Dr Ali Al Musawi
I qualified as a doctor in 2017 and completed my foundation training in Salisbury. I then pursued GP training in the Reading and Newbury area. In 2024, I joined Watership Down Health, where I bring my skills and dedication to providing comprehensive patient care. I thoroughly enjoy being a generalist, as it enables me to address a wide range of medical issues and offer holistic support to my patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my little girl. I’m also a keen runner and cyclist, embracing an active lifestyle whenever possible.
Dr Joel Byfield
I qualified at the University of Southampton School of Medicine in 2011. I completed my GPVTS in Winchester, with my final year of training as a registrar at the Oakley and Overton surgery. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the practice and was delighted to stay permanently in 2017. I work 6 sessions a week and am happy to see all patients.
Dr Christian Chilcott, BM DRCOG MRCGP
I trained at Southampton Medical School before working throughout the South Coast. I have a medical focus on Diabetes, ENT, Dermoscopy and Minor operations. I enjoy keeping fit by cycling and trekking.
Dr Emma Conroy-Smith, BA (hons), MBChB, PGCert Med Ed, MRCGP (2021)
I qualified in 2011 from the University of Bristol where I undertook my foundation training. Following this I worked for a year in Birmingham as a clinical teaching fellow before moving to Australia to work in Emergency Medicine. On returning to the UK, I started GP training in Southampton and Mid-Wessex. I joined the surgery in 2019 as a Registrar and have stayed on as a salaried GP since March 2021. I enjoy all aspects of medicine, but particularly Dermatology and Women’s Health and currently studying for a Diploma in sexual health.
Dr Nicola Decker, MBBCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG and Family Planning Diploma
I qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1990 and completed my post-graduate GP training in England in 1995. I joined the practice in March 2002 after moving to Hampshire from Bury St Edmunds and became a partner in 2006. I have a special interest in palliative care, frailty and dementia. I am curious about the way we adapt our services and work better together with our communities, thus ensuring we offer a better experience of care and of course improved outcomes.
Dr Kate Hughes, BSc, MSc, MBChB, MRCGP
My medical degree was undertaken at the University of Sheffield, from where I graduated in 2007, having formerly completed a degree in Physiology there too. I trained as a junior doctor in South Yorkshire before moving back home to Hampshire to undertake GP training. Since qualifying as a GP I have worked across Hampshire and Wiltshire as a locum and Salaried GP and joined Watership Down Health in 2019. My special interests are Paediatrics and Palliative Care. My spare time revolves around my family, walking and, if time allows, playing netball and tennis.
Dr Tom Jacobs, MD2001 Katholieke University of Leuven, Belgium
I qualified at the University of Leuven, Belgium in 2001 and completed my GP training in Minehead, Somerset. After working in various GP roles in the UK and abroad, I settled in Basingstoke in 2005. I joined Watership Down Health Practice in Kingsclere at the start of 2015. I have a special interest in Dermatology, Men’s Health and as a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine I am keen to use lifestyle medicine as an effective, evidence-informed approach to preventing, managing and treating lifestyle-related chronic conditions. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, travelling and spending time with my family.
Dr Emily Kaye, BA (Hons), BM, MRCGP (2023)
I qualified in 2012, having studied graduate medicine at the University of Southampton after first completing a degree in Modern European Languages at Durham University. I spent my foundation years working at Basingstoke Hospital, and then went on to complete my GPVTS training in both the Basingstoke and the Winchester areas alongside a busy family life. Alongside General Practice I also enjoy coaching, having completed a diploma in Transformational Coaching in 2022. I enjoy all aspects of General Practice, and being part of the team at Watership Down Health.
Dr Jessica Keast
I graduated from Exeter University in 2016 and went on to work as a junior doctor in Poole. After a year working in London, I moved to Winchester in 2019 to complete my GP training. I enjoy all aspects of general practice and I am delighted to have joined Watership Down Health.
Dr Gemma Lahiff
I qualified at Southampton University in 2011 and remained in the area. After working in Portsmouth for the last 7 years I am looking forward to working in Overton and Oakley. I have a specialist interest in ophthalmology.
