Our Staff
GP Partners
DR FRANCES CRANFIELD
Female
(MBBS FRCGP LLM FFFLM DMJ DFLM LRCP MRCS FFFLM DRCOG DFSRH RCPathME)
Qualified from St Mary’s Hospital London in 1976 and undertook her Masters in Law from Cardiff University in 2008. She joined the practice in 1981 as a Partner. She is the Senior Partner at the practice. She has a portfolio career covering mainly medico legal work. She is an Assistant Coroner for Hertfordshire and carries out expert witness work for the civil and criminal courts around the country, tribunals and the GMC. She also represents our colleagues both locally and nationally on the Royal College of General Practitioner’s College Council and sits on the British Medical Association General Practitioner’s Committee. She is the lead on protection of vulnerable children and adults and maternity. In her spare time she enjoys travel and photography, ringing church bells, cinema, gardening and spending time with her family. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
DR ALISTER PARRY
Male
(MBBS, DCH, PgDip, MRCGP. GPwER)
Qualified from St Bartholomews Hospital Medical School, London. He jointed as a Partner in 1996. He is the Executive Partner who is responsible for the overall management of the practice. His special interests include being a GP with an extended role in Dermatology, Minor surgery, Diabetes, General Medicine, Paediatrics and Sports Exercise Medicine. He works Monday to Friday.
DR ANTHEA CECIL
Female
(BSc, MBBS, DRCOG, DGM, DFFP 1993 UK)
Qualified from the Royal London Hospital in 1993. She was a Registrar at the practice in 1999 and joined as a Partner in 2000. Her special interests include Women's and Children’s health, Cancer and Prescribing issues. On Wednesday she works at the QEII breast clinic. In her spare time she loves spending time having fun with her young son, walking her dog, singing and flower arranging in St Alban’s Cathedral. She works on Monday (morning), Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (morning).
DR PREENAL SHAH
Male
(MBBS, BSc, MRCGP)
Joined the practice as a GP Registrar in 2005 and has been a Partner here since 2006. His special interests include coronary heart disease, depression, heart Failure and mental health. He is one of the Finance Partners for the Practice. He is the clinical director of our Primary Care Network (PCN). In his spare time he enjoys reading and going to the gym. He works Monday, Tuesday (half day), Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
DR MARTIN BENFIELD
Male
(MBBS BSc MRCGP)
Qualified from Royal Free Hospital Medical School in 2000. He joined as a Partner in 2009. His special interests include respiratory medicine, minor operations, joint injections and Musculoskeletal conditions. He is the Lead GP for patients with Learning difficulties. He is the lead Trainer for training GP Registrars at the practice. In his spare time he enjoys playing and coaching Cricket, Football and Cycling. He works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
DR STEVEN PRICE
Male
(MBBS, MRCGP)
Qualified from University College London in 2002. He joined as a Partner in 2010. His special interests include elderly care and dementia. He is the prescribing lead for the practice. In his spare time he enjoys making trips to the cinema, playing the ukulele and walking his dog. He works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
DR CHENDORAN KANTHI
Male
(MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP)
Qualified from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010. He joined as a Partner in 2015. He is one of the Finance & Managing Partners for the Practice. His special interests include medical education and is a Trainer within the Practice. He is involved in training medical students, foundation year 2 doctors and GP Registrars. He is the lead GP for eConsultations and represents the practice at both PCN and Federation level. In his spare time he enjoys drives in the countryside, walking and cooking. He works Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
DR SADIA NASEER
Female
(MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH)
Qualified from the university of Karachi in 1996. She joined as a Partner in 2017. She has a special interest in family planning and is also an Associate Trainer looking after foundation year 2 doctors and GP Registrars. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with the family, travelling and baking. She works on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
DR AMAR MAROO
Male
(MBBS BSc MRCGP)
Dr Maroo Joined the practice in 2024 as a partner. He qualified from Kings College Medical School in 2011. He worked as a GP in London before joining the practice. Dr Maroo has a wide range of medical interests. He also has a passion for medical education and the training of medical professionals. He is interested in how technology can enhance patient care and has extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of technological innovations into healthcare practice. In his spare time he enjoys running and spending time with his young family.
DR . VASANTH
Female
MBBS, MRCGP
Dr Vasanth, a MBBS graduate completed her MRCGP in 2022 and has since worked across various practices in Hertfordshire, including Hall Grove Surgery as a GP Registrar, where she has gained extensive clinical experience. For the past three years, she has served as a Locum GP, where she has developed a special interest in dermatology, skin-related issues, and diabetes care. Dr Vasanth is also focused on expanding her expertise in minor surgery and joint injections. As part of a training practice, she is passionate about medical education and enjoys mentoring medical students and trainees. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. Dr Vasanth is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
GP Registrars
Nurses
LEAH DILLINGER
Female
Leah joined the practice in January 2022 and is involved with our general practice nurse clinics. She also performs cervical smears.
LUCY HUMPHREYS
Female
Lucy joined the practice in November 2013 having had several years experience of being a district nurse in the local area. She is our family planning nurse and leads for Asthma and COPD. She also performs cervical smears.
KATE MORGAN
Female
Adult Nursing
Kate joined the practice in 2017. She leads on family planning, womens health and menopause. She also performs cervical smears.
SHEILA TOMAS
Female
Sheila joined the practice in 2019 and is involved with our chronic disease management nurse clinics including general practice nurse clinics.
Healthcare Assistants
GAIL PERT
Gail can help with lifestyle advice, wound care and smoking cessation advice. She can also do blood pressure checks and do ECG's.