About Us

Welcome to Albert Road Surgery

we are a Small but friendly practice.

Our Practice is highly patient focused, and we aim to deliver the best care for our patients by combining the skills of the practice team with that of other healthcare professionals and voluntary organisations where appropriate.

We provide modern health care facilities and focus on continually improving the health of our patients and residents of the community.
Once registered, patients and healthcare professionals work together to ensure the most appropriate care is provided.

The Surgery is operated by South Tyneside Health Collaboration (STHC) which is a GP Federation which provides primary care services at scale throughout the Borough.

Meet the Team

We have a multidisciplinary team of exceedingly skilled clinicians, and our administrative staff are highly trained to help navigate you to the most appropriate care pathway.

Our Doctors

Dr Z Ramzi

Salaried GP

Dr R Shantappa

Salaried GP

Practice Manager

Mrs. Lorraine Bell

Practice Manager

Miss. Dionne Casey

Assistant Practice Manager

Our Nurses

Joanne Tynan

Nurse Practitioner

Linda Murray

Practice Nurse

Deborah Parker

Nurse Associate

Sophie Stewart

Healthcare Assistant

Secretarial and Administration Team

Shannon

Secretary

Pauline

Administration and Reception Team

Emma

Administration and Reception Team

Andrea

Administration and Reception Team

Danielle

Receptionist

Lyndsey

Secretary

Getting the right appointment for you.

Please see below the types of ailments our Clinical Staff can provide advice on.

Nurse Practitioner

Our Nurse Practitioner is qualified to diagnose and prescribe for a wide range of ailments alongside processing referrals.

Practice Nurse

Provide services including:
  • Childhood Immunisations
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception
  • Cervical Smears
  • Travel immunisations and advice

Healthcare Assistant

Provides services including health checks, smoking cessation and well-being advice.

Attached Staff

We work with a variety of community-based teams including District Nurses, Health Visitors, Midwifes, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, and First Contact Mental Health Practitioners.

The practice operates a Zero Tolerance Policy for violent, threatening or abusive behaviour.