Meet The Staff

Bmed.Sci (Hons) BM, BS)
Dr. Ho is Riverside’s Senior Managing Partner. He offers a full general practice service and has developed a specialist interest in Coronary Heart Disease and ENT. He also works alongside other colleagues as a GPSI in palliative care in Bassetlaw Hospice.

MBBS, MRCGP
Dr Ahmed joined the practice in 2008. He provides full general practice services and has a specialist interest in Diabetes. He is also the Lead GP for the Dispensary at Gringley.

MRCGP, MRCP, BSC (Hons) MBCHB (Hons)
Dr. Kelly joined the practice in June 2017, he provides full general practice services and specialises in dermatology, minor surgery, cryotherapy, and paediatrics. He is also the Clinical Director of the Retford & Villages Primary Care Network.

MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP
Dr Kirby first joined the practice as a registrar in 2011. She began working at the practice as a salaried GP in 2015.

She is the clinical lead for learning disabilities and she is currently involved in writing revision guides for GP Trainees to help them pass their clinical exams.

MRCGP, DFFP
Dr Gopidas joined the practice in April 2008. He provides full general practice services and has a specialist interest in Diabetes.

MBBS, MRCGP
Dr. Polly Backhouse joined the practice in January 2017 having relocated from the Northeast. She is the Learning Disability Lead for the practice, and offers a full general practice service.

MBChB MRCGP DCh
A GP with a special interest in diabetes, lifestyle medicine and improving metabolic health.