Practice Team

The Partners

Dr Karnail Dogra (m)
BSc (Hons) 1989 MBChB:T (GP)

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Dr Dogra joined the practice in 2004. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 and worked in Essex and before joining the surgery. Dr Dogra has an interest in minor surgery and regularly performs procedures for the practice. He is especially interested in joint injections. He also has an interest in dermatology and takes internal referrals from his colleagues within the practice.

Dr Ajaz Haider (m)
Medical State Examination (Berlin) MRCS DCH DRCOG MRCGP

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Dr Haider joined the practice in 2011. He completed his VTS training at Garston Medical Centre, Watford and then worked as a locum at the practice for several months before being invited to become a partner. He completed the Certificate in Diabetes Care in 2009. He also has interests in learning disabilities and dementia.

Dr Mohammed Fazlul Haq (m)
MBBS LRCP DCH DCCH DFSRH

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Dr Haq qualified in 1976, and has been in General Practice since 1989. Prior to this, he had been in Hospital medicine, specialising in Paediatrics. He is keen on providing joint injections, and dermatology including dermoscopy to examine skin lesions. Dr Haq works part time as a GP.

Dr Abdullah Khan (m)
MBBS (London), DFSRH, MSc (Merit)

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Dr Khan has been GP Managing Partner at Kingsbury Court Surgery (Dunstable) and sister practices Eastgate Surgery (Dunstable) and Kirby Road Surgery (Dunstable).

He grew up in Luton having emigrated to the UK as a child.

He attended the local schools and then undertook his medical MBBS degree at Imperial College School of Medicine (University of London) and graduated in 2002. He has a long-standing interest in and extensive experience of commissioning and business management.

Dr Khan completed his Masters (MSc) degree in 2020 in Safeguarding Adults and Children.

He lives locally in Dunstable and is passionate about keeping general practice innovative and tailored to the needs of our patients. He is committed to keeping general practice as an integral part of our local Dunstable (and surrounding community) and a part of its rich tapestry.

Business Management

Dr Abdullah Khan
MBBS (London), DFSRH, MSc (Merit)

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Dr Khan has been GP Managing Partner at Kingsbury Court Surgery (Dunstable) and sister practices Eastgate Surgery (Dunstable) and Kirby Road Surgery (Dunstable).

He grew up in Luton having emigrated to the UK as a child.

He attended the local schools and then undertook his medical MBBS degree at Imperial College School of Medicine (University of London) and graduated in 2002. He has a long-standing interest in and extensive experience of commissioning and business management.

Dr Khan completed his Masters (MSc) degree in 2020 in Safeguarding Adults and Children.

He lives locally in Dunstable and is passionate about keeping general practice innovative and tailored to the needs of our patients. He is committed to keeping general practice as an integral part of our local Dunstable (and surrounding community) and a part of its rich tapestry.

Mrs Jaya Patel (f)
Practice Manager

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Jaya has worked at Kingsbury Court Surgery since 2009 and works alongside Drs Dogra, Dr Haider and Dr Khan (Managing Partner) and also Dr Haq in the management of the practice. Jaya works full time and is also responsible for staff management.

Project Management

Jayna Gandhi (f)
BSc (Hons) Business and International Relations

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Jayna has been working for the practice as Project Manager since 2022, and works on various projects run at both Kingsbury Court Surgery and Eastgate Surgery.

She has come from a background of Project Management, Events and Marketing for Pharmaceuticals and Charities.

Jayna is process driven and is keen to help the Partners and the Practice Manager with the running of the surgeries to ensure a sufficient and caring experience for its patients.

Quality Assurance

Rebecca Newton- Barry (f)
Health and Social Care BA (Hons), Public Health MSc (Distinction)

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Rebecca gained her BA in Health and Social Care in 2017, and went on to complete her Masters of Science in 2018 in Public Health.

She is extremely passionate about and looks forward to designing and developing new ways to further enhance service provision.

Rebecca has particular interest in:

Equality and Diversity
Learning Disabilities
Women’s Health
Health Promotion
Rebecca has a Level 2 qualification in Equality and Diversity as well as Domestic Abuse Awareness and Mental Health First Aid.

Rebecca has also completed her Domestic Abuse First Responder and Domestic Abuse Champion training.

