support
Travel Vaccinations
Child Immunisations
Smoking Cessation
Blood Tests
Contraceptive Services
Cervical Smears
Flu Vaccinations
Non-NHS Medicals
Highlights and features
- We offer extended appointment hours for pre-booked patients.
- Our team includes GPs with over 20 years of clinical experience.
- We provide online access to medical records via NHS App integration.
- Our practice offers travel vaccination consultations and immunisations.
- We support home visits for housebound patients after clinical assessment.
Services
Physiotherapy Referrals
Our practice enables self-referrals for musculoskeletal issues including back pain, joint problems, and sports injuries. Patients aged 16+ can access specialist physiotherapy through our NHS partnership. We ensure appropriate clinical triage before treatment commencement.
Travel Vaccinations
We provide tailored travel health advice and vaccinations for international trips. Patients require two appointments: initial consultation at least six weeks before travel and vaccine administration two weeks prior to departure. Some vaccines incur private fees.
Mental Health Support
Our team offers crisis mental health support and connects patients with local specialist services. We collaborate with South West London Mental Health Trust for 24/7 emergency assistance and provide signposting to community wellbeing resources.
Child Immunisations
We deliver NHS childhood immunisation schedules including routine and catch-up vaccinations. Parents receive guidance on post-vaccination care and adverse reaction monitoring through our dedicated nurse-led clinics.
Online Consultations
Patients can submit clinical queries via our online portal for same-day triage by duty doctors. This service facilitates remote assessment, prescription requests, and appointment bookings while maintaining GDPR-compliant data security.
People
Dr Nicola Bignell
Partner GP
Dr Bignell has practiced medicine since 1997, specialising in general practice. She works three days weekly, focusing on women's health and chronic disease management.
Dr Chloe Zeffert-Anderson
Partner GP
With 20 years of clinical experience, Dr Zeffert-Anderson specialises in family planning and sexual health services. She works Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
Dr Maria V. Montero
GP
Dr Montero provides comprehensive primary care, with particular interest in paediatric health. She has worked in general practice since 2001.
Dr Shiv Verma
GP
Dr Verma delivers full-spectrum general practice services, focusing on preventive healthcare. He joined the practice in 2016 after completing his GP training.
Dr Jennifer Lamond
Partner GP
As an experienced GP since 1996, Dr Lamond specialises in elderly care and long-term condition management. She works Thursday and Friday.
Questions
How do I register with the practice?
Complete our online registration form if you live within our catchment area or meet our extended registration criteria.
Can I book appointments online?
Yes, use our online portal for appointment requests which our duty doctor will triage within one working day.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use the NHS App, Patient Access app, or submit an online admin query at least three working days before needing medication.
What travel health services do you offer?
We provide travel risk assessments and vaccinations, requiring two appointments for optimal protection before your trip.
Are home visits available?
Home visits are assessed by GPs for medical necessity. Patients must demonstrate independent mobility for routine appointments.
How can I access my medical records?
Apply for online access via our website with photo ID and proof of address to view records through NHS App.
