Practice Team

Partners

Dr Ruwani Siriwardena (f)

A graduate from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr Siriwardena trained in general practice before completing a Masters in Public Health. She returned to general practice as a salaried GP in Essex before joining Monkfield Medical Practice as a partner. She is also the Deputy Lead for Student Welfare at the University of Cambridge, Clinical School of Medicine. She has extra qualifications in management, medical education, obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics. She teaches medical students and trains doctors to become GPs. She enjoys books, music and her dogs.

Dr Rakesh Modi (m)

After having completed his medical degree at the University of Cambridge and University College London, Dr Modi undertook training in hospital specialties, general practice and research in London. He ran international projects for the Royal College of GPs and completed a Masters in Public Health. He then moved to Cambridgeshire with his family and worked as a salaried GP, locum GP (whilst completing a PhD at Cambridge) and now a partner at Monkfield. He is a senior researcher and lecturer at the University of Cambridge with an interest in health screening and inequalities, and he is the lead for research in the district. He has extra qualifications in general medicine specialties, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics and public health. He teaches students and trainee GPs. He enjoys books, jazz and classical music.

Hannah Crisford (f)
Practice Manager

Hannah joined the practice in 2015 initially as our Business Manager, moving to Practice Manager and then joined the partnership in 2023. Hannah came to us from Cambridgeshire Police where she spent 14 years building up her experience in HR, Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Operations Management. Having always been in a customer service environment, where procedures are continually assessed to ensure they are effective and efficient and achieve outcomes she is well placed to support the service delivery of the practice alongside our staff and patients. Hannah lives locally with her family and attends music concerts, the theatre and enjoys socialising with friends and family, whilst supporting all 3 children play rugby. She is a season ticket holder at Saracens and attends many international rugby games. When she has time she explores new countries and cultures, yet remains a keen camper in the UK.

Business Support

Helen Ottaway
Patient Services Supervisor

Kim Clegg
Finance Officer

Sam Scarr
Business Support Adinistrator

GP's

Dr Van Raemdonck (m)

I received my medical training in Leuven Belgium Degree of Doctor of Medicine (with cum laude), and moved to lovely mid-Wales to finish my GP training in 1999. I returned to Leuven where I worked as an academic GP combining clinical General Practice with research. In this role, I was involved in setting up the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (CEBAM). In 2002 I moved to Huntingdonshire where I held a number of posts including locums, salaried GP at Godmanchester and then GP partner in Great Staughton. I came to MMP as a locum initially in 2015 and joined as a salaried GP in 2020 and now have expertise in steroid injections. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the family and going to Norfolk. I also enjoy gardening, cycling and reading.

Dr Ali (f)

Dr. Ali is an accomplished General Practitioner who completed her training in 2018. Since then, she has been serving the community of Cambourne as a dedicated member of the Monkfield Medical Practice team. With a keen interest in Diabetes and Women health, Dr. Ali conducts diabetes clinics at West Suffolk Hospital and is skilled in coil and implant procedures. When she's not caring for her patients, Dr. Ali cherishes spending time with her family and enjoys exploring the world through travel.

Dr Toonah (f)

I joined Monkfield Medical Practice from a St Neots practice in 2021 a year after qualifying. I am particularly interested in the field of Lifestyle and Prevention Medicine. Outside of work, I regularly bake for the community and fund-raising events although now limited to mostly baking cupcakes and cookies with my three children.

Dr Jayawardena (f)

My passion is to be a part of the fabric of my local community as a family doctor, developing relationships with my patients over time and thoroughly enjoying the journey to becoming an expert generalist. I oversee medical student placements at Monkfield and help to shape the future of the practice and its future GPs. Alongside Monkfield Medical Practice I also work at Cambridge University within Education both examining and teaching students.

Dr Powell (f)

Dr Powell studied Physics at University of Hertfordshire obtaining a 1st class honours and student of the year award, she worked for Network Rail for 2 years in their Strategic Access and Planning department when she started to consider medicine as a career path, from there she studied her A-level Chemistry and Biology at Hammersmith College, and then started her Medical degree at Bart's and the Royal London. During her medical degree she was diagnosed with Dyspraxia which better helped her understand her own learning style. Anne Marie went on to complete her Foundation Programme training in Stockton-on-Tees where she became passionate about supporting patients to receive high quality Palliative care, she worked with the Specialist Acute Palliative Care team during her time between completing Foundation Programme and starting GP training in Lincolnshire. Since 2022 has been salaried at the Monkfield practice.