Dr Judith Lindsay, MBBS, MRCGP
I joined the Practice in 1992 and work 4 clinical sessions – including one session caring for our patients in Beech Tree Nursing Home.
I am also a Clinical Director for our Primary Care Network – Rural West. -
Dr Rebecca Maynard – MRCGP, BM, BSc (Hons), MA (MedEd), DRCOG
I qualified in 2010, having studied graduate medicine at the University of Southampton following a career change from the world of finance. I completed my GP training in the Basingstoke area and first joined the team at Watership Down Health as a Locum GP in 2018, returning in 2020 as a permanent member of the team. I enjoy all aspects of general practice, particularly getting to know my patients with long term conditions. I am additionally a training programme director for Mid-Wessex GP training so am passionate about the training of GPs, doctors, and medical students.
Dr Kirsty Pollard, BSc, MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP, PGCertMedEd
I achieved a master’s degree in psychology before undertaking my medical training at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine, London, 2007. I spent my foundation years working at Basingstoke Hospital before completing my GPVTS training in the Winchester training scheme. I joined Overton and Oakley Surgery as a partner in October 2013. I have a special interest in Cardiology and have trained to perform Echocardiology whilst working in the Cardiology Department at the North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke. I also have a special interest in the care of patients with cancer and palliative care. I recently completed a postgraduate certificate in medical education and now supervise the training of doctors who have chosen to specialise in general practice.
Dr Karen Robinson, BSc(Hons) MBBS DCH DFSRH MRCGP
I qualified at St George’s Hospital Medical School in 1996. Following 15 years as a partner in an Aldershot GP practice, I am delighted to have joined Watership Down Health in June 2020. I have been a Clinical Lead in North East Hampshire CCG and the Clinical Director of Aldershot Health Primary Care Network. My special interests are Women’s Health (menopause in particular) and ‘Lifestyle medicine’. I fit coils and implants. I am passionate about enabling women going through the menopause to get their life back on track and empowering people to take control of their own health using the evidence-based behavioural science of Lifestyle medicine. When not at work I enjoy gardening, fitness training and spending time with my family.
Dr Caroline Sargeant, DFSRH
Dr Sargeant completed her training at the University of St Andrews and University of Manchester in 2015 and went on to work as a junior doctor in London. She moved to the area to complete her GP training in Basingstoke and spent her final year as a GP Registrar at Watership Down Health (Oakley and Overton). She is delighted that she has now joined the team as a salaried GP from August 2020. Dr Sargeant is happy to see all patients.
Dr Sargeant is a member of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH).
Dr Sarah Still, BM DRCOG DCH MRCGP
I trained at Southampton University graduating in 1995. I completed my House Jobs in Bath and on the Isle of Wight before starting my GP training at Winchester, Royal Hampshire County Hospital; I became a GP in 2000. I enjoyed being a locum GP but was pleased to find my home here where I have been a Partner since 2005. I am the Child Safeguarding Lead for Watership Down Health. I lead on Diabetes and have particular interest in Dermoscopy, Palliative Care, Respiratory Medicine, Paediatrics, MSK and joint injections. I am passionate about patient care and feel I am a true Generalist. Outside work I love to sing; I am a member of the Farrant Singers in Salisbury. I am also a keen hill walker and enjoy trekking. Paper engineering has been a longstanding hobby.
Dr Helen Thomas
I graduated in 2011 from St George’s University of London. I have had a diverse career pathway, working as a physiotherapist prior to medicine, then working in Emergency medicine, palliative care and abroad in India and Zambia before finding my home in General Practice. I value the connections and relationships that working as a GP brings and I enjoy all areas of practice. I have additional training in dermatology and women’s health and continue to develop my women’s health knowledge. I enjoy travelling and being outdoors when not at work.
To support the practice’s increasing demand and a growing patient list which is due to many housing developments within our boundary area, we are also supported by a pool of Locum Doctors including:
Dr Natalie Smith
Dr Anna Lalonde
Dr Vanessa Watkins
Dr Lizzie Hibbert
Dr Jake Lockard
Dr Jonathan Sheppard