Best and Worst NHS GPs in Stockton North
Compare all 15 NHS GPs in Stockton North. The best-rated GP is Dr Rasool, followed by Melrose Surgery and Riverside Medical Practice.
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The best GP in Stockton North is Dr Rasool, followed by Melrose Surgery and Riverside Medical Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 15 GP practices in Stockton North, with a combined 126,431 registered patients. Of these, 124,180 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (98%).
Out of the 15 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates all 15 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 Stockton North say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 51% at Norton Medical Centre to 95% at Dr Rasool. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Stockton North:
| 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 | Dr Rasool | Abbey Health Centre, Finchale Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2DG | Good | 95% | 94% | 2,251 | 95/100 |
| 2 | Melrose Surgery | 38 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2JW | Good | 97% | 89% | 2,016 | 95/100 |
| 3 | Riverside Medical Practice | Riverside Medical Pract., Alma Street, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 2AP | Good | 91% | 90% | 2,856 | 90/100 |
| 4 | The Arrival Practice | The Arrival Practice, Clarence St, Stockton On Tees, TS18 2EP | Good | 83% | 84% | No data | 83/100 |
| 5 | Queenstree Practice | The Health Centre, Queensway, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2LA | Good | 84% | 81% | 3,074 | 83/100 |
| 6 | Kingsway Medical Centre | Kingsway Medical Centre, Kingsway, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2LS | Good | 84% | 77% | 1,730 | 82/100 |
| 7 | Queens Park Medical Centre | Queens Park Medical Ctr, Farrer Street, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS18 2AW | Good | 83% | 69% | 1,861 | 79/100 |
| 8 | Tennant Street Medical Practice | Tennant St Medical Pract, Tennant Street, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 2AT | Good | 83% | 68% | 1,623 | 78/100 |
| 9 | The Roseberry Practice | Abbey Health Centre, Finchale Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2DG | Good | 72% | 69% | 2,636 | 71/100 |
| 10 | Alma Medical Centre | Alma Medical Centre, Nolan Place, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 2BP | Good | 74% | 54% | 1,827 | 68/100 |
| 11 | The Densham Surgery | The Health Centre, Lawson Street, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1HU | Good | 67% | 60% | 833 | 65/100 |
| 12 | Marsh House Medical Practice | Abbey Health Centre, Finchale Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 2DG | Good | 64% | 53% | 940 | 60/100 |
| 13 | Woodlands Family Medical Centre | Woodlands Family Med. Ctr, 106 Yarm Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1YE | Good | 62% | 57% | 1,354 | 60/100 |
| 14 | The Dovecot Surgery | The Health Centre, Lawson Street, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1HU | Good | 57% | 36% | 798 | 51/100 |
| 15 | Norton Medical Centre | Norton Medical Centre, Billingham Road, Norton, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2UZ | Good | 55% | 40% | 1,619 | 51/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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