Holywood Private Clinic

General Dermatology Minor Surgery Joint Injections Dr Patterson graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2012. Following his undergraduate training he went on to gain experience in the fields of General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine. In 2017 he joined the Royal College of General Practitioners and in 2019 became a GP Partner at Hollywood Arches Health Centre, East Belfast, where he continues to work for the NHS. In addition to this, Dr Patterson also works regularly in a local Accident and Emergency Department and provides essential cover in the GP Out of Hours Service. He maintains an specialist interest in dermatology, minor surgery, paediatrics, and holistic medicine.

Areas of expertise: Minor Surgery Minimally Invasive Vasectomy Joint Injections Dr Simon Beatty graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast in 2002. He undertook Basic Surgical Training within the Northern Ireland Deanery and achieved his Membership of Royal College Surgeons (MRCS) examination. He progressed on to General Practice training concluding with Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) in 2012. Dr Beatty worked as a GP here in Northern Ireland prior to working in Sydney, New South Wales for 18 months. Following his return, he has since become a GP Principal in East Belfast where he delivers General Medical Services to include minor surgery and joint injections. In the past 4 years, Dr Beatty has undertaken training and accreditation in Minimally Invasive Vasectomy and regularly performs this procedure within his role as a GPECS ( General Practitioner with Enhanced Clinical Skills). In addition, he regularly delivers emergency and unscheduled care through the GP Out-of-Hours service based within the South Eastern Trust and participates in Medical Student Undergraduate teaching through his own practice.

Sharon Magee graduated from Queens University Belfast in Adult Nursing in 2005. She had worked in a wide range of setting including the NHS, several Grammar Schools and for the past 6 years in a private laser and aesthetic clinic, where she has gained a wide range of skills in laser treatments.