Dr James Downie MBChB, BSc, PgDip, MRCGP

James is the principal General Practitioner at Burbage Surgery.

He studied Medicine at Leeds University, whilst also completing a BSc in Sport Science related to Medicine.

After graduation he undertook a PgDip in Clinical Management of Pain from Edinburgh University.

He completed his GP training in Yorkshire and moved to Wiltshire to be closer to Devon where he grew up and his father was a GP.

He now sits on the board of the East Kennet Primary Care Network.  

He is happy to see any illness at any age but specialises in musculoskeletal medicine and undertakes steroid joint injections, cryotherapy, and minor surgical procedures.  

Dr Clare Michell BSc, MBChB (hons), MRCP, MRCGP, DFSRH, LoC IUT

Clare is a Salaried GP at the Surgery.

She studied Medicine at Bristol University whilst at the same time completing a BSc in Physiology. She has completed her membership exams to the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).

During her GP training she became a Clinical Teaching Fellow at Imperial College teaching medical students and carrying out research at St George’s Hospital. 

She has trained in Expedition Medicine and was an Expedition Doctor on different challenges around the world before having a family and moving to Wiltshire. 

Dr Michell has an interest in all forms of general medicine in children and adults. She has a specialist interest in women’s health including the menopause and HRT. She has a Diploma in family planning and reproductive health, and she fits contraceptive coils. She continues to be involved in teaching medical students and sits on the local LMC Committee that represents local General Practices. 

Dr Andrea Clark MBChB MRCGP DCH

Andrea has been here as one of our Salaried GPs since 2011. She trained at Bristol University and qualified in 1985.

She is happy to see people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions, and works all day on Mondays and Fridays.

Dr Kate Bailey BSc BMBS MRCGP

Kate is a salaried GP at Burbage Surgery

She initially studied Psychology at Durham University and then went on to study Medicine at Nottingham University. She undertook her GP training in the Nottingham area, completing further training in Family planning and sexual health, and gaining a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 

She is happy to work with any age or problem, but particularly Women's Health; Urology and Dermatology

Dr Alex Carpenter MBBS BSc MRCGP

Alex is a salaried GP at the surgery

She studied medicine at Barts and the London medical school and completed a BSc in sports and exercise medicine whilst there. Alex spent some time working in Australia before completing her GP training in London. She then worked in Devon and joined us in Burbage in 2022.

Alex is happy to see patients of any age with any problem.

Carol is our phlebotomist. She holds clinics most Tuesday mornings. These appointments can be booked online.

Mary is the Practice Manager. 

She has been at Burbage Surgery since 2007, working initially in administration and reception, and became Practice Manager in 2016.

She is in every day, and can be contacted via the surgery. 

Our team of Administrators who work in the office and Reception provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses.

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Please contact the surgery to book your medication reviews or if you have any medication related queries.

Our Community midwife can be contacted through the Surgery, and holds clinics on Fridays at at Savernake Hospital.

The Community Midwives Service self-referral form can be found on the GWH website:

Maternity Services | Great Western Hospital (gwh.nhs.uk)

or email gwh.pregnancybooking@nhs.net

Following this a midwife will be in contact with you to arrange your antenatal care.

If you experience any issues completing the form, please call the Antenatal Booking Team on 01793 607312 (available Mon to Fri, 10am - 2pm).

First Contact Physiotherapy Service

Aizaz is our new First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP), He is a Physiotherapist who is professionally qualified to treat patients without a referral from a GP or other Health Care Professional. FCPs provide the first point of contact for all musculoskeletal (muscles, bones and joint) problems. A FCP can assess and diagnose regarding your musculoskeletal problem, give expert advice on how best to manage your condition, can refer for further treatment, arrange investigations or refer onwards to a specialist service if necessary. 

He can be seen at Ramsbury Surgery (Tues Weds & Fri) or Marlborough Surgery (Thurs). Please ask at reception if you would like to make an appointment to see him.

First Contact Physiotherapist

Hayley is our Clinical Care Co-ordinator. She can be contacted via the surgery.

Emily is our care-cordinator. She can be contacted through the surgery

Our Health & Wellbeing Coach Alice is here to support you make changes to your life that you are struggling to do on your own.

Areas that Alice can help you with include:

• reaching a healthier weight,
• being more physically active,
• managing long term health conditions,
• managing stress, sleep, alcohol intake and low mood.

Speak to reception and Alice will contact you to make that first appointment. All it takes is one step!

Caroline is our Dispensary Manager.

Reps will be seen by appointment only. Please email caroline.signey@nhs.net