Our Team
GP Partners
Dr Sarah Griffiths
GMC Number: 4620879
GP (Partner)
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 toDr Sarah Griffiths[continue]
Dr Michael Evans
GMC Number: 6157656
GP (Partner)
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. OutsideDr Michael Evans[continue]
Dr Michael Bradley
GMC Number: 7148913
GP (Partner)
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. IDr Michael Bradley[continue]
Salaried GP's
Dr Genevieve Shimwell
GMC Number: 6114910
GP (Salaried)
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,Dr Genevieve Shimwell[continue]
Dr Manju Navani
Gynaecologist
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 yearsDr Manju Navani[continue]
Dr Joe Hutchinson
GMC Number: 7511288
GP (Salaried)
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.
Dr Laura Barnfield
GMC Number: 7074019
GP (Salaried)
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 teachingDr Laura Barnfield[continue]
Dr Louise Allan
GMC Number: 4630522
GP (Salaried)
I’m delighted to be a part of the fantastic team here at Finney Lane Surgery, having been a Stockport GP for over 20 years! I have an interest in Women’sDr Louise Allan[continue]
Practice nurses
Faye Keating
Lead Practice Nurse
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 diseaseFaye Keating[continue]
Pat Peach
Practice Nurse
I have had the privilege of working in the NHS for 45 years and been involved in Primary Care for over 30 years, first as a District Nurse, then asPat Peach[continue]
Additional healthcare staff
Kate Walsh
Healthcare Assistant
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 asKate Walsh[continue]
Chelsea Wraxall
Healthcare Assistant
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 inChelsea Wraxall[continue]
Practice manager
Michelle Cowgill
Practice Business Manager
Female
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.Michelle Cowgill[continue]
Practice staff
Julia Sadka
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.
Chris Lynas
Social Prescriber
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 specificChris Lynas[continue]



