DR BEVERLEY HAMMILL

BSc MBBS DRCOG DCH DFSRH MRCGP

Dr Hammill graduated from Newcastle University in 2007, having previously completed a degree in Biomedical Sciences. She joined the practice in 2011 as a Registrar, and stayed with us as a Partner following completion of her GP Training. Dr Hammill works part time alongside Dr Jones. Her particular interests are child health and family planning. In her spare time Dr Hammill loves spending time with her family and 2 crazy dogs!

DR DANIEL PALMER

BSc MB Chb MRNZCGP MRCGP

Dr Palmer graduated from Manchester University in 2005 after completing the St Andrew’s-Manchester medical degree. He worked in various posts in North Tees and Hartlepool before moving to New Zealand in 2007 and qualified as a GP. Following his return to the UK in 2009 Dr Palmer commenced the UK GP training programme, completing this in 2012. Dr Palmer is also a GP trainer. His particular interest is in sports medicine, doing some work with local football clubs. In his spare time he enjoys keeping fit and has a busy family life with his 2 young children.

DR HELEN MERSON

Graduated from Newcastle University in 2012 before then going on to work in various GP and hospital posts in the North East. Joined Denmark Street surgery as a registrar in 2019 where I completed my GP training and then joined as a partner in 2021. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family including my children and dogs. I like being outdoors and being active and particularly enjoy family trips to the coast.

DR JAMES NEVISON

MB ChB (Aberdeen)

He represents the Practice on the Darlington Commissioning Cluster Group and in his spare time is taken up with his family, the occasional game of squash and watching Middlesbrough Football Club. Graduated from Aberdeen University in 2000 and has worked in various posts in Inverness , Middlesbrough and Stockton before completing his GP training. His interests include minor surgery and is a GP Trainer.

DR JOHN JEWITT

MBBS DRCOG MRCGP

Dr Jewitt graduated from Newcastle University in 1993. He has worked as a GP in County Durham since 1997 before joining Denmark Street Practice in March 2002. He is also a GP Registrar trainer and a Training Programme Director for the Tees Valley Vocational Training Scheme. In his spare time, Dr Jewitt enjoys mountain biking, skiing and family life.

DR JOSEPHINE GRAYSON

MBBS MRCGP

Dr Grayson graduated from Newcastle University in 2012. She worked in various posts in Stockton and Darlington before joining the practice as a registrar in 2016. Following completion of her GP training in she joined us as a partner. In her spare time Dr Grayson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, keeping fit, skiing, gardening and cooking.

DR KATE HOLTERMAN

Dundee 1998 BMSc MB ChB DFFP DRCOG MRCGP

Graduated from Dundee University in 1998, having also completed an degree in Forensic Medicine. After a year of working in Scotland, Dr Holterman worked in Australia for a further year and then 6 months in Chile as a volunteer medic with Raleigh International, before arriving to this area. Dr Holterman has an interest in Dermatology, and works at James Cook University Hospital one afternoon a week and is also a GP Trainer in the Practice.

DR SHELAGH NAISMITH

MB ChB

Dr Naismith graduated in 1988 from Glasgow University and worked in various specialties in Scotland and England before joining the practice. Her particular interests include Family Planning and psycho sexual medicine.