Meet the Team

Our Doctors

Dr Alaa Al-Sebahi
GP Senior Partner

Dr Al is an enthusiastic and motivated GP with a strong focus on patient centred care. He is an excellent communicator and thrives on building long term Doctor-Patient relationships. Dr Al is UK trained GP who completed his Foundation medical training in Glasgow, Scotland. An experienced General Practitioner with substantial exposure to General and Emergency Medicine, Chronic disease management, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He began his speciality training as a Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow (MRCS). Dr Al has extensive experience in treating Musculoskeletal disease, Performing Minor operations (excision of skin lesion, lumps & bumps) and capable of doing Joint injections. During his GP Work in Sydney Australia, he has developed specialist interests in Dermatology, Skin Cancer Management, He did Advanced certificate in Skin cancer management and gained lot of practical experience in this field. Dr Al working days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, book appointment through calling Cedars medical centre reception 01270275606.

Dr Philip J Goodwin
GP Partner

Dr. Miranda Farmer
GP Partner

MB ChB, BSc(Hons), MRCGP, FFSRH, SFHEA
Qualified in 1992 from Manchester University
Joined the practice in 2014.

Dr Farmer’s Interests include female health including IUD (intrauterine device, or coil) and implant insertions and the education of medical students and GPs in training

Dr Fizah Shaheen
GP Partner

I qualified as a GP in 2015, undertaking my hospital training and GP training in North Staffordshire. Prior to this I completed my BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences at Durham University in 2004 followed by my Medical degree at Newcastle University in 2009. I then moved back home to North Staffordshire to be closer to my family and completed my hospital training and GP training in Staffordshire. I worked as a GP in North Staffordshire until 2019, when I joined the Cedars and became a GP Partner in April 2020. My interests are in medical education, having recently becoming a GP Trainer at the practice. I am also Clinical Lead for Early Cancer Diagnosis for SMASH PCN and I have interests in health technology and GP Mentoring. I have enjoyed working in Alsager and getting to know my patients. I look forward to getting to know more of you in the near future.

Dr Nichola Bishop
GP Partner

I have been a GP for 12 years, and recently moved to Alsager to be nearer my home and family. I enjoy getting to know my patient as a whole person, and not just as a disease. I have special interests in Minor Surgery, Women and Children, and Diabetes. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my children, running and watching Dr Who. I qualified from Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a BMedSci and MBBS; I have MRCGP and DRCOG; I have worked in Stoke (where I did 3 years of Surgical training before I decided to switch to being a GP), Macclesfield and Northwich. And I LOVE skiing (if I can go!).

Dr. Kate Archer
Salaried GP

Dr Alison Dockney (f)
Salaried GP

MBChB
Qualified at University of Manchester in 2009 & Royal College of General. Practitioners (RCGP) in 2015.  
Joined the practice in July 2023.

Our GP Registrars

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Dr Harrison
GP Registrar

The practice has been a training practice for GP registrars since 2018, successfully passing several quality assessments to achieve this. GP Registrars are qualified doctors fully registered with the GMC who are completing their specialist training before becoming fully qualified GPs. All colleagues in training are closely supervised by an experienced GP who is available to them at all times. Occasionally, trainees need to be assessed through video and you may be asked if you would kindly participate.

Dr Ali Muhammad
GP Registrar

The practice has been a training practice for GP registrars since 2018, successfully passing several quality assessments to achieve this. GP Registrars are qualified doctors fully registered with the GMC who are completing their specialist training before becoming fully qualified GPs. All colleagues in training are closely supervised by an experienced GP who is available to them at all times. Occasionally, trainees need to be assessed through video and you may be asked if you would kindly participate.

Our Nurses

Steve (m)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner

I trained at Manchester University and qualified as a Nurse in 2010, from there I started working in A+E within Greater Manchester first as a Staff Nurse then later Charge Nurse. I initially finished with a Diploma which I topped up to a full BSc in 2015 at the University of Manchester. From there I moved to work as a Clinical Educator within a fairly local A+E and completed the Health Assessment course. In 2019 I moved to Primary Care as a Nurse Practitioner at a Surgery in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Whilst there I completed my Prescribing course. I moved to Cedars in June 2023 and am currently completing my Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice.
 
I have 2 small children and in my spare time enjoy being a Dad! Spending time as a family and enjoying the little things in life. I have scuba-dived in the past and enjoy planning my next set of adventures

Eve (f)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Qualified in 2002 at Keele University. 

Diploma in Nursing Studies / 2015 at Staffordshire University – BSC Hons in Clinical Practice. A Trained Mentor and an Independent & Supplementary Prescriber.
Joined the practice in 2022 at a locum and officially in February 2024
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Helen (f)

Practice Nurse

I qualified in 2001 with a Diploma in Adult nursing from Keel University
I have worked in Primary care during my career . I have been a community staff nurse for district nursing , a school nurse and worked as a Practice Nurse for 10 years.

I have done additional studies and diplomas in Asthma , diabetes care and management and contraception care and sexual health.

I have a special interest in Women’s health and have recently done extra studies with the menopause Society into the care and management of menopause.

Pharmacy Team

Melanie (f)
Clinical Pharmacist

I have been a pharmacist for over 20 years. I qualified with a 1st Class Honours degree in Pharmacy in 2000 at Queen’s University, Belfast. I started out in community pharmacy and was a manager for almost 15 years back home in Northern Ireland.
I then moved into Primary care to gain more clinical experience and have worked in HM Prison service pharmacy.
I moved to England in 2019 and worked in Hospital Pharmacy for several years before moving up to Staffordshire.
 
I joined Cedars Medical centre in January 2023. I am responsible for Medication reviews, reconciling medicines on discharge from hospital, Hypertension Clinics, and Care Home reviews. You can book a face to face or telephone appointment with Myself Monday – Thursday.
 
I completed my Non-Medical Prescriber course at University of Salford in May 2023, which has enabled me to develop clinically and grow in confidence when treating my patients.
 
When not in work, I spend time with my 2 daughters and try to work on my fitness !

Rhiannon (f)
Pharmacy technician

Kay (f)

Prescriptions Team

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Hazel (f)
Prescriptions Team

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Sandy (f)

Prescriptions Team

Our Practice Team

Ross Harrison
Managing Partner

Tina
Operations Manager

Melody
Reception Manager

Our Admin Team

Sue
Senior Secretary

Anita
Read Coder

Fiona
Read Coder

Cath
Reception Team

Rachel
Reception Team

Judy
Reception Team

Lynn
Reception Team