I've never been one to gush about doctors surgeries - mainly because my past experiences haven't…read morebeen great. But I am currently in love with my new doctors surgery. I am an extremely infrequent visitor to the doctors and like most men I tend to let things get excruciating before I finally admit that I need to see a doctor. With this in mind I wasn't actually registered with a doctor it had been so long since my last visit. So just before Christmas I decided to get registered somewhere close to where I lived. I firstly went to a practice at the bottom of the Antrim Road which resembled a prison, luckily for me they weren't registering new patients, so I wandered further up the road and came to Salisbury Medical Practice. The practice itself resembles an old victorian manor house, welcoming, grand and warm. The doctors and staff evoke the same feelings. I went in to the practice on my first visit and to be honest I didn't even expect to be able to register but to my surprise they asked me to come back that afternoon to new patient registration (Thursday's). Once registered which was a simple process I was then able to book an appointment. To my complete and utter shock I was able to get one the next morning at 10am - Let's put this in to perspective. In 24 hours I was registered, booked and seen by a nurse and doctor. I can not recommend this practice enough - highly professional and caring. Easily the best medical experience of my life. For anyone worried about me, it's just a football injury!

This has been my GP practice for almost 20yrs now, the surgery has evolved during that time into…read morethe slick operation it is today. Routine appointments are often booked up well in advance but they have a triage system whereby when you phone in the morning you receive a call back from either one of the GPs or the Nurse Practitioner who will discuss your symptoms and decide how soon you need to be seen, appointments are kept specifically for this purpose. I have lost track of how many GPs actually work here but there are 6 consulting rooms around the main waiting area at the back, a small room opposite a treatment room & a larger treatment room beside reception. Most staff are polite, friendly & helpful. Self service check in allows for quick check in and a reduction in queues at reception. You can register for online services too which allows you to securely book/cancel appointments and order repeat prescriptions. You can nominate a local pharmacy to collect your prescriptions too to save a journey, very handy service indeed.

A superb GP surgery which is situated on lower Ormeau Road. The practice area covers a 10 mile…read moreradius surrounding the clinic and caters for postcode areas BT6, BT7 and BT8. A few years ago when I lived nearby I attended Ormeau Health Centre as my local GP Surgery. As with all Surgeries these days, getting an appointment unfortunately proved tricky, with waits of up to a few days or even weeks on occasion. Thankfully though, they did offer a convenient telephone line whereby you could ring and speak to a Doctor or order prescriptions. You can also book appointments online and order repeat prescriptions 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week via their website. Plus Ormeau Health Centre have a travel clinic if you need to get jabs for your holidays. I always found the Receptionists, Nurses and Doctors friendly, helpful and professional. I would give this clinic a full 5 star rating if it weren't for the long waiting times before obtaining an appointment. Plus only allowing 10 minutes per patient for a Doctors appointment feels very rushed. However I think this is an issue with the Health Service overall (or our politicians and government) rather than this particular clinic, which I always found excellent.

Great g.p. especially with kids! Chemist is also close by with car parking available. Waiting times…read moreare not as long in comparison to other places I have been. The chemist would usually have a display table on show which changes every month. For example today was smoking awareness and the benefits of quiting the help and information that is available to anyone wanting to quit and example nicotine packs to help tou choose the right approach.

On holywood road, Holywood road surgery has been my doctors all my life, good service , electronic…read moreappointment check in system. Also order repeat prescriptions online, 2 day prescription wait, sometimes quicker, baby clinic held every tuesday Friendly staff and doctors.lots of information leaflets inside.

Great GP surgery, helpful receptionists and doctors, very little waiting for appointments and easy…read morephone access. Prescriptions can be faxed in and will be left in a nominated chemist for collection next day.

As far as I'm aware I'm still registered to this south Belfast practice which is most popular with…read morestudents living in the surrounding areas. I've been a few times with minor ailments, nothing particular interesting or worth a story. An ear infection was about as interesting as it got, of which I needed two or three different appointments to solve. The staff working at the front desk are all very helpful and courteous. It wasn't too much trouble getting an appointment even though the problem wasn't serious, I think it was roughly a week from when I first called. They have a team of doctors and nurses, of varying ages and experience however all the medical staff I dealt with were fantastic. Quick, to the point but certainly not skimming the surface. They are also very good as far as booking and picking up prescriptions without appointment. If you're living in the south Belfast area as a student or a 'Maaalone' resident then you can't go wrong with this well structured, professional practice.

This is the only GP where I've ever been able to get seen on the same day. I was having serious…read moreproblems with panic attacks and as soon as the receptionist heard this, she booked me in for an appointment at 4pm-I rang 10am or something. The doctor was really friendly and obviously someone who was passionate about his work and helping people. I'd still use this place if it wasn't for the fact that I'm not at university anymore. Highly recommended.

Ashley Medical Centre is one of the best doctors surgeries in Bangor, this is down to a few things…read more I must firstly say that this is not my own doctors, not by choice, but I have had many dealing with Ashley Medical Centre throughout the years. The practice itself is simple, the waiting room is old fashioned but not in a run down way, it is old fashioned in a homely way. You know when you just feel at ease somewhere. The selection toys is good and it has a magazine selection that would rival a barbers. The Doctors in Ashley Medical Centre are first class, Dr Craig and Dr Ingram are experienced doctors and they will immediately put you at ease no matter what the ailment. They are calm and comforting, the whole surgery has this feel. It is very family orientated. The reception staff are made in the same mould as the Doctors as they are kind and welcoming, especially to new patients. If you need to register with a GP's surgery in the Bangor area then I would highly recommend Ashley Medical Centre, with good parking and a convenient location, it will prove to be just the tonic you may be looking for.

This is a beautiful modern building and has the benefit of a little cafe and lots of comfy seating…read moreareas. However, it doesn't benefit from an appropriate amount of parking. Cars are often abandoned on double yellow lines and whilst it does have disabled spaces, I am yet to come across an empty one. The centre is usually always busy and it often takes a couple of weeks to a get a GP appointment, but then it seems everywhere does. The two things that make the greatest difference for me is the nurses station and the baby clinic. My hubby sliced his finger and fearing hours at a&e, we popped over to the nurses station, no appointment, no problem. He was in and out in 10 mins with bandages, ointment and aftercare advice. It was quick, efficient and easy, as it should be! The baby clinic runs on Thursday afternoons, it's also drop in, where after about a 10-15min wait you can see a Health Visitor and you don't even have to be registered there. Now if only they could sort out the parking...

I've had tennis elbow, from golf, and frozen shoulder from painting, for years and years. After…read moreseeing Gerrard shoulder much better and tennis elbow totally cured. Brilliant service and unexpected cure. I've always been told tennis elbow cannot be fixed. They need to see Gerrard, (sorry, don't know his surname).

A very family orientated practice, conveniently located near the centre of the village. Small car…read morepark opposite the side of the centre. They have spent money over the years modernising the facilities and services available, all to the benefit of patents and staff alike. Very well supported by their patients by way of active fundraising.