• Dr Paterson was appointed to the Pilning Practice in 1983, taking over from a single handed doctor who practised from rooms in his own home. A graduate of Aberdeen University (1972) he has seen the practice evolve and develop and take its current shape. Dr Paterson has lead responsibility for Diabetes, Hypertension and CHD care in the Practice and leads on the implementation of the practice Information Technology strategy.
  
  He is a member of the Executive Team of the South Glos Practice Based Commissioning group and has a particular interest in facilitating good practice and in professional development/learning.

Dr Fiona Ormerod MB BS (1978) (LONDON) DRCOG DA MRCGP

• Dr Ormerod joined the practice in 1994 and works as a full time partner and is responsible for Asthma, COPD and leads on issues of clinical governance with responsibility for relations with the Primary Care Trust. Dr Ormerod has a wide experience of Family Planning and leads the enhanced service agreement on IUCD. Dr Ormerod advises on Palliative care issues and works closely with outside agencies.

Dr Alison Wint MB BS (1980) (LONDON) DRCOG MRCGP

• Dr Wint joined the practice in January 2005 and brings to Pilning a wealth of experience from her time spent in inner city of Bristol. She has been a Primary Care Cancer Lead since 2000 working with the Bristol North Primary Care Trust. Dr Wint is experienced in Child Health Surveillance, Obstetric Care and Family Planning. Teaching has also been an important part of her work having participated in under graduate teaching in her role as Trainer.