Essex Private Doctors

Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care

I trained at University College London, and I come from a medical family. I really love being a private GP; getting to know the people I help and using my many years of training and experience to get to the root cause of a person’s symptoms, and then providing a really effective solution. It’s a bit like solving a complicated medical puzzle.

I have Diplomas in Child Health and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and provide specialist care in the fitting and removal of contraceptive implants and coils.

I am passionate about helping women on their menopause journey, and I hold the Advanced Certificate of Menopause Care. I’m a Registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist, and I provide expert, holistic menopause care for women, including HRT treatment.

I believe in giving patients the proper amount of time that they need to discuss their concerns. It’s important that the person feels that they are in a space where they can feel really listened to, and it enables me to be really detailed and thorough in my assessment of the whole clinical picture. If an onward referral is needed to secondary care, I will liaise with my network of excellent Consultants, and strive to ensure seamless care, and any investigations needed are carried out in a timely manner.

In my spare time, I enjoy quality time with my family, exercising outdoors, reading fiction, going to the theatre, and spending a Sunday in the garden with a BBQ.

Dr Eleanor Beddoe MBBS (MRCGP)

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a GP is being able to help a person improve their quality of life, and not only their health. Working in Private Practice allows me to give plenty of time to my patients; I can get to know each person well, and I can provide proper continuity of care. It also means that we can address more than one problem at a time, and really get to bottom of an issue or concern. It’s how General Practice should be.

I am a true generalist, but I especially like helping older patients, who may have complex medical problems, or may be on a variety of medications. I am passionate about helping people back to full independence, and leading healthy lives. I also enjoy being able to reassure parents who are worried about their child, and I have a particular interest in ear, nose and throat (ENT) problems.

I have specialist training in helping women to navigate the menopause and perimenopause, which I find especially rewarding.

When I’m not caring for my patients, I’m a busy parent, but make time for playing tennis, running, arts and crafts with the kids, and cooking for friends and family.

Dr Henry Grundy-Wheeler MBBS MRCGP

Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a doctor, and as a GP, it’s been a real privilege to be able to provide medical care for patients and their families throughout their lives. I’m really interested in people, and helping them to live fulfilling and healthy lives.

At Essex Private Doctors I have the time to carefully listen to all your concerns and questions, and my very broad range of experience means I can help you, whatever your problem.

I trained at Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine, and have spent time working in a variety of disciplines in London teaching hospitals. I grew my expertise in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Occupational Health Medicine whilst working as clinician in the army, and I am currently an NHS GP in Bishops Stortford.

I consider myself to be a true generalist, but I have specialist interests in:

• Men’s health
• Sports injuries
• Joint injections
• Minor surgery
• Neurodiversity in children

When I’m not looking after my patients, I can usually be found fishing, and I love exploring remote areas of the great outdoors.

Dr Sara Luck MBBS MRCGP DRCOG BSc

As a GP, I offer comprehensive care with a focus on lifestyle medicine—an approach that emphasises health optimisation and disease prevention through sustainable lifestyle changes.

My areas of expertise include:

• Lifestyle Medicine.
• Musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries, including joint injection, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel injection treatments.
• Women’s health and gynaecological issues, including ring pessary fittings.
• Paediatric care (I’m a mother of two daughters).

I’ve always been an athlete, and this naturally blossomed into an interest in health and people. I pride myself on being a traditional family doctor, valuing the relationships I build with patients, their families and our wider community.

When I’m not looking after my patients, I enjoy an active lifestyle, including running and playing netball.