Pencoed Medical Centre

I went to school in Heolddu Comprehensive, Bargoed and trained at St. George’s Hospital London qualifying in 1992 (along with Harry Hill!) I have been GP trainer for Bridgend GP scheme since 2002 and Educational Supervisor for hospital doctors since 2007. My main special area of interest is Sports & Exercise Medicine having completed a five year Masters Degree in 2009 at Bath University. I am currently club medical officer to Ospreys Rugby having previously been with Treorchy, Bridgend, Celtic Warriors and Welsh Students. I also provide cover for Wales Under 18 & 20s. Outside the practice I enjoy my involvement in rugby as well as keeping fit and recently taken up sea kayaking. Most of all I value my time with my family, especially with my wife and two young sons, who make me laugh every day.

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I was brought up in Cardiff and trained and qualified at UCL, London. I am married with two children. I am a fluent Welsh speaker and happy to hold consultations in Welsh. I am an ex Bridgend RFC rugby player and enjoy choral singing. I also also work in the specialist cardiology clinic at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital on Wednesdays.
As well as an interest in Heart Failure, I am the Epilepsy & Asthma lead for the practice and a GP Trainer

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After leaving school, I did a 3 year degree at University College Cardiff and graduated with a BSc in Pharmacology. I then went to Medical School in Cardiff and qualified as a Doctor in 1992. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners and hold the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (which came in handy when I unexpectedly delivered my second son at home). I have been trained in acupuncture by the British Medical Acupuncture Society. My medical interests include minor surgery and medical education. I perform vasectomies for the region at the Pencoed Clinic.

As well as General Practice, I also work for the British Medical Journal as the GP Editor of BMJ Onexamination.com - a revision resource for Doctors sitting postgraduate medical exams. I am member of Coeliac UK's Health Advisory Council and an MSc External Examiner for the University of South Wales. I am a Welsh speaker and I'm happy to hold consultations in Welsh. I have 4 grown up children and live in Cardiff with my wife, who is also a Doctor returning to frontline medicine after taking time out to bring up our children. My hobbies include cycling, playing the guitar, listening to music of all kinds and I love great food (which just about rules out anything I've cooked for myself).

I was brought up in Maesteg and did my GP training at Pencoed Medical Centre. I am married with two daughters. My medical interests include gynaecology, contraception, family planning and child heaht. My hobbies include skiing, shopping and good food!