Dr Ruwani Siriwardena (Female)

A graduate from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr Siriwardena trained in general practice before completing a Masters in Public Health. She returned to general practice as a salaried GP in Essex before joining Monkfield Medical Practice as a partner. She is also the Deputy Lead for Student Welfare at the University of Cambridge, Clinical School of Medicine. She has extra qualifications in management, medical education, obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics. She teaches medical students and trains doctors to become GPs. She enjoys books, music and her dogs.

Dr Rakesh Modi (Male)

After having completed his medical degree at the University of Cambridge and University College London, Dr Modi undertook training in hospital specialties, general practice and research in London. He ran international projects for the Royal College of GPs and completed a Masters in Public Health. He then moved to Cambridgeshire with his family and worked as a salaried GP, locum GP (whilst completing a PhD at Cambridge) and now a partner at Monkfield. He is a senior researcher and lecturer at the University of Cambridge with an interest in health screening and inequalities, and he is the lead for research in the district. He has extra qualifications in general medicine specialties, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics and public health. He teaches students and trainee GPs. He enjoys books, jazz and classical music.

Hannah Crisford, Practice Manager

Hannah joined the practice in 2015 initially as our Business Manager, moving to Practice Manager and then joined the partnership in 2023. Hannah came to us from Cambridgeshire Police where she spent 14 years building up her experience in HR, Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Operations Management. Having always been in a customer service environment, where procedures are continually assessed to ensure they are effective and efficient and achieve outcomes she is well placed to support the service delivery of the practice alongside our staff and patients. Hannah lives locally with her family and attends music concerts, the theatre and enjoys socialising with friends and family, whilst supporting all 3 children play rugby. She is a season ticket holder at Saracens and attends many international rugby games. When she has time she explores new countries and cultures, yet remains a keen camper in the UK.

Shilpa Eshwaraiah - Deputy Practice Manager 

Helen Ottaway - Patient Services Supervisor 

Sam Scarr - Business Support Adinistrator

GP Trainees at the Practice: 

Dr Cem Ozkan (Male) - GP Trainne until August 2024

Dr Ahmed Elrayes (Male) - GP Trainee From August 2024 

Dr Sashrin Deen (Male) - GP Trainee From August 2024 

Our GPs:

Dr Zahra Fatima (Female) Currently on Maternity Leave

Dr Heinz Van Raemdonck (Male)

Dr Amber Ali (Female)

Dr. Ali is an accomplished General Practitioner who completed her training in 2018. Since then, she has been serving the community of Cambourne as a dedicated member of the Monkfield Medical Practice team. With a keen interest in Diabetes and Women health, Dr. Ali conducts diabetes clinics at West Suffolk Hospital and is skilled in coil and implant procedures. When she's not caring for her patients, Dr. Ali cherishes spending time with her family and enjoys exploring the world through travel.

Dr Toonah (Female)

I joined Monkfield Medical Practice from a St Neots practice in 2021 a year after qualifying. I am particularly interested in the field of Lifestyle and Prevention Medicine. Outside of work, I regularly bake for the community and fund-raising events although now limited to mostly baking cupcakes and cookies with my three children.

Dr Jan Jayawardena (Female)

My passion is to be a part of the fabric of my local community as a family doctor, developing relationships with my patients over time and thoroughly enjoying the journey to becoming an expert generalist. I oversee medical student placements at Monkfield and help to shape the future of the practice and its future GPs. Alongside Monkfield Medical Practice I also work at Cambridge University within Education both examining and teaching students.

Dr Thompson (Female) 

I joined Monkfield Medical Practice in 2021 having held a number of Locum GP placements alongside working as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Primary Care Medical Education at UCL Medical School. I work collaboratively with the RCGP and my special interest is lifestyle medicine and well-being amongst NHS employees. I am a qualified yoga teacher, and a keen sportswoman. I particularly enjoy triathlon sports and compete in events. I am eager to share my enthusiasm for healthy living with both my patients and others. I love to travel and have visited a wide variety of countries across the globe.

Dr Anne Marie Powell (Female) 

Anne Marie studied Physics at University of Hertfordshire obtaining a 1st class honours and student of the year award, she worked for Network Rail for 2 years in their Strategic Access and Planning department when she started to consider medicine as a career path, from there she studied her A-level Chemistry and Biology at Hammersmith College, and then started her Medical degree at Bart's and the Royal London. During her medical degree she was diagnosed with Dyspraxia which better helped her understand her own learning style. Anne Marie went on to complete her Foundation Programme training in Stockton-on-Tees where she became passionate about supporting patients to receive high quality Palliative care, she worked with the Specialist Acute Palliative Care team during her time between completing Foundation Programme and starting GP training in Lincolnshire. Anne Marie lives with her Husband. Anne Marie locumed in various practices following qualification, and since 2022 has been salaried at the Monkfield practice. Anne Marie enjoys playing the piano, cuisines from around the world and going for long walks.

