Best and Worst NHS GPs in West Suffolk
Struggling to get a dentist appointment? For a full list of NHS and private dentists in West Suffolk, see our Compare dentists in West Suffolk - NHS & Private article.
The best GP in West Suffolk is Market Cross Surgery, followed by Orchard House Surgery and Wickhambrook Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 12 GP practices in West Suffolk, with a combined 130,081 registered patients. Of these, 55,211 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (42%).
Extending this to five miles, 88,135 patients have a better-rated GP available (68%).
Out of the 12 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 2 as 'outstanding' and 10 as 'good'.
Nationally, 5% of GPs are rated outstanding, while 86% are rated good, 5% as requires improvement and 1% as inadequate.
In terms of patient satisfaction, 74% of patients in West Suffolk say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 60% at Unity Healthcare to 96% at Market Cross Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
Use our search service to find and compare NHS GPs near you and view practice-level details.
Full breakdown of GPs in West Suffolk:
| Rank | Name | Address | CQC Overall Rating | Patients with good overall experience of the GP practice | Patients with good experience contacting the GP practice | Patients per FTE GP | HealthSay Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Market Cross Surgery | The Market Cross Surgery, 7 Market Place,Mildenhall, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7EG | Outstanding | 83% | 71% | 1,054 | 96/100 |
| 2 | Orchard House Surgery | Orchard House Surgery, Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8NU | Outstanding | 76% | 75% | 1,501 | 90/100 |
| 3 | Wickhambrook Surgery | The Surgery, Boyden Close, Nunnery Green, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, CB8 8XU | Good | 90% | 78% | 843 | 86/100 |
| 4 | Brandon Medical Practice | Brandon Medical Practice, Elbourne Surg, 31 High St, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AQ | Good | 83% | 78% | 4,152 | 81/100 |
| 5 | Lakenheath Surgery | The Surgery, 135 High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9EP | Good | 78% | 88% | 2,161 | 81/100 |
| 6 | Oakfield Surgery | Newmarket Hospital, 56 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG | Good | 81% | 80% | 2,252 | 80/100 |
| 7 | Forest Surgery | Forest Surgery, Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU | Good | 78% | 77% | 1,966 | 77/100 |
| 8 | Clare Guildhall Surgery | The Guildhall Surgery, High Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NY | Good | 77% | 78% | 2,967 | 77/100 |
| 9 | The Rookery Medical Centre | The Rookery Medical Ctr, The Rookery, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8NW | Good | 76% | 74% | 1,239 | 76/100 |
| 10 | The Reynard Surgery | Turnpike Road, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8JZ | Good | 77% | 65% | 3,471 | 74/100 |
| 11 | Haverhill Family Practice | Haverhill Family Practice, 14 Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF | Good | 70% | 65% | 2,258 | 68/100 |
| 12 | Unity Healthcare | Clements Surgery, Greenfields Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8LU | Good | 60% | 60% | 3,266 | 60/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
Guides
Guide to complaints in the NHS
Guide to the NHS treatment pathway
Switching GPs: A guide to finding the right one
How to use private health insurance
What are your rights in the NHS?
Search services
Find and compare health services
NHS
Private
Our most searched for services
How it works
In 4 simple steps
FAQs
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland run their own health services independently, and as a result have different policies and guidance in many instances. While we aim to expand our services to all four nations, currently our guides only apply to patients in England.
See all frequently asked questions