Private General Practitioners
Private General Practitioners in Thatcham, Newbury and West Berkshire Book Your GP AppointmentWhether you want a second opinion or time to sit down and really discuss a health concern, our experienced and friendly private General Practitioners can spend time with you to help you get the answers you need.
Providing Personalised, High-Quality Care in West Berkshire, Thatcham, and Newbury
Whether you need a second opinion, a thorough consultation, or a treatment plan tailored to your needs, our team is here to ensure your health and wellbeing are our priority.
Types of Private GP Appointments We Offer
We offer flexible appointment types to suit your needs:
Please note we cannot offer a service for medical emergencies or out-of-hours care. If you think you have a medical emergency phone your NHS GP, dial 111 or 999. We do not routinely offer ongoing monitoring of long–term conditions where the NHS may be a more appropriate provider of this chronic disease management service.
Why Choose Total Health West Berkshire?
- Experienced GPs: Our private general practitioners have years of experience in both NHS and private practice, specializing in a variety of medical fields to ensure the best care.
- Convenient Location: We are located in West Berkshire, with easy access from Thatcham, Newbury, and surrounding areas, ensuring you don’t need to travel far for quality healthcare.
- Confidentiality & Privacy: Your health concerns are private, and we take great care in ensuring confidentiality in every consultation.
What is not included in your consultation:
- 24-hour health coverage or emergency service.
- DVLA, visa, or other specific medical checks (these can be arranged under a different appointment).
- Repeat medications, except where we have initiated treatment.
- Minor surgery.
- Ongoing monitoring of long–term conditions where the NHS may be a more appropriate provider of this chronic disease management service.
- To be treated for a reaction to any medication (this would be deemed an emergency).
Our Private GP Services in West Berkshire
Our private GPs are available for consultations covering a wide range of services, including:
- General Health Consultations: Whether you need advice on general health, chronic conditions, or ongoing health concerns, our private GPs will take the time to assess your condition in-depth and provide you with a personalised treatment plan.
- Second Opinions: Get expert advice and reassurance on a diagnosis or treatment plan from a trusted medical professional.
- Men’s Health: Consultations tailored to men’s specific health needs, including advice on lifestyle, mental health, and chronic conditions.
- Women’s Health: We provide expert consultations on reproductive health, menopause, and general women’s health issues.
- Mental Health Support: Our GPs offer a supportive environment for discussing mental health concerns, providing strategies and referrals where necessary.
What Else is Included in a Private GP Consultation?
In addition to the consultation with our General Practitioner, your appointment will also include where appropriate.
- Providing a referral to a consultant
- Recommending and referring you for further investigations such as scans, x-rays, or blood tests.*
You will be provided with an outcome letter with information about your appointment and with your consent a copy of this will be sent to your NHS General Practitioner.
*Any further investigations that you may require during or after your appointment, such as blood tests, scans, ECGs, etc are not included in the cost of your appointment. Before any such tests are completed the GP will discuss with you why they think these tests should be carried out and the costs associated with them..
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Private General Practitioners
Dr James Cave (He/Him)
Private General Practitioner
James is a senior General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of medicine including Cardiovascular disease (particularly the management of cholesterol and blood pressure), Respiratory diseases, Endocrine, ENT, Musculoskeletal, and Rheumatology.
His work as Editor-in-Chief of the medical journal Drug & Therapeutics Bulletin means he has significant expertise in understanding the pros and cons of drugs and enjoys working with patients to understand what might be best for them rather than satisfying a target set elsewhere.
Specialising In Care Of Older People
He has a particular interest in the care of older people and does offer a visiting service. He believes passionately in personal care and understands how difficult it has become for people to see their GP. Whether you have a new problem, would like time to really talk through an ongoing issue, or just get a second opinion James will be delighted to help.
In addition to general consultations, he offers soft-tissue and joint injections for such problems as frozen shoulders, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Morton’s neuroma, and trigger finger.
James was honoured with an OBE for services to medicine in 2009.
Dr Barbara Barrie (She/Her)
Private General Practitioner
Having qualified from Edinburgh University in 1989, I have worked in the NHS for 34 years, mainly as a GP Partner. However, I have also had short spells employed as a Salaried GP and GP Retainer.
Additionally, I have been a Macmillan GP, an Out of Hours GP working regular weekend sessions, and a GP in Palliative Medicine.
My clinical interests are Mental Health, Women’s health, and Palliative Medicine. During my day-to-day practice, I cover all aspects of primary care.
I am qualified to fit intrauterine devices (coils) for contraception, HRT, and in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding, as well as ring pessaries for management of gynaecological prolapse.
I also reguarly perform steroid knee injections to help with knee pain due to arthritis.
Aside from work, I enjoy walking my 3 dogs, ski- ing, and singing in a local choir.
Dr Susan Connell (She/Her)
Private General Practitioner
I qualified from Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in 1993 & as a General Practitioner in 2001. My passions are for Medicine & for thorough, holistic care. I look forward to meeting you & helping you to shape your health goals.
Dr Tom Morgan (He/Him)
Private General Practitioner
Dr. Tom Morgan qualified in medicine from The University of Bristol in 2011, following a degree in Physiology at The University of Southampton. His medical training took place across various hospitals and GP practises within Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Currently, he works as a GP Partner at The Boathouse Surgery in Pangbourne and has previously worked in various GP practices across Reading and Oxfordshire.
With a keen interest in all aspects of primary care, Dr. Morgan has a particular passion for mental health, the care of the older people and Men’s health. He worked for seven years at the Reading Mental Health Crisis Team, where he managed complex and urgent mental health issues. Additionally, he played a vital role in establishing a new mental health service in Berkshire to enhance collaboration between primary and secondary care.
Specialising In Family Medicine
Believing in the importance of family medicine, He emphasizes that developing a strong relationship with patients is essential for understanding their concerns and providing effective care. He values the time afforded by private general practice to fully grasp each patient’s situation and collaborate on a tailored care plan.
He lives in South Oxfordshire with his wife, two energetic boys, and their adored golden retriever. He enjoys family life and the beautiful countryside of the region, as well as watching cricket when time allows.
He looks forward to working with you to support your health and well-being