“A modern GP practice
delivering a traditional service”

Alvanley Family Practice

Our Team

Doctors

Dr Viren Mehta

Dr Viren Mehta

MB ChB

GP Partner
Male

Dr Mehta is one of our Senior GP Partners, and first joined Cheadle Medical Practice in 2003 as a trainee, later becoming a partner in 2006, before joining Alvanley FamilyDr Viren Mehta[continue]

Dr Tariq Shah

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 joined Alvanley Family Practice in 2024. In additionDr Tariq Shah[continue]

Dr Yousaf Khan

Dr Yousaf Khan

MRCGP MBBS MRCS

GP Partner
Male

Dr Yousaf Khan has been a GP Partner at Cheadle Medical Practice since 2017 and joined Alvanley Family Practice in 2024. He leads on Minor Operations and Joint Injections forDr Yousaf Khan[continue]

Dr Kathryn Yeates

Dr Kathryn Yeates

MBBS Newcastle 2003, MRCGP 2008

GP Partner
Female

Dr Yeates was a salaried GP at Cheadle Medical Practice for ten years before becoming a partner in 2023, and becoming a partner of Alvanley Family Practice in 2024.  Dr Kathryn Yeates[continue]

Dr Zafar Mahmood

Dr Zafar Mahmood

GP Partner
Male

Dr Mahmood has worked across a number of practices before joining Cheadle Medical Practice as a partner in 2023, becoming a partner of Alvanley Family Practice in 2024.   PatientDr Zafar Mahmood[continue]

Dr Claudia Gunga

Salaried GP
Female

Salaried GP since 2022   Patient Testimonials about Dr Gunga: “Claudia found i had extremely high BP at a routine appointment. I was immediately started me on medication, with followDr Claudia Gunga[continue]

Dr Cameron Mackellar

Dr Cameron Mackellar

Salaried GP
Male

Salaried since 2024

Dr Michael Marshall

Salaried GP
Male

Salaried GP since 2021   Patient Testimonials about Dr Marshall: “Dr Marshall is a excellent doctor very empathetic with my condition and gave good advice and guidance”

Dr Grace Wilkinson

Salaried GP
Female

Salaried GP since 2021 Patient Testimonials about Dr Wilkinson: “I saw Dr Wilkinson who gave me good advice and I also saw Sarah the asthma nurse the day after whoDr Grace Wilkinson[continue]

Other Healthcare Staff

Sean McEwan

Sean McEwan

Enhanced Paramedic Practitioner

This role is new to our practice, Sean McEwan brings a wealth of experience to the team as our first Enhanced Paramedic Practitioner. Primary Care Paramedics are responsible for providingSean McEwan[continue]

Sister Sarah Latchford

Sister Sarah Latchford

Practice Nurse
Female

Patient Testimonials about Sister Latchford: “Sarah is the best nurse. She is attentive and always provides the best care.” “Sarah is just amazing and no matter how busy her daySister Sarah Latchford[continue]

Rachel Sinker

Trainee Nurse Associate (ARRS) on placement
Female

Faye Moffatt

Faye Moffatt

Healthcare Assistant
Female

Leah Fitzpatrick

Leah Fitzpatrick

Phlebotomist
Female

Nick Platt

First Contact Physiotherapist

Our experienced physiotherapist, Nick, is here to help with muscular and joint conditions. He works as part of our Primary Care Network (PCN), helping patients in a number of localNick Platt[continue]

Practice Management

Peter Woodward

Peter Woodward

Managing Partner

Pete has provided strategic leadership for Alvanley Famly Practice since 2023. He is currently responsible for overseeing three Stockport practices (Cheadle Medical Practice, Alvanley Family Practice, Woodley Village Surgery), andPeter Woodward[continue]

Sharon Moore

Sharon Moore

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is involved in managing the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality ofSharon Moore[continue]

Sara Bell

Finance Officer & Chief Administrator

The Finance Officer is responsible for all financial claims and practice funding issues. With her Chief Administrator hat on Sara will also manage the flow of specialist requests such as DVLASara Bell[continue]

Natalie Fitzpatrick

Natalie Fitzpatrick

Patient Services Team Manager

The PST Manager is responsible for the day to day provision of adequate patient care and upholding professional standards, for training the team and ensuring consistent practice. Natalie also managesNatalie Fitzpatrick[continue]

Patient Services Team


(Including Reception and Secretarial Support) The Patient Services Team provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They provide signposting informationPatient Services Team[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.

Community Midwife


The Community Midwives use our practice as a base in order to provide a convenient service for pregnant patients. They help guide patients through their pregnancy, and link into hospital.

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 years.

Pharmacists


Our Integrated 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.

Wellbeing Practitioners


Our Social Prescribing Link Worker, Rod, is here to look at people’s health as a whole, rather than individual specific issues. He helps our patients find local services to meetWellbeing Practitioners[continue]

Senior Mental Health Practitioner


We can link any of our patients who are over the age of 18 to Mental Health Nursing Services. Katie El Ouarrat and her trainee associate Sanya work across theSenior Mental Health Practitioner[continue]

Additional Resources Roles


We have regular access to the following Care Co-ordinators for your specific needs and ongoing care or safety requirements Pain Management and Addictions Health Coach (every fortnight) Cancer Care CoordinatorAdditional Resources Roles[continue]

Practice Champions


Our Practice Champions are a group of patient volunteers that lead our Patient Participation Group (PPG), promote social activities and work with our local community and partners. They run ourPractice Champions[continue]