Our Team

I am the  GP trainer for the practice – mentoring our doctors who are training to be GPs. I am also the palliative care lead and try my best to … [continue] Dr Sarah Griffiths

I lead on diabetes care at the practice and have an interest in infection. I teach junior doctors here at the practice and student doctors at Manchester Medical School. Outside … [continue] Dr Michael Evans

I have a particular interest in children’s health. As a keen sportsman and cyclist I enjoy promoting physical wellbeing for all my patient’s through diet and exercise where possible. I … [continue] Dr Michael Bradley

I have an interest in Women’s health and enjoy the variety and holistic aspect of general practice. I also work teaching Medical students at Manchester Medical school. Outside of work, … [continue] Dr Genevieve Shimwell

I am an academic GP working clinically at Finney Lane on Mondays. I am currently completing my PhD on obesity at Loughborough University, funded by the Wellcome Trust.

I love the variety that comes through my door in general practice. I’ve done extra study in geriatrics, palliative medicine and women’s health. I work part of the week teaching … [continue] Dr Laura Barnfield

I joined our Finney Lane Surgery in October 2022 as a Women’s Health Specialist. I have been passionate about women’s health for my entire career which spans more than 25 years … [continue] Dr Manju Navani

I am the lead practice nurse at the surgery. I lead on diabetes with Dr Evans, and also cover childhood immunisations, travel health and smears, along with all chronic disease … [continue] Faye Keating

I have recently left District Nursing to join the surgery as a Practice Nurse. My role includes giving vaccinations, health promotion, and chronic disease management. Currently, my time outside work … [continue] Rachel Quayle

I love my role here at Finney Lane Surgery. I have worked here for 4 years, during that time I have done clinical and admin roles. I enjoy working as … [continue] Kate Walsh

I have worked at Finney Lane Surgery for 3 years now. I started my journey here as a receptionist which I loved but I wanted to establish a career in … [continue] Chelsea Wraxall

As the Practice Business Manager I ensure the smooth, efficient running of the practice; supporting the GP Partners and managing all business, staffing, operational and administrative areas of the practice. … [continue] Michelle Cowgill

I am the Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner at the surgery. I offer goal based low intensity psychological interventions to those individuals who may struggle to access talking therapies.

I am a social prescriber at Finney Lane. I help patients with anything that can impact on overall wellbeing – that isn’t clinical or medical. Whether you have a specific … [continue] Chris Lynas