Do not visit this GP Practice. My fiancee went to see one of the doctors here after he hurt his…read moreknee, and it had swollen up really badly. He was in lots of pain and something was clearly very wrong, yet the GP gave him a box of painkillers and told him to rest it for 2 weeks, because the specialists were really busy at this time of year, so there was no point referring him. The next day my fiancee went to A&E and saw a specialist that day, and had knee surgery 10 days later. I would never go back and see them.

Dr von Eichstroff practices in the newly built East Oxford Health Centre. He is very friendly and…read morealways happy to help. The surgery is quite efficient, with an automated checkin system when you arrive for your appointment, also, you are called in by means of a screen which displays your name. The practice are keen to keep on top of your health, with regular weight checks. There is a pharmacy across from the practice. They proffer to provide online repeat prescriptions, but unfortunately I have been unsuccessful in ordering these.

Gordon Gancz is one of the best medics I've ever encountered in my life. He is kind, caring,…read morerespectful and understanding, especially when things get tough. He has saved my skin on a number of occasions and also spotted things escalating before I have. Given my rare presentation, this is no mean feat! I have nothing but gratitude and respect for this extraordinary medic and human being - if only there were more like him, the NHS would be in a much better state!

This GP has very little patience with his patients (so to speak). I found his demeanour and…read morecommunication style patronising and unhelpful, and he essentially tries to end the consultation in under 3 minutes, regardless whether you haven't finished describing your symptoms or whether you also have a second problem for which you are seeing him. It is hard to say whether this GP (Gancz) is or isn't competent as a medic, however he is definitely lacking in empathy and patience, which are probably just as important. Dr Naomi Drury, from the same surgery, is a lot more empathic and helpful, and so when I next need to see a doctor again, I will try to make appointments with her rather than with the rather unpleasant Dr Gancz.

Dr Steel's practice is excellent, located in affluent North Oxford. The staff are very friendly and…read morethey provide a number of additional services, with baby clinics and vaccinations easy to arrange. Appointments are available within a day normally.

With a large glass display open to Cornmarket, Dr & Herbs offers treatment for a wide variety of…read moreailments. Staff here are friendly, though the prices are astronomical. There is little scientific evidence for much of the 'treatment' they offer, though many people swear to have been cured from diseases by similar techniques. Worth a try if you're desperate, just take your herbs with a pinch of salt!

Dr Eastwood is delightful, very friendly and always happy to help. The Temple Cowley Health centre…read moredeals with a large number of patients very efficiently and all the staff in the practice are very helpful. They also run some additional services, the one to help you stop smoking is great! There may be medical students present in the practice when you visit, just let them know if you'd rather they weren't there.