The Family Practice Strabane Main Street, County Tyrone BT82 8AR, Tel : 02871 384118

Who We Are

The Doctors

Dr Gerald Watson 

MB BCh BAO (1976 DU) DRCOG MRCGP  
(GMC 1387728)
Special Interests:- GUM/Care of the Elderly/Family Planning

Dr John Etherson 

MB BCh BAO (1990 QUB) DCH MRCGP  DPD
(GMC 3471476)
Special Interests:- Dermatology/Cardiology/Anti-Coagulation Monitoring

Dr Siobhan Carey 

MB BCh BAO (1992 QUB) DRCOG DGM DCH DFFP MRCGP
Dip PAL MED 
(GMC 3680973)
Special Interests:- Palliative Care/Family Planning/Child Health

Dr Barry Dinsmore 

MB BCh BAO (1999 QUB) DRCOG DGM MRCGP 
(GMC 4646006)
Special Interests:- Diabetics/COPD/Asthma/Minor Surgery 

Dr Mary McBride (ST2)

Practice Nurses

Lynda Haire 

BSc (Hons.) Dip Adult Nursing RGN

Tel. 028 71 384118 Ext 2333

Our Practice Nurse runs the following clinics in co-operation with the doctors and is also available to discuss any general medical problems that you may wish to bring up.

  • Asthma/COPD/CHD/Diabetic/Epilepsy/Hypertension/Anti–Coagulation 
  • Monitoring/Cervical Smear/Well Person/Weight Management Clinics

Appointments can be made for the Practice Nurse by contacting the receptionists.

Administrative Team

Practice Manager 

Jacqui Rouse BA (Hons.)

Mrs Jacqui Rouse is the Practice Manager and is responsible for the administration and smooth running of the practice and surgeries.

Office Manager 

Matthew Massey

Supervisors

  • Majella McCauley
  • Bernadette Stevenson
  • Claire Gilchrist

 

Receptionists

  • Shauna Dunnion
  • Monica McDermott
  • Carla Monteith
  • Clare Maguire

Healthcare Professionals

TREATMENT ROOM  

Charge Nurse Phillip Miller PG Cert, BSc Hons, RGN
The Treatment Room exists to provide nursing care in the Health Centre. It is fully equipped for minor surgical procedures, resuscitation, ECG, Minor Injuries and Phlebotomy Services. 

HEALTH VISITORS  

Donna McLaughlin 
Tel: 028 71 384114 Ext 2251/2272

Child Health/Immunisation clinics aim to ensure the well being of children up to the age of 5. A planned programme of health, development checks and immunisations are available.

Tuesdays: 2 - 4 p.m. Thursdays: 9 - 11 a.m.

DISTRICT NURSING TEAM  

Gwenda Devine (Sister)
Tel: 028 71 384114 Ext 2247

The District Nursing Team are in daily contact with the Practice and are available for advice and care to housebound patients.

MIDWIVES  

Tel: 028 71 384114 Ext 2237

Our Midwives, based in the Health Centre, are available:
Monday 9 - 10 a.m. Booking Clinic (first appointments)
Tuesday & Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m. Antenatal Clinics (reviews)

PAMS – PROFESSIONAL ALLIED TO MEDICINES 

We have on site Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Dietician. Appointments can be made by referral from your Doctor.

PSYCHOLOGIST   

Dr Mary Gallagher (Bsc) 
Appointment by referral.