Heaton Medical Centre

Dr Leeder's interests include child and maternal health and women's health. She is a GP appraiser for the PCT. Outside of the practice her interests are walking and gardening.

- MB BS 2002

Joined the practice in 1980 and have been greatly involved in the many changes that have occurred in the practice over the years. These changes include rebuilding of our premises, introduction of computerised records and management systems and the development of specialised clinics within the practice. Over the years I have been involved in the training of General Practitioners and more recently supervised one of our nursing sisters on her Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Prescribing Course. My particular interests are in the management of general medical conditions especially diabetic and cardiovascular problems in practice. I hold hospital appointments in Nephrology (Kidney Medicine) at Freeman Hospital and Diabetes at Newcastle General Hospital. For a number of years I have been a member of the Local Medical Committee. Out of medicine like the other male partners I follow Newcastle United, try to practice what I preach by attempting to exercise, have been seen holding a tennis raquet and researching the medicinal benefits of red (& white) wine!

The only left handed Dr. My interests include Rheumatology, Diabetes and I take the lead for Ischaemic Heart Disease , Hypertension and Stroke disease in the practice. I also perform minor surgery on a regular basis. My hobbies include fly fishing for Sea trout and Salmon, Watercolour painting, and gardening.

Joined the practice as a full time partner in August 1997. Professional interests include Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chest diseases (Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). I also help out in the Baby clinic from time to time. In addition to my time in the Heaton surgery I spend most Saturdays between August & May in the Gallowgate stand at St James' Park.

Came to Newcastle to train and have loved it so much that have decided to continue working here in the Land of Black and White. Joined the practice in August 2005. Come from a long background of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Interests include most areas of medicine but more specifically maternal health, gynaecology, teenage and sexual health. Teach 1st year medical students at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and really enjoy being involved in this. Spend the rest of my time trying to keep up with my two year old twins. Love experimenting with cooking, reading and travelling though this has been curtailed temporarily!