KEPPOCH - Key Persons


Dr Barry McLachlan

Dr Barry McLachlan joined the practice as a third year Specialist Trainee in August 2023. He will be working with the Practice until August 2024. Consulting days: Monday - Friday.

Dr Clare J Keatley

MBChB (Glasgow 1999) MRCGP DRCOG DFFP. Dr Keatley joined the practice in 2003 and is one of our GP trainers. Her particular interests are diabetes, chronic kidney disease and contraceptive implant insertion and removal. Consulting days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Dr Derek Elliott

MBChB (Dundee 2015). Dr Elliott joined the practice as a final year Specialist Trainee in August 2019 where he completed his training. In August 2020, Dr Elliott became a salaried GP, directly employed by Keppoch Medical Practice. Consulting days: Tuesdays and Fridays.

Dr Douglas Rigg

MBChB (Aberdeen 2000) MRCGP DCH MSc (Primary Care). Dr Rigg joined the practice in 2006. He is one of the GP trainers and is particularly interested in cancer care, prescribing issues and respiratory disease. He also works for regional and national cancer networks so has reduced his time in clinical practice. Consulting days: Monday, Wednesday.

Dr Fiona Stewart

Dr Stewart joined the practice as a final year Specialist Trainee in August 2020 where she completed her training. In August 2022, Dr Stewart became a salaried GP, directly employed by Keppoch Medical Practice. Consulting days: Tuesdays and Fridays.

Dr Katie Padgham

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MBChB (Glasgow 1997) MRCPCH MRCGP. Dr Padgham joined the practice in 2009. Her particular interests are heart disease, stroke and hypertension. Consulting days: Tuesday - Friday.

Dr Lisa Robins

(Dundee 2009). Dr Robins joined the practice in November 2016 as a Deep End GP Research Fellow for 2 years. In November 2018, Dr Robins became a salaried GP, directly employed by Keppoch Medical Practice. Consulting days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Dr Robins is currently on maternity leave until December 2023.

Dr Petra Sambale

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SE (Frankfurt 1992) DRCOG DCH DFFP FRCGP Dr Sambale has been a partner in the practice since 2000. Her particular interests are in child health, epilepsy and dementia, and she is also a GP trainer. She speaks fluent German and basic Spanish. Consulting days: Monday - Thursday.

Dr William Yau

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  • Second Year Specialist
Dr William Yau joined the practice as a second year Specialist Trainee in February 2023. He will be working with the Practice until November 2024. Consulting days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Lesley Stewart

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  • Reception
Receptionists provide the first point of contact for patients with the practice. They can arrange appointments for you, provide information on services and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query.

Margaret Jamieson

Margaret Jamieson, SEN, was a Health Visiting Nurse attached to the practice for over 20 years. She is now our Health Care Support Worker, providing various health checks. She is available in the practice on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Mrs Fiona Coventry

Fiona Coventry joined the practice in 2014 and took on the role of Practice Manager in April 2020. She is responsible for all aspects of organisational management, ensuring that robust systems are in place to enable the team to provide a high standard of patient care.

Ms Nikki Smith

Nicola (Nikki) Smith is a Community Links Practitioner. Her role is to work with people to support them to live well, helping them to link in with helpful organisations and to participate in local activities that will benefit them personally. If you would like to speak to Nikki, please ask your doctor or nurse for a referral. Consulting days: Monday to Friday.

Sister Emma Fry

BSc Adult Nursing Sister Fry provides clinics for patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart failure, stroke and respiratory disease. She also offers family planning, menopause and lifestyle advice, such as smoking, alcohol and diet. Clinic days: Monday - Friday inclusive.

Sister Marie Harvey

Sister Harvey provides clinics for patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart failure, stroke and respiratory disease. She also offers family planning, menopause and lifestyle advice, such as smoking, alcohol and diet. Clinic days: Tuesday - Friday (inclusive).