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0289 045 1000
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Eastside Surgery 56 Templemore Avenue Belfast, BT5 4FT
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About us
Eastside Surgery
We are a GP practice based in Belfast, providing a wide range of general medical services to patients within our local community. Our experienced team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a friendly and professional environment.
We aim to make accessing healthcare as simple as possible by offering clear information, convenient services, and ongoing support for both acute and long-term conditions. Our website has been designed to help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
Opening Times:
The Practice is closed for lunch from 13:00 - 14:00.
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If you have an urgent medical query during this time please phone - 07435760079.
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If you require an urgent GP Consultation outside of surgery hours (including public holidays) please phone the Out of Hours Service (OOH) - 028 90796220.
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For urgent, life threatening emergencies, ring 999 without delay.
Text Messaging Service (AccuRx)
Our practice uses a secure text messaging service to communicate with patients when appropriate. This may include appointment reminders, health updates, and links to important information or online services.
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Using this system helps us improve communication, reduce waiting times, and ensure you receive timely updates about your care.
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Please ensure we have your current mobile number so you do not miss any important messages from the practice.​​
Teaching Practice
Dr Thompson and Dr Kennedy are both post-graduate and undergraduate trainers . A General Practitioner Registrar is usually attached to the practice. The Registrar is a fully qualified doctor, who wishes to specialise in general practice. From time to time we will have a medical student attached to the practice as part of their training. If the student is with the doctor you will always be asked for your permission for him/her to stay during the consultation. Medical students do not carry out any duties within the practice except under the supervision of one of the doctors.
We are grateful for your co-operation in the training of young doctors.
The next Registrar will be in the surgery from
March 24 - September 24
Doctors
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Dr Mark Thompson
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MB BCh BAO(Hons) 2008
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MRCGP (2013) Dip ClinEd
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Interests - MSK, minor surgery, teaching and training
Dr Rinata Farah (f)
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MD, MRCGP(2024)
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Interests - Women's health, Mental health
Dr Tina Ubanyi (f)
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GP Trainee (ST3)
Nursing Team
Sister Michelle McErlane (f)
Interests – Diabetes, cardiovascular
Nurse Storm Sky (f)
Mrs Lorraine Pickup (f)
(Healthcare Assistant)
Mrs Andrea Bright (f)
(Phlebotomist)
Ms Jennifer Smyth (f)
(Phlebotomist)
Practice Team
Ms Ruth Abernethy (f)
(Practice Management)
Mrs Karen Armstrong (f)
(Reception)
Mrs Everal Thompson (f)
(Reception)
Mrs Andrea Bright (f)
(Reception)
Ms Jennifer Smyth (f)
(Reception)
Healthcare Team
Ms Jessica Houghton (f)
(Pharmacist)
Trust Health Visitor
Based at Holywood Arches Health Centre
Mrs Paula O'Brien (f)
(Counsellor)