We are open from 8 am to 6:30 pm on Monday to Friday. We are not open at the
weekends, but there is a surgery at St Martins Health Centre on a Saturday
morning for Emergencies only. Please note
that after 6 pm the telephone calls transfer to the Primary Care Centre at the
Hospital and so you will not be able to ring us after 6 pm.
About Rohais
The Rohais Health Centre was opened in 1987 following the move form the old
New Street and Ann's Place Practice. It became part of the Healthcare Group in
1991. It is conveniently located on the outskirts of town. It is situated in the Rohais next to Morrisons (formerly Safeway)
Supermarket and opposite the St Pierre Park Hotel. The Health Centre offers
modern facilities and we pride ourselves on happy, friendly staff who will try
to do their very best to help you. The Accounts Department and the Practice
Manager are also located at this our most central site.
There is a Pharmacy in the Surgery, which is run by a separate company
called Healthcare Pharmacies (there is a link to their Web Site on the
Links Page). There is always a Pharmacist on hand to answer any
questions you may have or help with your medications.
Meet the Doctors
Five Partners work here at the Rohais. There are also three assistants, of
who two are ladies. This therefore gives patients the choice if they feel that
they would rather discuss their problems with a female doctor.
Dr Simon Bodkin trained at Southampton University and, after graduating,
obtained the Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He moved to Guernsey in 1988
and is married with two boys. Dr Bodkin is a family doctor and also undertakes
minor surgical procedures. He is a keen sportsman and has a particular interest
in sports medicine. He is one of the Healthcare Group Doctors who works in the
Accident and Emergency Department.
Dr David Brand was born in Scotland and graduated from Glasgow University in
1974. He came to Guernsey in 1981 as a General Practitioner and Anaesthetist. He
is now a full time Family Doctor and also undertakes minor surgical procedures.
He is married with one son and his hobbies include sailing and aviation. From
2006, Dr Brand became a half partners. As such, he will change the way he works,
and will move around between the three surgeries (ie Cobo, Rohais and St
Martins) to cover when some of the other doctors are away on Sabbatical.
Dr Mark Downing was born in Suffolk and trained at Westminster Hospital. He
graduated in 1982 and has diplomas in Child Health and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He is married to a Guernsey girl and they have five children. Dr
Downing is a family doctor with a particular interest in child care
and family planning.
Dr Tim Gill
is local and was educated at St Andrews Primary School and Elizabeth College. He
qualified from the Middlesex Hospital Medical School in 1980 and is a member of
the Royal Colleges of Physicians and General Practitioners. He also holds a
diploma in Child Health. He is married to Ariffa and they have two children. He
was attracted by the variety found in primary care, which he still enjoys very
much. Medical Officer posts in prison medicine and hospital care of the elderly
keep him on his toes ! He is interested in all aspects of family medicine and
believes in a partnership between patient and doctor based on mutual respect.
Dr Brian Parkin is a member of the Royal College of Physicians as well as the
Royal College of General Practitioners, with Diplomas in Obstetrics and Family
Planning. He has a particular interest in asthma and chest diseases, children’s
health and infectious diseases. He works part time for the Board of Health as
Deputy Medical Officer of Health and is also a Diving Examiner. He is one of the
Healthcare Group Doctors who works in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Dr Ed
Partridge is the newest Partner to join the Rohais team.
He moved to Guernsey in 2004 with his wife Louisa. He began
his career in General Surgery and Accident and Emergency before moving into
Family Practice. He is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners,
the Royal College of Surgeons and the College of Emergency Medicine. He has
broad knowledge of all aspects of General Practice with a particular interest in
Child Health and Minor Surgery. He also works as one of the Accident and
Emergency doctors at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Outside of work he is a
keen sailor, swimmer and recreational diver.
Assistants
Dr Whitford Andrews is a graduate of the University of Bristol. Married
to Heather Reed, Consultant Gynaecologist at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital and
Medical Specialist Group. They have two children,
Laura and Gareth. Whitford is a family doctor and his interest in Sports
Medicine combines well with his other role as Assistant Coach and Medical
Officer to the Guernsey Rugby Football Club. Dr Andrews works at Cobo, Rohais
and St Martins surgery and the staff will be happy to advise you when he is at
the Rohais.
