Area Covered:
Galashiels and surrounding area including Allanhaugh, Stow, Halkburn, Mosshouses, Melrose, Lindean and Clovenfords
Staff List:
Dr Kevin Buchan
Dr Robin Michie
Dr Lynn Buchan
Dr Ross Johnstone
Dr Nicola Lowdon
Dr Rodger Glenfield
Dr Helen Treliving
Dr Terni Jhooti
Making an appointment:
01896 661355
Consultations with the Doctors are by APPOINTMENT ONLY and are available morning and afternoon MONDAY to FRIDAY. A ring back service is also available, whereby the GP will return your call if not available at that time.
For an appointment telephone 01896 661355 - urgent cases are seen on the same day. If there are no appointments patients will be fitted into a 5 minute slot. Non-urgent appointments will be seen within 2-3 days.
Out of hours:
All weekday calls between 18:00 - 08:00, and weekend calls between Friday 18:00 and Monday 08:00 are dealt with by NHS 24.These calls are dealt with by nurse advisors, who will give advice, ask for the patient to be seen at Borders General Hospital, or arrange a home visit. The telephone number for NHS 24 is 111.
Home visits:
If possible home visits should be requested before 10:00. Calls after this time will be dealt through the ring back service.
Repeat prescriptions:
If the doctor has agreed that your prescription can be issued on a repeat basis, please contact the surgery after 11.00 and with your request at least TWO WORKING DAYS before it will be required. Prescriptions can be picked up by any of the 4 pharmacists in the town.
Suggestions/Complaints:
Please contact Reception regarding any suggestions or complaints.
Clinics List:
Antenatal by appointment
Asthma by appointment
Baby Clinic - Wednesday - 14:00-15:00pm
Blood Pressure/Heart by appointment
Diabetic by appointment
Healthy Heart by appointment
Minor Surgery - Tuesday - 16:30
Smoking Cessation by appointment