And this is the complete opposite of the spectrum when it comes to GPs and the NHS. Actually, not…read moreso much about the NHS, is about the person that practices medicine, that is good at it and loves it. I thank my lucky stars for having re located to this surgery, actually I thank my chiropractor who told me about them. Not only was the doctor quite thorough in my daughter's health check, he listened attentively to what I was saying, re assured me that it was nothing to be worried about (a viral cold that would go away in time, there are no medicines for that) and gave me some home remedies, which worked. Me and my husband were given appointments for standard health checks the moment we registered. It is a small surgery, which comes to show big is not always better.

I don't typically Yelp non-foodie places, but after my recent experience thought I might as well…read moreshare for future joiners. I'm torn between giving 2 or 3 stars and here's why ... The Good: 1) The nurse who saw me first for an interview was very friendly and was quite chatty as she took my blood pressure, my height and weight, and went through the lifestyle q's (smoking, alcohol intake, etc.) 2) The doctor who saw me afterwards to complete the registration process was friendly as well. I'm pretty sure I'll feel comfortable seeing her for whatever cold/flu/broken toe will ail me in the next few months. The Bad: 1) The registration process took 2.5 hours. That is insane!!!!!!! I've registered at other surgeries before and it averages to be about 20 minutes. The actual interview with the nurse took 10 minutes and the interview with the doctor took 10 minutes. You can do the math on how long I was waiting....... 2) Registration can only take place between 8:30-10:30AM. This wasn't so awful - I learned my lesson and will check the website next time I register with a GP. 3) There's no parking. So if you're planning on registering here, I suggest walking or taking public transportation to get here if you don't want to constantly feed the parking meter. In summary, this surgery gets 3 stars because the nurse and doctor are great and in the end, office operations really aren't their fault. However! The way an office is maintained and managed is a big part for patients so if there's anyone there reading this, please don't take offence but as a constructive criticism to improve.

When it comes to a GP surgery, I would hesitate to make any form of judgement based on the first…read morevisit for registration. That said, we humans are quick to generalise. Having moved when our last practice was merged, my wife, daughter and I have been with the Wellesley Road practice for a couple of years now, and from our past experience of three other London practices over thirty or so years, this by far comes up the best. That is not to say it is perfect; that is not a term applicable to a healthcare practice. Now retired after a full stint, I do have my share of health issues, and although nothing too serious yet, the quality of attention and care I have received at this practice; from the receptionists, and the nurses and of course most importantly, the doctors, have been very good, and the best between the practices we've been with. My wife who still works as a senior manager and our daughter who is a post graduate student, are in complete agreement. Of course there has been the odd occasion when one would have wished it could have been a little different, but each time it could have been the pressure of work; and indeed, this is an extremely popular and busy surgery. From our experience so far, we would like to say, 'Well done, Wellesley Road Surgery, and thank you.' I can see from previous comments, that where they have been constructive complaints, the practice appears to have tried to find solutions. and there are some very positive things achieved. With the UK having the least number of GP surgeries per 1000 population compared with the rest of Europe, it could be that finding solutions to the more common problems such as waiting times, is not always possible.

As I am local, I had to see Dr's there couple of times, and every time I go there, the female Drs…read moreseems always angry or frustrated and one of east European Dr seems always not present and un-forcusted as taking her private phone calls during the examination and in her private chat on the phone for some times, or totally forgettable as my flat mate saw her for his ankle sprain, my flat mate told me she asked him many times which ankle is the one she's examining. Those unprofessional attitudes hurt me when I am seriously asking the cure,.... Hope I can find a better NHS Surgery in my local.

The Portland Road Practice has a large, spacious waiting area with plenty of magazines and toys for…read morechildren to play with. There are 4 doctors available but it is sometimes tricky to get an appointment if you are not flexible with time. I've found early morning (8.30am is when they open) or late afternoon to be the most successful times. A really good extra is they have a full travel clinic that will give you prescriptions and administer most jabs needed for travel in Africa, Asia etc.

If you're looking for a really good private doctor in London then this doctor's surgery which is…read moreactually located in the Hospital of St John was in my opinion great. Very nice doctor and because they're attached to the hospital if you need any tests etc doing they have full use of all of the facilities which was great.