Dr Mary Hotton
was born in Guernsey and educated at the Forest School and Ladies College. She
qualified form St Bartholomew's Hospital in London in 1988 and after that she
carried out her training to be a General Practitioner. She was also involved in
training future GP's and Medical Students. Mary is a member of the Royal College
of General Practitioners and she holds diplomas in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and
family planning with accreditation for coil fitting. She moved back to Guernsey
in 2003 with her husband Chris and their children Joel and Elizabeth. She has
particular interest in Women's Health, but enjoys the wide range of General
Practice and education within medicine.
Dr Louise Parkin was born in Venezuela in South America and moved to England
at the age of ten. She trained at the University of Manchester, graduating in
1983. She is married to Dr Brian Parkin and they have four sons. Dr Louise is a
family doctor with a particular interest in all aspects of women’s health.
Dr Simon Bodkin trained at Southampton University and, after graduating,
obtained the Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He moved to Guernsey in 1988
and is married with two boys. Dr Bodkin is a family doctor and also undertakes
minor surgical procedures. He is a keen sportsman and has a particular interest
in sports medicine. He is one of the Healthcare Group Doctors who works in the
Accident and Emergency Department.
Dr David Brand was born in Scotland and graduated from Glasgow University in
1974. He came to Guernsey in 1981 as a General Practitioner and Anaesthetist. He
is now a full time Family Doctor and also undertakes minor surgical procedures.
He is married with one son and his hobbies include sailing and aviation. From
2006, Dr Brand became a half partners. As such, he will change the way he works,
and will move around between the three surgeries (ie Cobo, Rohais and St
Martins) to cover when some of the other doctors are away on Sabbatical.
Dr Mark Downing was born in Suffolk and trained at Westminster Hospital. He
graduated in 1982 and has diplomas in Child Health and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He is married to a Guernsey girl and they have five children. Dr
Downing is a family doctor with a particular interest in child care
and family planning. 
Dr Tim Gill
is local and was educated at St Andrews Primary School and Elizabeth College. He
qualified from the Middlesex Hospital Medical School in 1980 and is a member of
the Royal Colleges of Physicians and General Practitioners. He also holds a
diploma in Child Health. He is married to Ariffa and they have two children. He
was attracted by the variety found in primary care, which he still enjoys very
much. Medical Officer posts in prison medicine and hospital care of the elderly
keep him on his toes ! He is interested in all aspects of family medicine and
believes in a partnership between patient and doctor based on mutual respect.
Dr Brian Parkin is a member of the Royal College of Physicians as well as the
Royal College of General Practitioners, with Diplomas in Obstetrics and Family
Planning. He has a particular interest in asthma and chest diseases, children’s
health and infectious diseases. He works part time for the Board of Health as
Deputy Medical Officer of Health and is also a Diving Examiner. He is one of the
Healthcare Group Doctors who works in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Dr Whitford Andrews is a graduate of the University of Bristol. Married
to Heather Reed, Consultant Gynaecologist at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital and
Medical Specialist Group. They have two children,
Laura and Gareth. Whitford is a family doctor and his interest in Sports
Medicine combines well with his other role as Assistant Coach and Medical
Officer to the Guernsey Rugby Football Club. Dr Andrews works at Cobo, Rohais
and St Martins surgery and the staff will be happy to advise you when he is at
the Rohais.
Dr Mary Hotton
was born in Guernsey and educated at the Forest School and Ladies College. She
qualified form St Bartholomew's Hospital in London in 1988 and after that she
carried out her training to be a General Practitioner. She was also involved in
training future GP's and Medical Students. Mary is a member of the Royal College
of General Practitioners and she holds diplomas in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and
family planning with accreditation for coil fitting. She moved back to Guernsey
in 2003 with her husband Chris and their children Joel and Elizabeth. She has
particular interest in Women's Health, but enjoys the wide range of General
Practice and education within medicine.
Dr Louise Parkin was born in Venezuela in South America and moved to England
at the age of ten. She trained at the University of Manchester, graduating in
1983. She is married to Dr Brian Parkin and they have four sons. Dr Louise is a
family doctor with a particular interest in all aspects of women’s health.