[1973]  BSc  MBChB  MRCGP  DRCOG 
Dr Round trained in Edinburgh, graduating in 1973. He soon became a GP in 1976, moved to Cornwall and joined the Probus partnership in 1978 as a full-time partner. He specifically undertook training in Family Therapy in 1987 and also takes a keen clinical interest in psychiatry, paediatrics, general medicine and therapeutics. His clinical work, together with the administrative aspects of running the practice, do leave a little time for outside interests which include walking (he rambles a lot!) and horology.
Dr Round is available to see patients on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

[1977] MBChB 
Dr Tisdale trained in Liverpool in the 1970s, graduating in 1977. Having moved to Cornwall he joined the partnership at Probus in 1981 as a full-time GP. His interest in minor surgery grew and he became very experienced in a variety of procedures and specifically vasectomies. The clear benefits of undertaking such low-risk procedures at the GP surgery drove him to undertake more and more and since 1994 he has gradually reduced his GP commitment to zero and is now working entirely as a primary care surgeon at the practice. With his surgical colleagues, Dr Tisdale now performs a wide variety of procedures including hernias and hand surgery at Probus Surgical Centre which is co-located with the Probus GP Surgery. He is a member of the American Hernia Society and an Honorary Fellow of Exeter University. When he is not operating John likes to swap his surgical gloves for wellies and waterproofs, being a keen sea fisherman (though you will never discover where as his fishing spots are closely guarded secrets!).
Dr Tisdale routinely consults and operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

[1982] MBBS  DCH  DRCOG 
Dr Bridger trained and graduated at St Thomas' Hospital, London. Having undertaken a trainee year at Penryn Surgery, she joined the Probus partnership in 1988. Her special interests include women's health, thyroid disease and family planning. With three sons, several ducks and chickens and a vegetable patch to tend, she is kept busy in her spare time but does manage to fit in some swimming, sailing and cycling as well!
Dr Bridger is available to see patients Mondays and Thursdays.

[1985] MBChB  BSC [MED]  MRCGP 
Born and educated in Zimbabwe, Dr Ball studied medicine in Cape Town working locally following qualification. On arriving in Cornwall he joined the vocational training scheme for GPs in 1988 and became a part-time partner at Probus in 1992. He combined this with part-time work as a hospital assistant in Child Psychiatry for 4 years before becoming a full-time GP. Dr Ball's clinical interests include asthma, respiratory disease and psychiatry. He is also involved in the training of undergraduates and registrars. Dr Ball was fully accredited as GP trainer in January 2008. When not at work he enjoys time with his wife and three children, cycling and kayaking. He also enjoys barbeques, red wine and swimming in the summer!
Dr Ball is available to see patients Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

[1986] MBChB  DCH  DRCOG 
Dr Campbell moved to Cornwall in 1991 after her husband was appointed as an Anaesthetist at Treliske Hospital. She initially worked as a GP in St Ives until 1998 when she joined Probus Surgery. Dr Campbell runs the diabetic service at the practice with Dr Purchas and the Practice Nurses and also has an interest in sub-fertility and multiple sclerosis. She is involved in some of the administrative aspects of the practice. Dr Campbell has two daughters and a collection of cats and guinea pigs. In her spare time she enjoys walking, yoga and growing vegetables.
Dr Campbell is available to see patients Mondays and Wednesdays

[1993] BSc  MBChB  MRCP  DRCOG  DCH  MRCGP 
Dr Purchas is one of the full-time GP Partners at Probus Surgery/Probus Surgical Centre, having joined the practice in 2003. He enjoys the full breadth and depth of modern general practice and, whilst based at Probus, also holds a weekly clinic in Grampound as well as the smaller branch surgeries in Tregony and Summercourt. Dr Purchas is an Honorary Fellow of the Peninsula Medical School and is involved with teaching their medical students. He is also a GP trainer and works with and supervises the GP trainees we have at the practice. Originally from the West of the County, Dr Purchas is married with four young children.
Dr Purchas is available to see patients Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

