(MBBS) DRCOG FDSRH MRCGP DCH - Dr Ahmadi trained at Istanbul University and registered as a GP in 2004. He is a GP Trainer and also teaches Medical Students from the University of East Anglia. He is also Clinical Lead for the Suffolk Out of Hours Service and has a knowledge of several different languages. 

MBBS DNB(MS) MRCGP( Lond) MRCS(ed) MRCS(I) DRCOG DFFP DCH(I)DPD(Cardiff) PGCME FRCGP (Lond) 

Dr Banerjee trained in the UK & India and registered in 2004. He specialises  in surgery & dermatology.

He is a Trainer for GP Registrars and a Senior Clinical Lecturer for the University of East Anglia Medical Students.

He is also the Medical Lead for 111 Suffolk and a Director on the board of Suffolk Federation of doctors. He also appraises GP's in Suffolk.

Outside of Medicine he likes to play his Fenders Stratocaster and paint when he has the time.

Dr Saima Dar is a GP Partner at the Practice who first joined us on 20th January 2020.

She is also a GP Trainer and Teaches Medical Students from the University of East Anglia.

She works 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays and will see patients at both Barrack Lane and Stoke Park Medical Centres.

Dr Cherry Nzekwu joined our Practice in February 2021.

She sees patients at both Barrack Lane and Stoke Park and works 4 days a week on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

GP Speciality Trainees are with the practice for a period of 6 months or one year, depending on what stage of their training they have currently obtained.

They are fully qualified doctors who have had at least two years post qualification experience in hospital medicine and are now in their final years of training to become General Practitioners. They may sometimes be under supervision by another doctor during consultations for training purposes. Your consent will always be sought on these occasions.

We have two Physician Associates, Doris Ndegwa and Charles Duric-Last. They both work under the direct supervision of a doctor and carry out many similar tasks, including examinations, diagnosis, management and patient care.

We have highly trained and dedicated Nurse Practitioners that support our doctors.

Originally from Australia I graduated with a Certificate of General Nursing in 1986. I continued to work and study within hospitals both in the States of South Australia and Tasmania, completing my Certificate in Intensive Care and Midwifery. In 1991 I decided to combine my desire to travel and my nursing career, hence travelled to London for a two year working holiday. I spent a further three years in Saudi Arabia before returning to Ipswich in 1996. I have continued to study and to work, completing my Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) I worked both in the NHS and Private hospitals before undertaking my position at Barrack Lane as a Practice Nurse in 2004.

I have now qualified as a Nurse Prescriber and have completed my Bsc (Hons) in Adult Nursing. I undertake various tasks as part of the nursing team and have an interest in long term conditions, in particular, diabetes.

I qualified in 1987 from North East Essex School of nursing, and then began working within acute Medicine. I then moved to Ipswich where I worked as a staff Nurse at Ipswich Hospital within care of the elderly, coronary care and endoscopy.

In between this I had my two sons, and with family support I was able to continue with my work. I then decided to change direction, and began work as practice nurse in general practice in Bury St Edmunds. Soon after this I began working at Barrack lane in April 2003. Since then I have completed my Asthma Diploma and generally enjoy all aspects of my work. My outside interests are keeping fit, music, cooking and running. I often participate in the weekly Parkrun.

I have been a registered nurse since February 2011. I have undertaken various roles across different services and joined the practice in November 2017.

I see patients for wound dressings, Long Term Conditions, contraception, immunisations, cervical smears, and a variety of other conditions.

Mary Sentance is a qualified Practice Nurse who joined our Practice in January 2020.

She has worked in general practice for many years and has a wide range of knowledge and experience in practice nursing. 

Zoe White joined our surgery in December 2019.

She is new to General Practice and is undertaking further training to enhance her clinical skills.

Donna Munson has been with the Practice now for over 7 years. She started off as a Health Care Assistant, then progressed to the role of Assistant Practitioner. 

Donna then went on to train as a Practice Nurse for which we are pleased to announce that she has completed her training and is now a fully qualified Practice Nurse.

