There are currently nine GP's at Inverbervie Medical Practice who all provide general medical care.  In addition many of the doctors have areas of specialist interest which extend the services available to the population further.

BSc (Hons), MB ChB, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFFP, LFHom

Graduated from Aberdeen University in 1997 and joined the practice in 2001.  Special interests include Homeopathy, Asthma, Women's Health and Family Planning.

BA (Hons), MB ChB, MRCGP

Graduated from Aberdeen University in 2006 and joined the practice in October 2016.  Special interests include Dermatology (skin) and Medicine for the Elderly.

MB ChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP

Dr Bentley works with us on a part-time basis.  She graduated from Aberdeen University in 1991 and came to work at the practice in 1999.  Special interests include Child Health Screening, Women's Health and Family Planning including the fitting of Implanons and IUS (coils).  She also administers intra-articular injections to the knee and shoulder.

Dr. Patterson was originally a Locum GP but is now employed with the practice.  She works part-time and works on a Monday and a Wednesday.

Dr. Webster was originally a GPST3 but is now employed with the practice.  She works part-time and works on a Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Dr. Blake is an experienced GP who joined us in January 2023.  He works part-time and works a half day Tuesday and all day Friday.

Dr. Addis was a GP Trainee at the practice and now works permanently with us three days a week - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Dr. Eardley was a GP Trainee at the practice and now works permanently with us two days a week - Wednesday and half-day Thursday.

Dr. Garang was a GP Trainee at the practice and now works permanently with us two days a week - Wednesday and Thursday.

Teaching & Training

Student Teaching

We are a teaching practice and you may be asked if you agree to a medical student or a physician's associate student being involved in your contact with the practice.  The time spent in general practice is invaluable in their training and though we hope you will agree to these requests, if you decline, it will not affect your care in any way.

Physician Associate Trainees

Physician Associate Trainees are post-graduate students who will be performing clinical roles within varied healthcare settings.

GP Trainee

We are delighted to announce that Inverbervie Medical Practice is now a fully registered GP training practice.

Dr. Hafizi has just started on her GP training but is also combining this with Public Health.  Dr. Hafizi is with us until February 2026 and then will return as she progresses through her GP and Public Health training.

Dr. Zani will be returning to us following maternity leave to continue her GP training at the end of November 2026.  She will be with the practice until September 2028.

Dr. Stopher-Walker is an ST1 doctor who will be joining our practice to complete her GP specialist training.  Dr. Stopher-Walker will be with us from August 2026 to the start of February 2027, when she will return to hospital work until August 2028, when she will be in practice for a year to complete her training. 

Dr. Adams is an ST1 doctor who will be joining our practice to complete her GP specialist training.  Dr. Adams will be with us from August 2026 to the start of February 2027, when she will return to hospital work until August 2028, when she will be in practice for a year to complete her training. 

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Debbie joined the practice in January 2020.

At the present time her role is seeing patients on a Face-2-Face basis in the surgery or dealing with eConsult queries and also carrying out telephone consultations.

Debbie is an experienced practitioner, however, she does not deal with gynaecological or mental health issues.

Treatment Room Nurse/Diabetic Nurse (Part-Time)

Healthcare Assistants support Practice Nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or ANP/GP requests one.

Practice Manager (Full-Time)

The Practice Manager is involved in the day-to-day non-clinical aspects of running the practice and manages all administration and nursing staff.  This involves finance, health & safety and personnel.  She is always happy to receive any suggestions you may have on improving our service.  Any information you share with her is kept strictly confidential.

Office Manager (Part-Time)

The Office Manager supports the Practice Manager in day-to-day activities of the main office.

Finance Officer/Secretary (Part-Time)

The Finance Officer supports the Practice Manager in the financial running of the practice.  She deals with the day-to-day financial position of the business.

Part-Time Receptionist/Data Administrator.

Date Administrator (Part Time)

Part-Time Receptionist/Data Administrator.

The Receptionists are the first point of contact for the practice and deal with queries both face-to-face and by telephone.  The Receptionists are a vital part of the day-to-day running of the practice and are the liaison between patient and GP.  Please always be courteous and treat reception staff as you yourself would wish to be treated.

Receptionist/Lead Administrator (Full Time).

Part-Time.

Part-Time.

Part Time.

Part-Time.

Part-Time.

The Secretary deals with all administration activities including hospital referrals, private referrals, expediting referrals and hospital appointments.

Our Pratice Pharmacist, Catherine Lau, started with us on 25.09.2023.  She works all day Monday, Thursday and Friday.  She will be one of two Practice Pharmacist's who will call regarding your medication.

Sarah Jack is an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist IP who has joined our team and works in the practice for three days a week.

Rachel Reid is a community Pharmacist who works from Inverbervie Medical Practice every Tuesday.  She will contact you regarding your medication.

Community Staff Nurse (Part-Time)

**PLEASE NOTE ALL COMMUNITY SERVICES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY RECENT PANDEMIC**

The Community Nursing Team provide skilled nursing care to mainly housebound patients and care home residents with complicated or long-term medical conditions.

Working alongside our GP's, Social Work Care Managers, Home Care Supervisors, Marie Curie Nursing Staff, McMillan Nurses, Allied Healthcare professionals and voluntary agencies, all care for patients requiring any input , will have their care provision co-ordinated by the Community Nursing Team, following assessment.

All the qualified nurses in Inverbervie team are registered mentors for Robert Gordon University student nurses. Through a structured community placement of up to 12 weeks, all students gain knowledge, insight and valuable experience working alongside all of the team members. Education standards are closely monitored and teaching of students, new staff, families and carers is a high priority.

Contact Details

The Community Nursing team may be contacted as follows:

Monday – Friday: 08.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Tel: (01561) 361378

Saturday and Sunday: 08.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Tel: (01569) 792046

At all other times please contact Marie Curie/Out-of-Hours/Night Nursing Service on 0845 424 424.

Physiotherapist (Part-Time)