Practice Team
The Partners
Ms Michelle Freeburn – Managing Partner (f)
Dip.PPM (Distinction), Dip. RSA, MIHM, MInstLM, MIGPM, ACMI
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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.
The Clinical Team
Dr Susan Taheri - Associate GP (f)
MBChB (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 Madeleine Sales - Associate GP (f)
MBBS, MRCGP
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Dr Sales qualified as a doctor in 2016 at Barts & London School of Medicine and has worked as a GP since May 2024.
She is a compassionate doctor who always aspires to do the best for her patients. She worked for two years in acute inpatient psychiatric medicine and has a special interest in mental health. In addition, she is interested in woman's health and enjoys obstetric and gynaecology medicine.
In addition to her role at the practice, Dr Sales practices as a Aesthetic Doctor in Exeter.
Outside of work, Dr Sales enjoys horse riding, running and spending time with her family.
She is a compassionate doctor who always aspires to do the best for her patients. She worked for two years in acute inpatient psychiatric medicine and has a special interest in mental health. In addition, she is interested in woman's health and enjoys obstetric and gynaecology medicine.
In addition to her role at the practice, Dr Sales practices as a Aesthetic Doctor in Exeter.
Outside of work, Dr Sales enjoys horse riding, running and spending time with her family.
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)
MBChB, 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 Jack Hodge - Sessional GP (m)
MBChB, MRCGP
Dr Sophie Ewing - Sessional GP (f)
BSc, MBBS, MRCGP
Dr Clare Dawson - Sessional GP
MB BCh, JCTGP, MRCGP
Stephen - Advanced Clinical Practitioner (m)
MSc, PGCE, DUMC RCS (Ed), RN, MCPara
Laura, Jo and Jasmine (f)
Practice Nurses
Kath and Pennie (f)
Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist
Jessica (f)
Student Nursing Associate
Patient Services Team
Tracy Green (f)
Associate Business Manager
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In addition to her consultancy work, Tracy is delighted to join the practice team in this part-time role, providing support for two days each month.
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 understands general practice and more importantly, what makes a real difference to patients and the teams who care for them. She is passionate about creating 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 approach to the operational side of practice life, with a genuine commitment to quality, safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
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 understands general practice and more importantly, what makes a real difference to patients and the teams who care for them. She is passionate about creating 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 approach to the operational side of practice life, with a genuine commitment to quality, safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Natalie and Hannah (f)
Operations Managers - Level 5
Elliott (m)
GP Assistant
Beverley (f)
Medical Secretary
Aaron and Emma
Patient Services Administrators
Pennie, Lucy, Bethani and Stephanie
Patient Services Assistants
Dispensary Team
Jenny (f)
Medicines Optimisation Lead - NVQ II
Donna and Helen (f)
Dispensary Leads - NVQ II
Joseph. Julie and Emma
Dispensers - NVQ II
Housekeeping Team
Hannah N. (f)
Housekeeper
Keith (m)
Caretaker
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