DR CARLA ROWE

MBChB DRCOG DFFP MRCGP

Born in 1970 I qualified in 1993 from Birmingham Medical School. After working in various hospitals in the Midlands, I spent some time working in Accident & Emergency in New Zealand. On returning to the UK I moved down to Cornwall and have been a GP in the county since 1997. I run the young persons clinic with Karen Morris, and am a trainer for our GP Registrars. I am married and live near Truro. Outside of work I am kept busy looking after our 2 energetic young children. When not providing a taxi service to various school and social activities I love to escape for long walks with our black Labrador Jess. I enjoy dealing with the wide variety of problems encountered in General Practice and feel privileged to be part of such an enthusiastic and caring primary care team. My areas of special interest are young persons services, contraception and sexual health.

DR BENJAMIN PENFOLD

BMBS MRCGP

Having completed my medical school training in Cornwall, it was clear to me that Cornwall is an amazing place to live, and this is where I wanted to settle. I qualified from Peninsula Medical School in 2008. After graduating, I completed my junior doctor years at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital. I briefly left Cornwall to get some A&E experience in New Zealand prior to returning to Cornwall to train as a GP. After a brief spell of being a locum I was lucky enough to join Rosmellyn Surgery in 2016. Although I really enjoy the variety of being a GP, I particularly enjoy sports injury, mental health and the complexity of chronic disease management. Within Rosmellyn, I perform minor procedures for our patients and work alongside Addaction in managing drug addiction. Along with Dr Rowe, I also train GP trainees that are placed within our surgery. Alongside working at Rosmellyn I currently work one day a week in the Urgent Treatment Centre at West Cornwall Hospital managing acute injuries and illness. When not at work, I try to get out and enjoy the Cornish coast and sea, depending on what the weather and tides allow....

DR ED SCHWARZ

I graduated from Peninsula Medical School in 2011 and then did my Junior Doctor years across the South West, working alongside Dr Tunstall in North Devon. I then went to New Zealand where I worked as a Resident Medical officer across a variety of specialties including Emergency Department. I completed my GP training in Cornwall before taking up the role as GP Partner at Rosmellyn. I have a keen interest in medical education, having completed my PgCert Clin Ed and currently work with the Medical school. I am proud to be joining the team in the new Medical Centre and truly believe and hope we can deliver effective and safe healthcare to the population of Penzance, whilst maintaining the core values of general practice and being a 'family physician'.

DR GEORGIE PRESCOTT

Female

I studied at Peninsula Medical School, graduating in 2011 and then completed my Foundation Doctor years in Cornwall. I went on to work in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine in Edinburgh for two years before deciding that I wanted to pursue a career in General Practice in the South West. Having completed my General Practice Training in 2021, I started working at Rosmellyn at the start of 2022. I also work for the Out of Hours Service, and I have a particular interest in Palliative Care. I also have a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education. I have 2 young children who keep me very busy when I am not at work. I love living in Cornwall as I am naturally drawn to anything involving the sea including paddle boarding, swimming, surfing, wind surfing, sailing and wing foiling. I also like to do a bit of running when I have the time.

DR LUCY STEPHENS

DR RYAN JUDGE

DR ALEXA HOLLOW

I studied at St George’s Hospital Medical School in Tooting, and stayed on in South West London for my junior doctor training. I then moved to Bristol and started my General Practice Training working across community and hospital based jobs. I completed my final years of GP training in Cornwall before starting at Rosmellyn. I have a young family who keep me busy but in my spare moments I enjoy gardening, swimming, yoga and paddle boarding. I love the variety of General Practice, and am especially interested in sexual and reproductive health and palliative care.

KAREN MORRIS

Born in Uganda in 1969 and brought up in the Middle East, I did my nurse training at University College and Middlesex Hospitals in London. After qualifying in 1991 I gained extensive surgical experience first in London, and then at West Cornwall Hospital. I’ve been in General Practice since. My special interests are diabetes, contraception and sexual health. I’m involved in running the young persons Drop In clinic, working to improve their access to health care by making the service as user friendly as possible. I am a qualified nurse prescriber. I love festivals, body boarding and photography.

THERESA (TERRY) COOK

RN

I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2005. I have worked in General Practice since 2006 with a brief spell as a Theatre Nurse. I am the Learning Disabilities lead here. I enjoy all aspects of the job especially wound care. I have two children and live at home with my husband and cat. In my spare time I like coastal walking and Zumba.

NATALIE DAVY

Natalie is one of our Practice Nurses.

ANNA PARKER

Anna is our new Practice Nurse who started with us in April 2022.

RACHEL JONES

LYNDSEY FELLOWS

LORNA NICHOLAS

Practice Manager

LAURA HOWELLS

Deputy Practice Manager

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TRINA WILLIAMS

Clinical System Manager

LUCY WATTS

Deputy Clinical Systems Manager

LINDY PREECE

General Office Manager

EMILY SEMMENS

Practice Administrator

RACHAEL SELLORS

PA to Administration Team

SASHA OSBORNE

Reception Manager

SIAN WILLIAMS

SOPHIE JENKIN

JESS HARVEY

KATIE ROBERTS

ROSIE EMPSON

KATIE THOMAS

KATRINA LEE

STEPHANIE DYMOND

DISTRICT NURSE

The District Nurses are based at Bellair and can be contacted on 01736 755756.

COMMUNITY MATRON

Community Matron

Our community matron will see people with serious chronic illnesses and try to help them look after their condition at home. They will also help with rehabilitation to home after periods in hospital for elderly and frail people.

HEALTH VISITORS

Health visitors provide support for children and their families from before birth to full time school age. Our health visitor can be contacted on 01736 571100 and on facebook at HealthVisitorsCornwall

MIDWIFE TEAM

The midwife team base themselves at West Cornwall Hospital. They will support you through all stages of your pregnancy. If you are newly pregnant or need to contact them, please call the midwives on 01736 874180.

TIM ROWLAND

Physiotherapist Tim works with us at Rosmellyn two days a week

KLARA SUDBURY

Social Prescriber

Our social prescriber Klara can help to link patients with a range of local, non-medical activities, opportunities and support that can improve your health and help you to ‘live life to the full’.