Dr Eleanor Nash (Female) 

Ellie is a Clinical Lecturer, with a background in General Practice and Paediatrics. She is an experienced medical educator, with a focus on faculty development and the health and well-being of professionals. She has a broad range of teaching experiences and curriculum design expertise, along with an interest in medical education research.

Dr Arisa Harada (Female)

Having completed her medical degree at the University of Cambridge and University College London, Dr. Harada continued to venture south for her foundation training in south London and Surrey. She then decided to have a change of scenery and moved even further south to work in Australia for just over two years, balancing work in the A+E and general medical departments of the hospitals there, with some travelling and time on the beach. However, she decided to return to the UK and started GP training in Cambridge and, following completion, joined the team at Monkfield. She enjoys the varied nature of GP, and particularly teaching having recently become a GP trainer. Outside of work, she enjoys playing violin in a local orchestra.

Dr Rebecca Croysdill (Female)

After completing her medical degree at the Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Rebecca moved to Cambridgeshire where she worked for three years across various hospital specialties, before then commencing and completing GP training. Rebecca joined Monkfield Medical Practice in autumn 2023. She enjoys teaching medical students and is becoming a trainer of future GPs too.

Dr Felicity Knights (Female)

After completing her medical degree at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London, Dr Felicity Knights undertook her early training in hospital specialties and research in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She then completed a Masters in Public Health and undertook healthcare quality improvement work in South Africa, before completing Academic GP specialty training in London whilst also coordinating research and teaching projects for the Royal College of GPs and The European Society for Quality and Safety in Family Practice. She works as a salaried GP at Monkfield as well as holding research and teaching roles at St George’s University of London and The University of Edinburgh. These focus on providing care to newly-arrived patients to the UK, and improving the quality of Primary Care, both within the UK and overseas. She is married to Dr Daniel Knights (another Salaried GP at the practice) and enjoys reading, spending time with her young family, and volunteering with her church community.

Dr Dan Knights (Male)

Having grown up in the north east, Dr Dan Knights studied medicine at Cambridge then returned to Newcastle-upon-Tyne for his early junior doctor jobs. He spent time doing healthcare quality improvement work in South Africa, completing a Masters in Public Health and working in hospices before commencing GP specialty training in London. He started as a salaried GP at Monkfield in autumn 2023, which he combines with research work in bereavement support at Cambridge University and ongoing work in palliative and end of life care, which is his main area of special interest and in which he holds a postgraduate diploma. He has two young children, is a leader in his local church and is married to Dr Felicity Knights – so apologises for any confusion in booking appointments!

Dr Kinnary Martin (Female)

After graduating from King's College London, Dr Martin undertook further training in hospital specialties and General Practice, with an emphasis on medical education. She has taken on various roles within General Practice and was an undergraduate teaching lead at University College London before moving to Cambridge. Dr Martin is now a salaried GP at Monkfield Medical Practice. In addition, she is a medical education lead within the GP Education Group at the University of Cambridge and is Clinical Faculty within the Primary Care Transformation Team, NHS England, focusing on quality improvement within General Practice. She has additional qualifications in medical education, leadership, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics.

Damiano Fracasso Clinical Pharmacist 

Karoline Brust Pharmacy Technician 

Tracey King

Has worked within the NHS for nearly 40 years, working in NICU before becoming PN and now worked as ANP for 15years, special interest in Respiratory, and women's health/HRT.

Tracy Murphy

Claire Hodge

Alison Hutchcraft (Superviser)

Paula Shaw

Barbara Sardu

Laura Stampe 

I joined the practice in Feb 2010 as a HCA. Alongside working I completed the Nursing apprenticeship and gained my Nursing Degree in Dec '22. 

Lisa Poole

Crystal Wong

Reception - Fiona, Linda, Josie, Karen, Diane, Carol, Nicola, Jane

Referral Admin - Dawn, Nicola, Katie

Sam, Bridget & Dawn

Sandra Pearse, Social Prescriber

Leslie Audibert, Care Co-ordinator

Annie Page - Health Coach 

Manik Kulkarni - MSK Specialist 

Simone - Cleaning Supervisor

Karen, Paul & Adam - Cleaners