DR DONAL HYNES qualified in Galway in 1979. Having worked in London and Bristol hospitals for some time he obtained the specialist qualification in General Medicine (MRCP) and also the diploma in Elderly Care (DGM). He joined the practice in 1988, and has since obtained an MSc degree in Health Care from Exeter University. He has special interest in family medicine and joint disease. He is involved nationally in the care of elderly and rheumatic disease. He is doctor for the Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Football Club. Dr Hynes was previously the Professional Executive Committee Chairman of NHS Somerset and currently the Vice Chair of the NHS Alliance.

DR SYED AKHTER qualified from Dow Medical College, Karachi, and trained as a surgeon in Ireland before joining Somerset Bridge Medical Centre in 2002. He obtained fellowship in surgery in 1996 from the Royal College of Surgeons. His main interest includes Extended Minor Surgery in which he holds the specialist qualification (FRCS). Dr Akhter moved to Bridgwater with his wife and family in 2002.

DR WULF FRANZEN is a salaried GP at Redgate and Somerset Bridge Medical Centres. He specialises in dermatology and once a month runs a cryotherapy clinic at the surgery for skin disorders.  Dr Franzen works on Mondays, Tuesday afternoons and Fridays.

Dr Tyler graduated MBChB from Bristol University in 1993. After a year of house officer posts in Taunton, his next training post was as a GP trainee in Bridgwater, at Taunton Road Medical Centre. After hospital medicine training in the south west and passing the MRCP exam, he returned to Bridgwater for the second time in 1999- this time to work at Brent House Surgery. He passed the DRCOG and qualified as a GP in 2000. For 14 years he was a GP partner at Burnham-on-Sea, where he passed MRCGP in 2010.

In 2016, Dr Tyler returned to Bridgwater for the third time in his career. He is very pleased to be working at Somerset Bridge and Redgate every day apart from Mondays. His particular interest is GP training.

Dr Mengu joined the practice as a salaried doctor in November 2016 and works part-time Monday/Thurs/Fridays. She trained in London. She enjoys working with patients and developing a shared understanding of their illness, so that individuals and families can thrive.

The role of the Nurse Pracitioner within the practice is to offer appointments to patients with acute problems who may need to be seen the same day

Sister Sue Johnstone has been with the practice since March 1990. She specialises in diabetes care, coronary heart disease, family planning, and the taking of smears.

Emma Gulliver joined the practice in 2005 and is a generalist nurse dealing with immunisations, asthma, family planning, hypertension, anticoagulation, epilepsy reviews, smears and dressings.

Melissa joined the practice team in December 2015 having worked as a Staff Nurse in both the community and acute hospital setting for the past 8 years.   Her most recent role was working on the Stroke Unit at Williton Community Hospital.

Melissa supports patients with the management of respiratory disease .

Alex joined the team in December 2016.  She has a special interest in cardiology having worked for a number of years within the cardiology department at Musgrove Park Hospital.  

Alex has recently completed her asthma diploma and now reviews patients with respiratory conditions.

Callum joined the team in August 2017, having previously worked in the Emergency Department at Musgrove Park Hospital.

He is a member of the Duty Team who regularly provides Telephone Triage and assesses the needs of patients who request an urgent appointment, signposting them to the most appropriate member of the practice team.

Callum currently performs blood tests, ECGs, wound management, adult immunisation.

Dawn undertakes blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure checks, wound care, pre-birthday reviews and flu vaccinations.  She also supports patient for weight management.

Dawn runs a regular Drop-In session at Bridgwater College as part of our Needadoc service.

Mrs Kathy Bartley, and Mrs Janet Young, Duty Managers are available to assist with patient comments and complaints. Mrs Anita Ellis is the Data Manager and deals with all issues of confidentiality, the recording of data on notes. Anita also is the duty manager. Any issues or concerns please direct to Anita Ellis. Mrs Carla Meynell and Miss Sophie Amghar are the Medical Secretaries who support the clinical Healthcare Team with administration.

 Diane, Allison, Lisa, Diana, Hilary, Jess, Cherrie, Ann, Wendy, Nikki, Maureen, Jane and Claire are trained and experienced staff who are here to help with all your repeat prescriptions, certificates, appointments and other queries. During all surgery opening hours, there will always be a receptionist available who can help you.

The community nurses attached to Redgate Medical Centre provide nursing care at home and in residential settings. The aim of the Community Nursing Service is to provide assessments, nursing care, support and health education for both patients and their carers. Nursing care is provided for patients with long and short term illnesses, patients with disabilities, terminal illness and those recently discharged from hospital.

The District Nursing team can be contacted at the Hub by telephoning:  0300 323 0021 or by leaving a message on the answer phone, which the District Nurse Team will answer as soon as they can.