Our Staff

Practice Management

VANESSA WOODLEY

Managing Director

Vanessa, alongside our partners, provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to drive the success of our organisation. Vanessa oversees all operational aspects, including the development and implementation of business strategies aimed at optimising organisational performance and fostering growth.

CHARLI JOHNSON

Deputy Practice Manager

Charli plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our practice. Charli assists in overseeing daily activities, making sure that both administrative and clinical functions run seamlessly. Her support is crucial in maintaining the practice’s overall effectiveness and efficiency.

LAUREN GROSE

Patient Services Manager

Lauren is the cornerstone of our patient care experience, dedicated to making every interaction seamless, compassionate, and efficient. Lauren oversees the patient services team, she is also adept at handling patient complaints, ensuring a positive experience for everyone we serve.

Clinical Partners

DR THOMAS BROUGHTON

MB, BS, MRes, MRCGP – Partner

Tom graduated in 2011 from Norwich Medical School and gained a Masters in Health Research with distinction. He completed GP training in 2018 and became a GP partner in 2019. He is an Educational Supervisor for the University of Oxford. He has a special interest in medical education, palliative care and men's health.

DR MICHAEL MULHOLLAND

BSc, MB, ChB, DRCOG, MSc (Med Ed), FRCGP – Partner

Michael qualified in 1994 and become a GP at Unity Health in 1999. His clinical interests include psychological illness and health promotion. He has been involved in Medical Education throughout his time in practice. He is on the leadership team of the Royal College of General Practitioners where as Honorary Secretary he leads on their Clinical Policy.

DR ANNA FURLONGER

MB, BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DCH , DFSRH, PGCCE - Partner

Anna qualified from the Royal Free Hospital in London in 1997 and enjoyed various hospital jobs in the South of England before moving to work at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, in various specialities for 3 years. Anna has been a Partner at the practice since 2002. She has special interests in Women’s Health, Paediatrics and Medical Education.

DR SARAH PADDOCK

MBChB (2008 Leicester), MRCGP, DRCOG, PGCME- Partner

Sarah qualified from the University of Leicester in 2008, and worked in various specialities before starting training in general practice. Sarah worked in Northampton for 9 years before moving to Unity Health and becoming a partner in 2023. Sarah has an interest in women's health and joint injections.

DR DENNIS PHANG

MBCHB MRCGP - Partner

Dennis qualified in 2014 from University of Leicester and became a GP in 2019. He has a wide experience in emergency medicine as well as paediatrics, and has a clinical interest in dermatology. Dennis worked in Northampton and Milton Keynes prior to joining Unity Health as a partner in May 2023.

DR DANIEL SALMON

MBBS MRCGP - Partner

Dan graduated from St George's, University of London in 2008. He moved to Oxfordshire for GP training in 2010 and qualified as a GP in 2013. He has worked as a partner in the Abingdon surgery since 2013. He joined the Unity Health team in August 2023, then became a Partner in January 2024 and Clinical Director for our primary care network.

DR ANNA WILLCOCK

BSc (Hons) MB ChB MRCS (ENT) MRCGP – Partner

Anna qualified in 2010 and initially undertook training in ENT and Audiovestibular medicine before moving to General Practice. She joined Unity Health in 2021, becoming a partner later that same year.

Salaried Doctors

DR HENRIETTA CHURCH

Bsc BS DFFP DRCOG MRCGP (LONDON 1999) – Salaried GP

Henrietta qualified in 1999 and was previously a Partner at a GP practice in London for 8 years. Following a move to Buckinghamshire she has been a GP with Unity Health since 2013. Henrietta is interested in all aspects of general practice, and is also a GP Appraiser.

DR MICHAEL RODGER

MBChB BSc (hons) MRCGP FRCAGP - Salaried GP

Completed his medical degree at Liverpool University in 2001, following which he worked in a range of hospital jobs in Cambridge, Oxford and Central London, including accident and emergency, general medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology and psychiatry.

DR OLIVIA LAYTON

Salaried GP

DR JUDY HERBERT

MBBS, IBSc, MRCGP – Salaried GP

Judy qualified in 2011 from Norwich Medical School and did her GP training in West Yorkshire before moving to Buckinghamshire. She is interested in all areas of general practice.

DR CLAIRE RUDIN

MB, BS, MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG – Salaried GP

Claire Qualified in 1992 and joined the Practice in 2014 as a salaried GP. Special interests in paediatrics and palliative care.

DR JAINI SHAH

MBCHB MRCGP Dip IBLM/BSLM – Salaried GP

Jaini graduated in 2009 from Birmingham university and completed her GP training in Barnet. She has a special interest in lifestyle medicine and perinatal mental health.

DR KATRINA WALKER

MBChB, BMSc, MRCGP – Salaried GP

Katrina qualified in 2012 from Dundee University Medical School and completed her GP training in Bucks. She has interests in all areas of general practice, including medical education.

Nurses & Health Care Assistants

TRACY CAMMACK

Lead Nurse

Tracy qualified in 1984 and has been part of our team since 1998. She has special interests in diabetes, immunisations, travel, cervical smears, wound care and asthma.

JULIA COATES

Lead Nurse

Julia qualified in 1980 and has been part of our team since 1991. Julia has been awarded a Queen’s Nurse title. Julia’s special interests are diabetes, asthma, travel health , wound care, immunisations and cervical screening.

JULIE B

Health Care Assistant

Julie has been an Health Care Assistant for 14 years and has been part of our team since 2010.

ANITA C

Health Care Assistant

Anita has been an Health Care Assistant for over 20 years and has been part of our team since 2021.

SARAH D

Health Care Assistant

HEATHER H

Nurse

Heather qualified in 1989 and has been part of our team since 2003. Heather has a special interest in asthma and childhood vaccinations.

SUE I

Health Care Assistant

Sue joined Unity Health in 2010 as a Health Care Assistant.

JO J

Nurse

Jo qualified in 1994 and has been part of our team since 2007. Jo has a special interest in asthma and COPD.

TEA M

Nurse

Tea became a qualified Nurse in 1998 and has been part of our team since 2021. Tea has a special interest in diabetes, wound care, leg ulcers and women's health.

DAISY M

Nurse Associate

Daisy qualified in 2023 and has been part of our team since 2018.

EMMA W

Nurse

Emma qualified in 2003 and has been part of our team since 2020. Emma has a special interest in asthma.

LOUISA W

Nurse Associate

Louisa qualified in 2023 and has been part of our team since 2017. She has a special interest in wound care and all aspects of treatment.

Allied Healthcare Professionals

RHIANNON C

Physicians Associate

MARTA G

Clinical Pharmacist

MARIE S

Paramedic

SANIA S

Physicians Associate

CHARLOTTE Z

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Locum Doctors

Occasionally, we may employ locum doctors to cover for one of our own GPs who is on holiday or study leave. A locum doctor is a qualified and experienced doctor who is fully conversant with the practice procedures and has access to the patient medical records.

Medical Students

We occasionally have medical students attached to the Practice. You will be informed if this applies to your consultation and will have the option to ask the student to leave.

Community Team

The Health Visitors give expert advice and support particularly for children and families. For Brill and Long Crendon please call 01844 212353; for Princes Risborough please call 01844 346803; for Chinnor and Thame please call 01865 903118. The Community Midwives work closely with the doctors to care for mothers before and after the delivery of their baby. Appointments can be made via reception.