Sam Nicholls (Advanced Care Practitioner)

Before Sam became an advanced care practitioner, she was a fully qualified Paramedic. She sees patients with minor Illness problems as well as visiting housebound patients at home who are unable to get to the surgery.  

Neil Lawrence (Paramedic)

Neil has worked in the NHS since 1988.

He first worked in the operating theatres at the hospital and in 2000 he moved to the ambulance service, qualifying as a paramedic.

He joined Barrack Lane Medical Centre in March 2018 and sees patients with minor Illness problems as well as visiting housebound patients at home who are unable to get to the surgery.    

Gordon Parish (Paramedic)

Gordon joined our practice in March 2022. He was previously a fully qualified Paramedic and sees patients with minor Illness problems, as well as visiting housebound patients at home who are unable to get to the surgery.  

Alexandra Marshall (Paramedic)

Alex joined our practice in March 2022. She was previously a fully qualified Paramedic and sees patients with minor Illness problems, as well as visiting housebound patients at home who are unable to get to the surgery.  

Matthew Nockels (Paramedic)

Matt joined our practice in July 2021. He was previously a fully qualified Paramedic and sees patients with minor Illness problems, as well as visiting housebound patients at home who are unable to get to the surgery. 

Social Prescriber

We have two Social prescribers at the practice, Jessica Cook and Eleanor Earey. They are able to give patients more time, focusing on ‘what matters to you’ and take more of a holistic approach to people’s Health and Wellbeing.

They can help patients connect to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Ruth Angel is our Health Care Assistant who can see you for blood tests, blood pressure checks, ECG's and health checks. 

Practice Manager Having been with the Practice for more than 30 years I have seen many changes. My role throughout the years has been very varied but has always been exciting and challenging! I have come to know many patients personally over the years, watching some of them grow up and go on to have families of their own. The Practice team strive to provide a high standard of service. As the Practice Manager I oversee the day to day running of the practice which includes liaising with the Clinical Commissioning Group[CCG], health care professionals including our own doctors and nurses, administrative staff and of course dealing with all aspects of patient care. I also have a strategic planning role together with the partners.

The Practice Secretarial and Administration Team Provide support to the doctors and manage referrals and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act.

Responsibilities include the vital job of making sure accurate data is recorded on your electronic clinical record and booking your appointments to the hospital via the electronic e-referral system.

Freedom of Information requests should be made to:

Practice Secretary

Barrack Lane Medical Centre

1 Barrack Lane

Ipswich IP1 3NQ

Tel: 01473 252827

Our Care Navigators are the lynch-pins of our team. They have the tremendously difficult job of making sure you see, speak to, or contact the member of the practice team you need to.

As we actually offer nearly a 1000 appoinments per week they have to be incredibly efficient especially as they also have to help you with prescriptions and test results.

Karen Howlett and Abarna Thomson are our in-house pharmacists who oversee repeat prescriptions, manage daily medication queries and undertake medication reviews. Part of their role is to run audits to maintain a high level of safe prescribing.

We also house 3 Pharmacy Technicians, Pete Dyer, Natasha Maxwell and Rosa Osborne supporting the Team.

The midwifery team do a fantastic job in providing high quality, caring and pragmatic ante-natal care for our pregnant ladies at the practice. They are also often present on the maternity unit to deliver your baby in person!

The District Nursing Team provide nursing care for the adult housebound patients registered at the Practice. They are employed by Suffolk Community Healthcare and provide a service 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. You can contact their service via the reception staff during surgery hours. A member of the team will then contact you to discuss your nursing needs.

Health Visitors

We have 2 Health Visitors, one based at Whitton Clinic for Barrack Lane Patients and one based at Chantry Clinic for Stoke Park Patients.

If you have any concerns regarding problems with your child's behaviour, eating or sleeping patterns, toileting, speech or language development, the Health Visitors can be contacted on 0345 607 8866

Each GP surgery has a Mental Health Link Worker. They are specialists in their field and have a great deal of knowledge about mental health care and the resources available locally to assist your mental health & wellbeing. You can access this service if you over 18.