Dr Nash (f)

Ellie is a Clinical Lecturer, with a background in General Practice and Paediatrics. She is an experienced medical educator, with a focus on faculty development and the health and well-being of professionals. She has a broad range of teaching experiences and curriculum design expertise, along with an interest in medical education research.

Dr Harada (f)
(Currently on maternity leave)

Having completed her medical degree at the University of Cambridge and University College London, Dr. Harada continued to venture south for her foundation training in south London and Surrey. She then decided to have a change of scenery and moved even further south to work in Australia for just over two years, balancing work in the A+E and general medical departments of the hospitals there, with some travelling and time on the beach. However, she decided to return to the UK and started GP training in Cambridge and, following completion, joined the team at Monkfield. She enjoys the varied nature of GP, and particularly teaching having recently become a GP trainer. Outside of work, she enjoys playing violin in a local orchestra.

Dr Croysdill (f)
(Currently on maternity leave)

After completing her medical degree at the Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Rebecca moved to Cambridgeshire where she worked for three years across various hospital specialties, before then commencing and completing GP training. Rebecca joined Monkfield Medical Practice in autumn 2023. She enjoys teaching medical students and is becoming a trainer of future GPs too.

Dr F Knights (f)

After completing her medical degree at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London, Dr Felicity Knights undertook her early training in hospital specialties and research in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She then completed a Masters in Public Health and undertook healthcare quality improvement work in South Africa, before completing Academic GP specialty training in London whilst also coordinating research and teaching projects for the Royal College of GPs and The European Society for Quality and Safety in Family Practice. She works as a salaried GP at Monkfield as well as holding research and teaching roles at St George’s University of London and The University of Edinburgh. These focus on providing care to newly-arrived patients to the UK, and improving the quality of Primary Care, both within the UK and overseas. She is married to Dr Daniel Knights (another Salaried GP at the practice) and enjoys reading, spending time with her young family, and volunteering with her church community.

Dr D Knights (m)

Having grown up in the North East, Dr Dan Knights studied medicine at Cambridge then returned to Newcastle-upon-Tyne for his early junior doctor jobs. He spent time doing healthcare quality improvement work in South Africa, completing a Masters in Public Health and working in hospices before commencing GP specialty training in London. He started as a salaried GP at Monkfield in autumn 2023, which he combines with research work in bereavement support at Cambridge University and ongoing work in palliative and end of life care, which is his main area of special interest and in which he holds a postgraduate diploma. He has three young children, is a leader in his local church and is married to Dr Felicity Knights – so apologises for any confusion in booking appointments!

Dr Martin (f)

After graduating from King's College London, Dr Martin undertook further training in hospital specialties and General Practice, with an emphasis on medical education. She has taken on various roles within General Practice and was an undergraduate teaching lead at University College London before moving to Cambridge. Dr Martin is now a salaried GP at Monkfield Medical Practice. In addition, she is a medical education lead within the GP Education Group at the University of Cambridge and is Clinical Faculty within the Primary Care Transformation Team, NHS England, focusing on quality improvement within General Practice. She has additional qualifications in medical education, leadership, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics.

Dr Abong (f)

Dr. Abong originally hails from the Philippines, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Major in Biology as an academic scholar and consistent Dean's lister, and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2011. She was also an academic scholar in one of the top 3 medical schools in the Philippines, earning her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in 2015 and graduated among the top ten of her class. Her early career featured a surgical residency at a military hospital in Manila and impactful work serving remote, under-resourced island and rural communities, which profoundly shaped her clinical resilience, resourcefulness and efficiency. Relocated to the UK in 2019, she worked in surgery across London and Hertfordshire, later stepping up to frontline ICU and A&E roles during the pandemic and gaining early competencies in anaesthetics. Seeking a broader clinical scope, she transitioned to General Practice, completing her training in 2025 with keen interests in mental health, frailty, and women's health. Alongside her work at Monkfield Medical Practice, Dr. Abong serves as a Forensic and Sexual Offences Examiner at the Cambridgeshire SARC and actively teaches GP trainees in her former training scheme in Hertfordshire. Outside of medicine, they are an avid mountaineer, enthusiastic foodie and home cook, and a keen traveler who loves exploring culture, history and art. She loves hosting dinners for loved ones, reading, as well as weekend gardening.

