Best and Worst NHS GPs in Watford
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The best GP in Watford is Bridgewater Surgeries, followed by Garston Medical Centre and The Elms Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 5 GP practices in Watford, with a combined 84,770 registered patients. Of these, 84,770 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (100%).
Out of the 5 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 4 as 'good' and 1 as 'requires improvement'.
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, 77% of patients in Watford say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 55% at Suthergrey House Medical Centre to 80% at Bridgewater Surgeries. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Watford:
| 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 | Bridgewater Surgeries | Bridgewater House, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7QR | Good | 86% | 67% | 1,440 | 80/100 |
| 2 | Garston Medical Centre | Garston Medical Centre, 6A North Western Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9GP | Good | 72% | 72% | 1,969 | 72/100 |
| 3 | The Elms Surgery | 38 The Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4NT | Requires improvement | 84% | 88% | 5,886 | 68/100 |
| 4 | Watford Health Centre | Ground Floor, Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0JP | Good | 71% | 59% | 2,655 | 67/100 |
| 5 | Suthergrey House Medical Centre | Suthergrey House Med Ctr, 37A St. Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1LS | Good | 57% | 48% | 1,692 | 55/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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