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Your Local Healthcare Provider in Penicuik
Penicuik Medical Practice is a long-standing healthcare provider dedicated to delivering accessible, patient-focused medical care in a central and convenient location near the main shopping precinct. Our practice is guided by principles of sustainability, equality, and quality improvement through teaching, audit, and research. We offer comprehensive services including general practice, chronic disease management, mental health support, and women's health, supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced GPs, nurses, and specialists.As a training practice, we contribute to the education of future medical professionals while maintaining a commitment to community health. All consultations are recorded for quality assurance and training purposes, ensuring high standards of care for all patients.
Services
General Practice
Prescriptions
Appointments
Mental Health
Women's Health
Chronic Disease Management
Physiotherapy
Pharmacy Services
Medical Training
Health Visiting
Highlights and features
- We have experienced GPs with specialist interests in women's health and chronic disease management
- Our multidisciplinary team includes nurses, pharmacists, and physiotherapists
- We offer extended hours for chronic disease management appointments
- Our practice is actively involved in medical education and training
- We provide comprehensive mental health and women's health services
Services
General Practice
Our general practice services provide comprehensive primary healthcare through experienced GPs offering consultations, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Patients receive personalized care for acute and chronic conditions with access to same-day appointments. The service combines traditional medical expertise with modern healthcare approaches, ensuring continuity of care for individuals and families in the local community.
Chronic Disease Management
Specialist management for long-term conditions including diabetes, asthma, and COPD through regular reviews and tailored treatment plans. Our dedicated clinics offer monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle advice. The service includes joint injections and specialist care coordination, helping patients maintain optimal health and reduce hospital admissions through proactive community-based management.
Women's Health
Comprehensive women's health services including contraceptive advice, implant fitting/removal, and menopause management. Specialist GPs provide cervical screening, sexual health consultations, and hormone replacement therapy. The service combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, offering private consultations and ongoing support for reproductive and general women's health concerns.
Mental Health
Integrated mental health support addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing through GP consultations and specialist referrals. Our approach combines medical treatment with community resources and self-help tools. Patients access crisis support, talking therapies, and structured care pathways, with collaboration between GPs, practice nurses, and external mental health professionals to ensure holistic treatment.
Medical Training
As a teaching practice, we train future healthcare professionals including medical students and GP registrars. Our education program contributes to medical knowledge advancement while maintaining patient care standards. The service involves supervised consultations and teaching sessions, ensuring trainees gain practical experience while patients continue receiving quality care from experienced supervising clinicians.
People
Dr Karen Oso
GP
Specialist in women's health offering contraceptive coil and Nexplanon fitting/removal services. With extensive experience in general practice, she combines clinical expertise with compassionate care for patients in Penicuik.
Dr Ros Peters
GP
Experienced GP with specialist training in women's health, skin problems, and joint injections. Previously worked in adult medicine and intensive care before becoming a GP in 2007, bringing valuable multidisciplinary expertise.
Dr Ed Tulloch
GP
Recent addition to the team since 2024 with specialist training in contraceptive implants and joint injections. Combines medical practice with theological studies, offering compassionate care and community-focused healthcare.
Dr Peter Weil
GP Partner
Partner since 2010 with extensive experience in chronic disease management systems and joint injections. Previously trained as a GP registrar at the practice, maintaining tradition of training junior doctors while providing generalist medical care.
Laura Thomson
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced nurse practitioner with specialist interest in women's health and contraception. Qualified in sexual and reproductive health, she provides independent prescribing and treatment for various conditions including diabetes and asthma.
Questions
How do I book a GP appointment?
Appointments are released daily at 08:30am. Contact our reception team between 09:30am-4:30pm for booking assistance or use our online services for self-scheduling options.
What services are available for chronic conditions?
We offer dedicated clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, and other chronic diseases with morning appointments Monday-Wednesday for comprehensive management and monitoring.
How can I access mental health support?
Mental health services include GP consultations, specialist referrals, and access to community resources. Emergency support is available through NHS 24 by dialling 111 for urgent concerns.
What prescription services do you offer?
We process over 15,000 prescriptions monthly with 5 working days processing time. Patients collect medications from local pharmacies for professional consultation and advice.
Are there special arrangements for medical students?
As a teaching practice, we involve medical students under supervision. Patients may decline student presence without affecting their care quality or treatment outcomes.
How do I request a sick note?
Self-certify for absences under 7 days using government forms. For longer periods or employer requirements, contact the surgery directly for GP certification arrangements.