[1975] MS  FRCS
Mr Dhumale is a qualified Consultant Surgeon whose career initially centred around cardiac surgery. His interest in providing surgical services from a GP setting started in 1994 and he undertook further training to qualify as a GP to facilitate this work. He was the first GP to perform and offer hernia surgery in the UK from a GP surgery in Norfolk. He was awarded the ‘Doctor of the Year’ in 1997 for this innovative service in Primary care. Having met a surgeon abroad who had worked at Probus Surgical Centre, he became interested in the work being undertaken in Cornwall and was lured to Cornwall permanently in 2005 to bring his expertise in Probus and join the GP partnership. He is the Clinical Director and together with his surgical colleagues he runs Probus Surgical Centre which is co-located with the GP surgery. He is a Council member of the British Association of Day Surgery and a member of the American and European Hernia Societies. He is also the President of the Association of Surgeons in Primary Care. Mr Dhumale lives locally with his family and is another keen fisherman and is also no stranger to the greens (and club house!) of Truro Golf Club.
Mr Dhumale consults and operates on Mondays and Tuesdays.

[1992] MBBch  MRCS  MRCGP  DRCOG 
Known as Mr Guy Lin, he graduated in 1992 having attended Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. His medical career then took him to Soweto and Mauritius before settling in England where he undertook surgical training in Exeter. Guy became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001 and undertook specialist training in spinal surgery at Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre in Exeter. Keen to expand his medical horizons yet further, Guy then also trained as a GP in Exeter, qualifying in October 2004. He joined the Probus partnership in that same year as a GP and part-time surgeon with Probus Surgical Centre, moving to Cornwall with his wife and two children. Guy's clinical interests lie in orthopaedics, general surgery, dermatology and joint injections. He participates in Probus Surgery's training commitment as a trainer the Peninsula Medical School students. He also undertakes HSE Diving Medicals and offers and implanon service (contraception).
Mr Lin is available to consult patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and undertakes surgical procedures for half the day on Mondays and Thursdays.

[1993] MBChB  DFFP  MRCGP  BA
Dr Gilfillan qualified in South Africa and trained as a GP in Cornwall and the West Midlands. She has been a GP since 2000 and joined Probus Surgery in 2003.
Dr Gilfillan is available to see patients Wednesdays and Fridays.

[1995] BSc (Hons)  MBBCh  MRCS
Rachael was born and bred in Wales and trained and graduated from the University of Wales College of Medicine in 1995. Once qualified as a Surgeon she trained in plastic surgery and, prior to coming to Probus Surgical Centre in January 2006, was working as a senior doctor in plastic surgery at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. Rachael has extensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of hand conditions including:- carpal tunnel, ganglion, trigger finger and dupuytrens surgery, skin cancers and cosmetic treatments, as well as more routine procedures. Rachael is a keen sportswoman and partakes in virtually any outdoor activity. At present her hobbies include running, mountain biking, adventure racing and generally keeping fit!
Miss Tyers consults and operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

[2002] MBBS  DRCOG  MRCGP
Born and educated in India, he studied Medicine in Nepal and has been working as a doctor in the NHS since 2005. After qualification he started training in the field of Surgery, but after a placement at Probus surgery decided to change his career path to become a GP. He has been working in Cornwall for the past 4 years at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Bodmin Hospital and Probus Surgery. His clinical interests are Eldercare Medicine (old age) Psychiatry, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and Surgical diseases. He is also involved with improving child protection policies at the practice. He enjoys playing cricket and is a keen amateur photographer. He also enjoys the occasional gardening.
Dr Murthy works on Tuesdays and Wednesday, but is also available on a flexible basis on other days.

[2006] MBChB  BSc (Hons)  DCH
Natasha first graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc in Medical Sciences in 2001. She went on to study Medicine at the University of Warwick, graduating in 2006. Natasha completed her foundation training in Birmingham before moving to Cornwall in 2008 to embark on her GP training.
Natasha thoroughly enjoyed her first 6 months of GP training at Probus Surgery and she has now returned to complete her qualification. Her special interests include paediatrics and family planning.
When not at work, Natasha enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat. Her hobbies include cliff walking, body boarding and shopping of course!
Dr Vanstone is due to commence employment in August 2010.