LARNE HEALTH CENTRE - Key Persons
Dr Casey joined the Practice as a Partner in November 2021. She works 4 sessions per week. Dr Casey has an interest in Paediatric Medicine and Women's Health
Dr Armstrong works 4 sessions per week. Dr Armstrong has a Special Interest in Family Planning, Palliative Care and Dermatology.
Dr Nnamani is our ST3 Trainee and joined the Practice in February 2023. Dr Nnamani works 6 sessions per week and has a special interest in Dermatology and Paediatrics.
Dr Brown works 6 sessions per week and has Special Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Minor Surgery.
Dr Roma Caldwell joined the practice in September 2006 and became a partner in June 2008. She has special interest in family planning.
Dr Caldwell works 3 sessions per week.
Karen has been working with the team since 2018. She has a wealth of experience having worked as a Clerical Officer in Greenisland for 18 years.
Megan joined our team in April 2020 and has a wealth of knowledge as she comes from a Pharmacy background.
Zoe is a registered Nurse who is assisting in patient care and Practice Nurse duties, as directed by and under the supervision of Lead Practice Nurse Una Allen, Practice Manager and GPs. Zoe works collaboratively with Una and undertakes Childhood Vaccinations, Adult Vaccinations, Carers Reviews, Cervical Smears and General Health Checks. Zoe's role will expand according to her training schedule.
Job Titles:
- Management Support Officer
Carly is a Management Support Officer. She not only provides support and assistance to the Manager but to the whole Admin and Clinical teams. She is also trained to take blood pressure readings and fit 24 hour blood pressure monitor.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Nursing Team
Eimear is the newest member of the Nursing Team after joining in 2023. Eimear undertakes Childhood Vaccinations, Adult Vaccinations, Carers Reviews, and General Health Checks. Eimear's role will expand according to her training schedule.
Elaine joined the Team in December 2022. Elaine has a background of working in a Medical Supplies company.
Irene has an interest in chronic disease management, diabetes and weight reduction. Irene works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
As well as undertaking Administrative Duties Karen is fully trained to take Blood Samples and to assist with other Clinical Procedures.
As well as undertaking Administrative Duties Lee is fully trained to take Blood Pressure readings and fit 24 hour blood pressure monitor.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Complaints Officer
Tanya is the Manager and she has been with the practice since it was established in 1999. Tanya works closely with the doctors to ensure that all services are provided effectively and efficiently. She oversees all aspects of the practice's activities and organisation. She is responsible for ensuring that the practice continues to develop and improve in all areas.
Tanya has completed a Diploma in Primary Care Management. Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Project Management.
Tanya is also the Complaints Officer together with Dr Caldwell and Dr Armstrong. Should you have any complaints or suggestions on how we could improve our practice, you should contact Tanya on 028 2826 1910.
Una joined the practice in October 2006 and runs the immunisation, asthma, cervical smear, smoking cessation, and health review clinics. She has an interest in chronic disease management, diabetes and weight reduction. Una works all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Una is a Nurse Prescriber which enables her to prescribe medications for patients.
Job Titles:
- Management Support Officer
Ashleigh is a Management Support Officer and she and Carly work closely together to ensure systems and processes are robust and effective.
Karen our Practice Pharmacist and works closely with the practice. She performs regular medication reviews, monitors our prescriptions and undertakes regular Audits. You may be contacted by Karen regarding your medication or changes to your medication. She has an interest in Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management. She is also a Prescriber.
Sarah our Practice Pharmacist and works closely with the practice. She performs regular medication reviews, monitors our prescriptions and undertakes regular Audits. You may be contacted by Karen regarding your medication or changes to your medication. Sarah has an interest in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and management. She is also a Prescriber.