Dr Alistair Howitt
MB ChB  MSc MRCP  FRCGP – Birmingham 1978
Alistair Howitt trained in the Midlands after qualifying from the University of Birmingham. He joined the practice in 1983 and was instrumental in setting up special clinics for patients with diabetes and asthma. Dr Howitt also runs our in-house clinic for patients on warfarin. He is a GP trainer and has a keen interest in research. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in November 2004.
 
 
Dr Michael Morris
MB BS MRCGP DCH DRCOG – London 1990
Michael Morris trained at St George’s after qualifying from the University of London. He joined the practice in 1996 and has worked at both Pembury and Kent & Sussex Hospitals in paediatrics, care of the elderly, ENT, obstetrics & gynaecology and casualty departments. Since January 2000 he has worked at both Tonbridge and Penshurst surgeries. He is a GP trainer and has been training GP registrars since September 2002.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr John Moore
MRCGP DA DCH DRCOG – London 1989
John Moore joined the practice in January 1997. He completed his medical training at St Georges Hospital London and then took a further qualification in anaesthetics and neonatal intensive care before becoming a GP. He has worked at Pembury and Kent & Sussex Hospitals and has a keen interest in minor surgery. He is a member of the Medical Officers for Schools Association and is a medical officer for Tonbridge School. Dr Moore is also a GP trainer and has been training registrars since 2003.
 
 
Dr Jenny Alton
MRCGP DFFP DRCOG – London 1991
Jenny Alton completed her medical training at King’s College School of Medicine, London. She joined the practice in July 1997, but worked at Warders as a GP registrar during her training. Dr Alton has also worked at both of our local hospitals. She has a particular interest in women's’ and children's’ health issues and also dermatology. She holds the Diploma in Dermatology from University of Wales, Cardiff, and has also been a GP trainer since 2003.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr Graham Kirby
MBBS MRCP MRCGP – London 1986
Graham Kirby comes from Tonbridge and was a pupil at Judd School before going to study medicine. He trained at University College London and the Middlesex Hospital, qualifying in 1986. He became a partner at the practice in August 2000, having worked here as a GP registrar. Dr Kirby has the MRCP and has been a Registrar in Cardiology. He is currently developing services for patients in the practice who have heart disease. Dr Kirby works at both Tonbridge and Penshurst surgeries. His interests outside medicine include music and he plays classical guitar.
 
 
Dr Richard Claxton
MRCPCH DRCOG MRCGP – London 1996
Richard Claxton trained at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals Medical School, qualifying in 1996. Initially he worked in South East London, specialising in paediatrics. He then completed his general practice training in the Tunbridge Wells area. Children’s health services still remain a special interest as well as family medicine. Dr Claxton is a medical officer at Tonbridge School. He is a GP trainer and local course organiser for the Tunbridge Wells GP vocational training scheme .
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr Joanna Pearson
MB BS MRCGP DRCOG DFFP – London 1991
Jo Pearson trained at University College School of Medicine in London. She previously worked at Warders as a GP registrar during her training. Prior to joining the practice as a partner in April 2004 Dr Pearson was a partner at a practice in Hawkhurst. She has a particular interest in womens' and childrens' health issues and holds the Diploma in Dermatology from University of Wales, Cardiff. Dr Pearson also works at the Penshurst surgery.
 
 
Dr Rachel Austin
MB BS MRCGP DRCOG DFFP - London 2003
Rachel Austin is a salaried GP working at the practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. She trained at Guys, Kings & St Thomas' Hospitals School of Medicine and was completed her final GP registrar year at Warders prior to being appointed as a salaried GP. Dr Austin has worked in various hospital departments locally and has an interest in women's and children's health issues. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  REGISTRARS  
  We are a training practice, so at times doctors called GP registrars, who have finished their hospital training and are interested in General Practice as a career will be working at Warders under the guidance of Dr. Howitt, Dr. Morris, Dr. Moore, Dr. Alton and Dr. Claxton.

Dr. Pearson is a Supervisor for Foundation Doctors who also work from time to time at the practice.

Medical and Nursing Students may also be working with our GPs or Practice Nurses and you will always be informed of their presence. If you do not wish to see them please tell the receptionist.

Our current registrars are: Dr Kulsum Ansari, Dr Gleena Rebello, Dr Gaby Payne

 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
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