Staff General Practitioners

Dr Milly Aziz (f)
Associate GP

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Dr Aziz studied at Imperial College London and graduated in 2004. She became a GP in 2008 and has a special interest in mental health problems and women’s health. Dr Aziz enjoys archery in her spare time and competes locally having won a few medals.

Dr Wasim Parkar (m)
MBBS, MRCGP - Associate GP

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Dr Parkar is a local GP and a portfolio GP. He graduated from London and completed his general practice training. We are pleased to have Dr Parkar working at Kingsbury Court Surgery providing clinical GP sessions and medical care to our patients. He has a special interest in psychiatry and paediatrics.

Dr Richa Singh (f)
MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH - GP

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Dr Singh graduated in India, and completed her GP training in 2021.

She has a special interest in women’s health, and provides coil and implant insertion clinics.

Dr Sobia Zia (f)
GP

Sessional GP's

Dr Janice Wong (f)
GP

Dr Sylvia Zbroszczyk (f)
GP

Dr Wais Habib (f)
GP

Physician Associate

Sumayyah Iqbal (f)
BSc Biomedical Sciences (2017 -2020), MSc Global Public Health & Policy (2020- 2021), MSc Physician Associate (2021-2023)

Iqra Fatima (f)

Hisha Patel (f)
BSc Biomedical Sciences (2016 -2019)MSc Physician Associate (2020-2022)

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Hisha has worked within community pharmacy as a dispenser for 6 years.

By gaining her Master of Science as a Physician Associate, Hisha is therefore medically trained to take patient histories, perform physical examinations and diagnose a multitude of medical conditions.
Hisha has special interest in Mental health and Endocrinology.
Hisha oversees PA student placements at the practice as well as supporting the management team with clinical quality reviews and public health education events.

Rosezena Hamid (f)

Practice Nurses

Amy Higham
Practice Nurse

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Amy has over 13 years experience in nursing.

She has extensive experience both in the NHS and the private sector.

After qualifying in 2008, Amy worked as a staff nurse in Accident and Emergency (A&E), then moved onto District Nursing, soon gaining the promotion of Sister.

She has also worked in social care management.

Tracey Laver (f)
Independent Nurse Prescriber and Practice Nurse

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Tracey qualified as a nurse in 1986, 42 years in service!

Tracey has been minor illness trained for 28 years, and a nurse prescriber since 2014.

She is trained to clinically assess patients presenting with any minor illness, and assists in the management of long term chronic diseases.

Tracey conducts minor illness clinics, cervical screening, travel vaccinations, childhood immunisations and more!

Elena Costache (f)
Lead Quality Nurse

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Nursing Degree 2002

Medical Rehabilitation Degree 2013

Multiple Sclerosis Diploma 2016

Diabetes Diploma 2022

Independent Nurse Prescriber 2022

Clinical Practitioners

Raksina Jan (f)
Independent Nurse Prescriber and Clinical Practitioner

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Raksina is an independent nurse prescriber and clinical practitioner and has worked in general practice for an extensive period of time. Raksina can assess and prescribe and refer for health problems and liaises with the GPs and nurses to promote holistic health care for our patients.
Raksina will be able to assess and prescribe for patients for many conditions which they would have traditionally seen the GP.

Arfan Bhatti (m)
Clinical Paramedic Prescriber

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Arfan is a graduate paramedic from the University of Hertfordshire.

He has worked for East of England Ambulance service as a frontline paramedic, with a wealth of experience in dealing with acute medical emergencies and urgent care.

He is trained to clinically assess patients with minor illness/injuries, assist in the management of chronic conditions and provide urgent assessments to patients in our GP practice.

He often carries out in depth health assessments, identifying patients at risk of illness and can provide them with advice and support to mitigate this.

You can also see him for matters you would traditionally see a General Practitioner (GP) for. Arfan can liaise with the GP/ Nurse as well as prescribe.

As well as in person assessment, Arfan often conducts telephone assessments and visits patients in their own homes.

Pharmacists

Tahira Ashfaq (f)

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Tahira joined the pharmacy team at the practice in 2022.

She conducts medication reviews with patients as well as aids with any queries they have regarding their medication.

Najoum Roble (f)

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Najoum works for Kingsbury Court Surgery and is a qualified experienced Pharmacist.

