Our Team
Doctors

Dr Sarah Griffiths
GP
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
GP
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
GP
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]

Dr Genevieve Shimwell
GP
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 Joe Hutchinson
GP
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
GP
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
GP
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]
Associate Specialist

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]
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]

Rachel Quayle
Practice Nurse
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 workRachel Quayle[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]