Our Team
Doctors
Dr Mark Protheroe
GP
Male
Dr Mark Protheroe, often known as Dr P, joined Cliff House having been a GP Partner at Nettleham Medical Practice for 25 years. He relishes getting back to doing the … [continue] Dr Mark Protheroe
Dr Rehaan Ansari
Qualified from Newcastle Medical School in 2016
GP
Male
Dr Rehaan Ansari is a GP and Partner at Cliff House Medical Practice. He has a long history with the surgery, working initially as a Healthcare Assistant before moving to … [continue] Dr Rehaan Ansari
Dr Michelle McGowan
Qualified from Leeds Medical School in 1987.
GP
Female
I qualified from Leeds Medical School in 1987. I have been a GP in Lincoln for nearly 30 years and have worked mainly in the city centre, but have also … [continue] Dr Michelle McGowan
Health Care Assistants
Ewhenia
I am an experienced Phlebotomist, Healthcare Assistant and Receptionist with over 35 years working in General Practice in Lincoln. Cliff House is one of the very few Practices I have … [continue] Ewhenia
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Daynor
I’m Daynor, a Senior Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner for the surgery and registered Social Worker. I qualified and graduated from the University of Lincoln in 2018 and began my career … [continue] Daynor
Beth
I joined the team in 2021 after completing my MPharm degree at the University of Lincoln. Since becoming a qualified pharmacist in 2022, I work at the practice on Wednesdays … [continue] Beth
Caitlyn
I joined the Cliff House team in 2021 as a pre-registration pharmacist, I qualified in 2022 and work Mondays and Tuesdays at the practice, spending the rest of my week … [continue] Caitlyn
Tony Madden
Paramedic Practitioner
Male
Tony is a Paramedic Practitioner at Cliff House Medical Practice. He started his career in Health Care in 2012 working initially as a volunteer Community First Responder. He carried out … [continue] Tony Madden
Shiraz Haider
Pharmacist
Male
I have worked in hospital for 18+ years, mental health for 17+ years with 10+ years at a senior level and 7 years as a Chief Pharmacist. Since 2017 I have been working as a GP Pharmacist.
My modus operandi is to improve the health and well-being of the local population we all serve.
Partners
Dr Rehaan Ansari
Qualified from Newcastle Medical School in 2016
GP
Male
Dr Rehaan Ansari is a GP and Partner at Cliff House Medical Practice. He has a long history with the surgery, working initially as a Healthcare Assistant before moving to … [continue] Dr Rehaan Ansari
Errum Ansari
Business Partner
Female
I am the managing partner for the Cliff House Medical Practice. I have a pharmacy background with additional postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration. I have over 30 years in NHS management experience and have successfully managed all aspects of the Practice business during this time. I also have full membership of the following institutes:
– CMI chartered management institute
– IHM institute of healthcare managers
– HFMA healthcare financial management association
I enjoy working with our very committed practice team and looking after them so they can best assist the medical needs of our patients.
Practice nurses
Sophie
Hi, my name is Sophie, and I am the Student Nursing Associate working at Cliff House Medical Practice. Before starting my journey in practice, I previously got a degree in … [continue] Sophie
Emily Christian
Practice Nurse
Female
Emily works as our Lead Practice Nurse. She carries out all practice nurse duties and enjoys the variety of patient care she is involved with. Emily trained as a Paediatric … [continue] Emily Christian
Practice manager
Dr. Nataly Birbeck (Phd)
PhD in mental health and digital design at Open Lab, Newcastle University
Practice Manager
Female
I am new in post after recently completing a PhD in mental health and digital design at Open Lab, Newcastle University.
My research interests include dementia, self-harm,and the commissioning of digital health services and tools. In my new role as Business Manager at Cliff House Medical Practice, I look forward to spearheading more digital health projects, leveraging patient participation, and working with the rest of our wonderful team!
Practice staff
Tahir
Administrator/Receptionist
Male
I’m an Administrator at Cliff House that also occasionally works as a receptionist. I am currently finishing my degree in Biomedical Science and will be graduating soon. I plan to … [continue] Tahir
Zeta
Hi my name is Zeta. I started my career in finance working for Nationwide Building Society. For the past 6 years I have worked at the hospital as a ward … [continue] Zeta
Robert
I have worked in many different areas of Health Care including Dentistry, Pharmacy and Mental Health Care working at multiple different levels and working in both practical and administrative roles. … [continue] Robert
Zara
GP Assistant
I started working here in May 2022 as a part time Receptionist alongside carrying out my undergraduate degree at the University of Lincoln in Biomedical Science. Having graduated in June … [continue] Zara
Maddie
Receptionist
Female
Hi, I’m Maddie. I have been a part of the Cliff House Team for three years, starting in reception and have progressed into the role of Reception and Admin Manager. … [continue] Maddie