Najoum completed her pharmacy degree (2006) from School of Pharmacy University of London.

She has many years of experience working in outpatient hospital pharmacy and community pharmacy. She is currently undertaking the CPPE PCN pathway and wish to become Independent pharmacist prescriber in the near future.

Younis Din (m)
MPharm- 2015 PG Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Clinical and Digital Transformation Lead and Lead Pharmacist

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Younis joined the practice in 2023.

He is a qualified clinical pharmacist.

Prior to this role he has worked in community pharmacy for 8 years, helping patients through medication reviews and queries for minor ailments.

Philip Sharratt (m)

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Philip qualified in 1996 and works as a Clinical Pharmacist across the Kingsbury Court, Eastgate and Kirby Road practices.

He qualified as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber in 2018 and has worked in General Practice for the last 8 years.

Philip has a specialisation in palliative care and pain. He has had a varied career, having previously worked as an information pharmacist and also qualified and worked as a Hospital Pharmacist in New Zealand.

Philip was born and grew up in n Luton but now resides in St Albans.

Philip is passionate about improving patients’ quality of life through medication management, ensuring they receive the safest and most effective treatments.

Adeel Talib (m)

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Adeel joined the practice in 2021. He is a qualified clinical pharmacist. Prior to this role he has worked in community for a number of years, helping patients through medication reviews and queries for minor ailments.

Additional healthcare staff

John Shaw (m)
HCA

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John started his career in the ambulance service in 1980, in Luton. He qualified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in 1982. In 1990, he went on to qualify as a paramedic and moved to Dunstable station.

Whilst a paramedic, he has gained a high level of experience in the NHS in a variety of roles, which included working as an assistant general manager overseeing Northwest Hertfordshire, a single responder, as well as holding the role of an on call duty officer.

John retired after 32 years of service.

He is now part of the team at Kingsbury Court Surgery and works as a Healthcare Assistant.

This involves performing blood tests, height/ weight checks, flu vaccinations as well as ECG’s.

Audrey Chaplin (f)
HCA

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Audrey started with the practice in January 2021 as a healthcare assistant.

She completed her training locally in 2005 and has gained extensive experience.

Audrey worked for Luton Treatment centre from 2006-2008, and a HCA/ Receptionist from 2008-2014.

She has also held the position of Maternity Care Assistant, which involved working closely with midwives in Antenatal Clinics, on the Wards, in the delivery suite and in the community.

In 2014, Audrey worked with a surgeon in Harley Street. She went on to work for Spire Hospital Bushey in the Outpatients department, then onto Harpenden Spire in the theatre department.

In 2016, she returned to working for the NHS.

Audrey undertakes many duties within her role, including health checks, ear syringing, wound care as well as being a smoking cessation counsellor.

Carley Kent (f)
Care Coordinator (PCN)

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Carley joined the practice in 2023 as PCN Care Coordinator.

She has extensive administration/ secretarial experience within the NHS and is looking forward to taking on this new role.

District Nurses (f)

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A team of district nurses are attached to our practice and can provide care to patients who are confined to their homes.

Messages can be passed to them through our reception, or at Queensborough House by telephone 0345 602 4064.

Midwife (f)

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The midwife attached to our practice shares the antenatal care of our patients with the doctor.

Health Visitors

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Health visitors are attached to the practice to advise on health care, especially for children.

They may be contacted at Queensborough House by telephone 0345 602 4064.

Workflow

Lisa Corbett (f)
Workflow Administrator

Practice staff

Maggie Smith (f)
Lead Medical Secretary

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Maggie has been a secretary at Kingsbury Court Surgery since 2007.

As of 2022, she is now Lead Medical Secretary for both Eastgate Surgery and Kingsbury Court Surgery!

Maggie is very much looking forward to this new role and the challenges ahead.

Training practice

We are a training practice and you may be offered an appointment with a GP registrar. These doctors are fully qualified and will have had experience in several hospital specialties. They are completing their specialist training as a GP.

We also teach medical students and sometimes you may be asked to see the doctor or nurse with a student present. You will always be asked beforehand if this is acceptable and you may ask for the student to withdraw if you prefer to have your consultation in private.

GP net earnings

The average pay for GPs working in Kingsbury Court Surgery in the last financial year (2022) was £74, 855 before tax and national insurance.