Dr Vanaja Santosh – Female

MBBS DFSRH Loc SDI

I qualified in 1997 in India and live with my husband and twin children and 2 bunnies In Norwich.

I have special interest in Women’s health, Research and family planning clinics ( coil and implants).

I enjoy music, yoga and running.

Dr Tissa Weeratunge – Male

MBChB, MRCGP

I am originally from London, attended Sheffield Medical School and completed my GP Training in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. I moved to Norfolk in 2019 to be nearer to family and after working locally for a few years, joined Orchard Surgery in January 2023, and have really enjoyed being part of our growing team.

I have particular interests in musculoskeletal medicine, mental heath, men’s health, diabetes and more recently in respiratory medicine. Outside of work I enjoy watching or playing most sports, and spending time in the countryside, on the beach, or at home, with my young family and our array of pets!

Dr Samita Mukhopadhyay – Female

MBBS, MRCGP, MA(Med Ed)

I originally qualified in India and worked in Gynaecology and Obstetrics for 5 years. I retrained as a GP in the UK due to the demands of family life; which on the positive side has left me more compassionate to the upheavals in the lives of my patients. I hold a Masters in medical education and have experience of teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Therefore I enjoy collaborating with clinicians of differing levels of experience and patients who seek better understanding of their illness.

After 22 years of full time work as a GP, I now work two days at Orchard Surgery and one day at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals as a Medical Examiner. The latter role gives me insights into the journeys of my patients when they are admitted to hospital.

To keep myself out of trouble I go birdwatching(as a novice), sing in a community choir(badly) and help run our village cinema.

 

 

 

Dr J O’Shea – Female

MBBS BSc MRCGP DRCOG DFRSH

I qualified in London in 1990 and have been working as a GP in Norfolk since 1995 .

I have a special interest in women’s health and mental health. I live in Norwich with my husband and have 4 grown up children. In my spare time I enjoy music, singing in a choir and running to keep fit.

Dr Eleanor Burleigh – Female

MBChB (Hons) MRCGP

Growing up in the town of Dereham, I set out on an exciting journey to Sheffield in 2014 to study Medicine. I graduated with honors in 2019 and moved to Leeds to complete my Foundation Years and GP training. During this time, I gained valuable experience in various specialties, including Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, A&E, and Psychiatry.

I am passionate about all aspects of General Practice and enjoy building meaningful connections with my patients.

In my spare time, I love running, going to the gym, and indulging in culinary creativity with some baking.

Dr Lilian Ibe – Female

MRCGP

I qualified as a medical doctor in Nigeria and moved to the UK in 2018, bringing over a decade of rich clinical experience and general practice expertise across diverse healthcare settings. My passion for global and public health, led me to pursue a Master’s degree in International Health and Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford.

Following my studies, I gained valuable hands-on experience working in the emergency department in Kent before embarking on my GP training in Norwich. As a dedicated and well-rounded general practitioner, I pride myself on combining clinical expertise with a deeply empathetic approach to patient care.

Beyond medicine, I have a zest for life and adventure. I’m an avid traveller, always eager to immerse myself in exploring new cultures and experiences. I also have a passion for interior design, love hosting gatherings, and cherish quality time with friends and family.