Dr Dixon (f)

Dr Dixon completed her medical degree at the University of Cambridge and undertook her GP training in Cambridge. Dr Dixon is also a researcher and completed an MPhil in Primary Care Research during her GP training. She continues to work as a researcher at the University of Cambridge, with her research focusing on palliative care. She has extra qualifications in paediatrics and medical education and enjoys teaching undergraduate medical students. Dr Dixon is also an expedition medic and spends some of her holidays supporting people trekking at high altitude. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, hiking, crochet, and volunteering as a Brownie leader with Girlguiding UK.

Dr Fatima (f)

Dr Sehgal (m)

Dr Nagraj (f)

Clinical Pharmacy Team

Damiano Fracasso
Clinical Pharmacist

Karoline Brust
Pharmacy Technician

Taiba Kahn
Pharmacy Technician

Nursing Team

Tracey King (f)
Nurse Practitioner

Has worked within the NHS for nearly 40 years, working in NICU before becoming PN and now worked as ANP for 15years, special interest in Respiratory, and women's health/HRT.

Tracy Murphy (f)
Nurse Practitioner

Alison Hutchcraft (f)
Practice Nurse/Supervisor

Paula Shaw (f)
Practice Nurse

Barbara Sardu (f)
Practice Nurse

Laura Stampe (f)
Practice Nurse

I joined the practice in Feb 2010 as a HCA. Alongside working I completed the Nursing apprenticeship and gained my Nursing Degree in Dec '22.

Lisa Poole (f)
Health Care Assistant

Crystal Wong (f)
Phlebotomist

Nazia Ahmad (f)
NHS Health Check Advisor

Patient Services/Admin Team

Linda
Care Navigator

Karen
Care Navigator

Diane
Care Navigator

Carol
Care Navigator

Jane
Care Navigator

Carmen De Souza
Care Navigator

Nikki
Referral Admin

Nicola
Referral Admin

Katie
Referral Admin

Sam
Note Summariser

Bridget
Note Summariser

Dawn
Note Summariser

Josie
Administrator

Meridien Primary Care Network (PCN)

Sandra Pearce
Social Prescriber

Leslie Audibert
Care Co-ordinator

Annie Page
Health Coach

Manik KulKarni
First Contact Physio

Elizabeth Medd
Children & Young People Support Workers

Services
Dementia support, Short Term Alcohol reduction services & Menopouse Group

Cleaning Team

Simone
Cleaning Supervisor

Karen, Paul & Laura
Cleaners

Training practice

We are a training practice and often have Doctors here being educated in General Practice. This provides our population with additional appointments and the doctors are under the supervision of qualified trainers.

The practice is accredited as a GP Training Practice, meaning that we take doctors who have been working in hospitals and train them to be GPs. The job title of the training doctor is ‘GP Registrar’. We have three supervisors overseeing the work carried out by a GP trainee, but all of the practice team are involved in the training to some extent.

We sometimes also have medical students in the practice who are gaining experience of a whole variety of doctors’ jobs.

On occasion, there might be a doctor or student in on your consultation; this is an important part of GP training. You will always be warned about this before you go in. If you would rather not have someone else sitting in then you have the choice to ask the learner to sit outside for the consultation, or to re-book.

GP net earnings

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice.

The average pay for GPs working in Monkfield Medical Practice in the last financial year was £64,673 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 15 part time GPs who worked in the practice for more than six months.

However, it should be noted that the prescribed method for calculating earnings is potentially misleading because it takes no account of how much time doctors spend working in the practice and should not be used to form any judgement about GP earnings, nor to make any comparison with any other practice.

06.02.2026