Our Team

Doctors

Dr Rob Daniels

Dr Rob Daniels

MA, MB BChir (Cambridge 1995) MSc, FRCGP, FRGS

GP

I originally trained in Cambridge and did an intercalated degree in Natural Sciences before completing clinical training at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. After working in the UK and Australia I ended upDr Rob Daniels[continue]

Dr Jon Dove

Dr Jon Dove

MBBS, MRCGP

GP Partner

After working mainly in London and some early experience in the Shetland Islands, I am delighted to have been a GP partner in beautiful East Devon since 2015. I alsoDr Jon Dove[continue]

Dr Will Elias-Jones

Dr Will Elias-Jones

BMBS, MRCS, DOHNS, MRCGP

GP Partner

Dr Elias-Jones is currently a GP partner at Townsend House medical centre, but prior to training in General practice, he was previously an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor. HeDr Will Elias-Jones[continue]

Dr Dani Harris

Dr Dani Harris

MBChB MRCGP

GP

I started off in the Midlands and moved to Bristol to attend medical school. I moved further in to the South West to complete my GP training on the WestDr Dani Harris[continue]

Training GPs

Our practice is a recognised Training Practice. We host junior doctors on placement including foundation doctors, as well as GP Registrars. All trainees work in conjunction with a Townsend Practice GP for training and supervision purposes.

Dr Tarek El Omda

Training GP

Dr Emma Thorne

Training GP

General practice paramedic

Our resident Paramedic is Townsend’s Duty Clinician. She has years of experience dealing with acute and urgent medical needs within the Ambulance Service. She now provides on-the-day appointments for any urgent medical presentations.

Lou Mills

General Practice Paramedic

Practice nurses

Our team of Practice Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, and Health Care Assistants can help you with blood tests, vaccinations and immunisations, minor casualties, dressings, hearing tests and more! They also run clinics for asthma, diabetes in conjunction with the doctors.

Selina Wills

Practice Nurse

Emily Bowker

Practice Nurse

Natalie Claydon

Practice Nurse

Debbie Wakley

Healthcare Assistant

Alison Gould

Healthcare Assistant

Gillian Shuell

Healthcare Assistant

Additional healthcare staff

Louise Kasparian

Pharmacy Technician

Lou is an experienced Pharmacy Technician with over 20 years of working in Pharmacy. She has worked for community Pharmacy where her career started and worked in private manufacturing inLouise Kasparian[continue]

Kate Preston

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist

Works on a Thursday Morning at Townsend House Medical Centre.

Practice manager

Tony Volcek

Practice Manager

Practice staff

Reception


Our team of receptionists are here to help you with appointment bookings and administrative enquiries. When calling for medical attention Receptionists are required to ask the reason for your callReception[continue]

Administration


Our administration team include our Medical Secretaries, Prescriptions team and Quality and Outcomes administrator. They work incredibly hard to support our clinical team in the provision of patient care.

Attached staff

Community Nurses


Our team of District Nurses may be contacted through Townsend House surgery or via Seaton Hospital on 01297 626108. They provide nursing care to patients in their homes and giveCommunity Nurses[continue]

Community Midwives


The Community Midwives are responsible for antenatal and early postnatal care. They are available for advice and guidance regarding maternity care and can be contacted through the surgery.