Practice Team
The Partners
Ms Michelle Freeburn – Managing Partner (f)
Dip.PPM (Distinction), Dip. RSA, MIHM, MInstLM, MIGPM
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I have worked within the field of management since 1997, commencing my career with Lloyds Pharmacy. I moved into General Practice in 2004, and was proud to secure a position at Bow in 2009. Having taken the decision to join the Partnership in 2010, I took up the helm as Senior Partner in April 2024. I really enjoy working within the healthcare community, providing support to patients, the practice team and our attached staff.
In addition to my partnership responsibilities, I am a board member of Mid Devon Healthcare Primary Care Network. Working alongside two local practices provides opportunity for neighbourhood working which I enjoy immensely.
Outside of work I enjoy playing my much loved grand piano, musical theatre, reading a wide variety of literature and spending time with my family.
In addition to my partnership responsibilities, I am a board member of Mid Devon Healthcare Primary Care Network. Working alongside two local practices provides opportunity for neighbourhood working which I enjoy immensely.
Outside of work I enjoy playing my much loved grand piano, musical theatre, reading a wide variety of literature and spending time with my family.
Dr Mark Eggleton – GP Partner (m)
BM, MRCGP, DRCOG, Dip.DFFP
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I grew up in South Devon and studied for my medical degree in Southampton before moving to Dorset for my junior doctor and GP training, where I met my wife. We returned to Devon so that I could take up a role as a GP partner in West Devon in 2001.
My particular areas of interest within general practice include the management of heart disease and diabetes, palliative care and menopause management.
Outside of work, and where time permits once all daily animal duties have been completed, I like to exercise when I can and enjoy going to the cinema, playing the piano, and attempting to surf.
The opportunity to take up a role at Bow Medical Practice has come at the perfect time for me and I am genuinely very excited to be joining the partnership. I hope I can help to continue the fantastic work that Dr Bower, Michelle and the wider team have been doing for many years.
My particular areas of interest within general practice include the management of heart disease and diabetes, palliative care and menopause management.
Outside of work, and where time permits once all daily animal duties have been completed, I like to exercise when I can and enjoy going to the cinema, playing the piano, and attempting to surf.
The opportunity to take up a role at Bow Medical Practice has come at the perfect time for me and I am genuinely very excited to be joining the partnership. I hope I can help to continue the fantastic work that Dr Bower, Michelle and the wider team have been doing for many years.
Dr Jack Hodge - GP Partner (m)
MB ChB MRCGP
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I grew up mainly in Sussex, but also before that in Cardiff, North Wales and for 5 years in North Germany as my father worked for the MOD.
My clinical interests are acute illness management and keeping patients out of hospital. I believe that, using technology and training, a lot of the services provided by resident doctors in a distant hospital setting can be provided by a GP locally.
When not working or parenting my 3 young children, I enjoy playing and watching (though mostly the latter nowadays) rugby and cricket.
My clinical interests are acute illness management and keeping patients out of hospital. I believe that, using technology and training, a lot of the services provided by resident doctors in a distant hospital setting can be provided by a GP locally.
When not working or parenting my 3 young children, I enjoy playing and watching (though mostly the latter nowadays) rugby and cricket.
The Clinical Team
Dr Susan Taheri - Associate GP (f)
MB ChB (Hons), MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, DTM&H
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Dr Taheri qualified as a doctor in Manchester and has worked as an NHS GP in Devon since 2003. She has been at Bow since 2010 and now works as an Associate GP at the practice having stepped back from Partnership in 2022 to pursue other career interests.
She holds a Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about helping her patients make small but positive changes to benefit their health. She set up and helps to run “Growing Well Garden”, a green social prescribing project based at the surgery which provides gardening as a therapeutic activity in a friendly and supportive setting. Away from work (and when not in the garden!) she enjoys keeping fit, walking and reading.
She holds a Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about helping her patients make small but positive changes to benefit their health. She set up and helps to run “Growing Well Garden”, a green social prescribing project based at the surgery which provides gardening as a therapeutic activity in a friendly and supportive setting. Away from work (and when not in the garden!) she enjoys keeping fit, walking and reading.
Dr Kevin Douglas - Associate GP (m)
BM BCh, BA, MRCGP, MSc
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I grew up in Dorset, did my medical degree in Oxford and worked for 30 years in Exmouth as a GP partner. During this time I have also been a trainer, GP anaesthetist, appraiser and crowd and team doctor for the Exeter Chiefs.
I worked a few locums for Bow and thought the patients and staff were so friendly and welcoming it would be fabulous to join them. I enjoy all aspects of being a GP and have an interest in musculoskeletal medicine and joint injections. When grandad, domestic and animal duties permit I will hopefully be kitesurfing or on the moor.
I worked a few locums for Bow and thought the patients and staff were so friendly and welcoming it would be fabulous to join them. I enjoy all aspects of being a GP and have an interest in musculoskeletal medicine and joint injections. When grandad, domestic and animal duties permit I will hopefully be kitesurfing or on the moor.
Dr Matthew Vallis - Associate GP (m)
MB ChB, MRCGP, PGCME
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Dr Vallis trained in Leicestershire and qualified as a GP in 2011. He moved to Devon with his family in 2017. He now works in various GP roles and teaches at the University of Exeter Medical School. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his family and doing outdoor pursuits.
Dr Madeleine Sales - Associate GP (f)
MBBS, MRCGP
Dr Sophie Ewing (f)
Sessional GP
Stephen (m)
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Carol (f)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Holly, Jo and Jasmine (f)
Practice Nurses
Kath and Pennie (f)
Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist
Patient Services Team
Tracy Green (f)
Associate Business Manager
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With nearly 20 years of experience working in and around general practice, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge in practice management, patient services, and healthcare quality.
Having spent a decade as a GP Practice Business Manager, Tracy understand general practice and more importantly, what makes a real difference to patients and the teams who care for them. She is passionate about ensuring that practices are well-organised, compassionate environments where both patients and staff feel supported.
Tracy holds professional qualifications in HR and management, and has worked closely with the Care Quality Commission, the Royal College of General Practitioners and NHS organisations across England. She brings a calm, experienced hand to the operational side of practice life, with a genuine commitment to regulatory compliance, quality, safety and continuous improvement.
In addition to her consultancy work, Tracy is delighted to join the practice team in this part-time role and looks forward to getting to know patients, colleagues, and the wider community.
Having spent a decade as a GP Practice Business Manager, Tracy understand general practice and more importantly, what makes a real difference to patients and the teams who care for them. She is passionate about ensuring that practices are well-organised, compassionate environments where both patients and staff feel supported.
Tracy holds professional qualifications in HR and management, and has worked closely with the Care Quality Commission, the Royal College of General Practitioners and NHS organisations across England. She brings a calm, experienced hand to the operational side of practice life, with a genuine commitment to regulatory compliance, quality, safety and continuous improvement.
In addition to her consultancy work, Tracy is delighted to join the practice team in this part-time role and looks forward to getting to know patients, colleagues, and the wider community.
Natalie and Hannah (f)
Operations Managers
Elliott (m)
GP Assistant
Beverley (f)
Medical Secretary
Aaron
Patient Services Administrator
Jessica, Pennie and Stephanie
Patient Services Assistants
Dispensary Team
Debbie (f)
Medicines Optimisation Lead
Donna and Jenny (f)
Dispensary Leads
Helen, Joseph and Julie
Dispensers
Housekeeping Team
Hannah N. (f)
Housekeeper
Keith (m)
Caretaker
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