Templemore Medical Centre

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THE GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Practice 1
Dr Maureen Coogan
Dr John Darragh

Practice 2
Dr James Wilson

THE PRACTICE TEAM

Business Manager: Andrew Duncan

The Business Manager is responsible for the administration of the practice, including building and facilities, computer systems and fiscal issues.

Practice Manager: Karen Livingstone

The Practice Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the practice. She can assist with any non-medical problems you may have and will be receptive to any suggestions you may wish to submit.

Receptionists:	Tina Montgomery, Leanne McPhillips
	Elizabeth Fryers, Ina McConkey, Clare Wilson, Joanna Wegrzyniak

Our team of Receptionists are trained to deal with your needs. They make appointments, take messages, deal with prescription requests and inform patients of test results after the doctor has seen and approved them. All information is treated in complete confidence.

Practice Nurses: Patricia Brennan and Judy Cunningham

The practice nurses co-ordinate and run many of our specialist clinics in conjunction with the doctors.

PRACTICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

The practice closes from 1.00 - 2.00pm on Thursday afternoon and periodically for an afternoon to allow all members of the practice team time for training and development. Rest assured, however, that a doctor will always be available on the telephone in case of an emergency or if urgent advice is required.