First Medical offers patients and members access to a team of highly trained and experienced healthcare professionals.

	Dr. Brian Ellis
School & University	Lampeter County Secondary School 1966 to 1973  University of Wales Institute of Technology, Cardiff 1973 to 1976  St Thomas’ Hospital, London 1979 to 1984
Qualification year	Bachelor of Pharmacy(Hons.) ; Class 2;Division1 1976 Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery 1984
Work history (chronological)	Dr. Ellis initially qualified as a pharmacist in 1976 at the University of Wales Institute of Technology in Cardiff and spent several years as pharmacist across the south of England (with a brief spell in Jersey). In 1979 Dr. Ellis began his medical training at St Thomas’ Hospital London, during which time he also completed four years as a locum Chief Pharmacist in the UAE. He qualified as a doctor in 1984 and spent several years working as a Senior House Officer in hospitals around Bristol, where he gained experience across a wide range of specialisms. Dr. Ellis began his GP training in Keynsham in 1987. After completing his training, Dr. Ellis came to Jersey in 1988 and joined the GP practice at 41 David Place.
Other achievements:	Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain 1977 Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners 1988
Medical Specialisms or areas of interest	General Medical Practice Family medicine Paediatrics Dermatology Sports Medicine Travel Medicine
Family:	Dr. Ellis is married and has three grown up children.
Hobbies & Interests	In his spare time Dr. Ellis is a keen cyclist and also enjoys going boating. Like all Welshmen he can often be found watching rugby and cheering on the Welsh Team. If he’s not playing or watching sport, Dr. Ellis can be found whipping up something special in the kitchen as he also enjoys a spot of cooking.

	Dr. Yarvashi Naidoo
School & University	Buffelsdale Secondary SchoolSt George’s University School of Medicine
Qualification year	2006
Work history (chronological)	Dr Naidoo qualified as a doctor from St George’s University in 2006, having undertaken training in the Caribbean and England. She then moved to Yorkshire for her junior doctor training. Dr Naidoo completed her GP training across a variety of specialties in South Somerset. Thereafter, she worked at GP surgeries in South Somerset and Cambridgeshire. She moved to Jersey with her family in February 2016.
Medical Specialisms or areas of interest	General Medicine Family Medicine Women’s Health Palliative Care
Family:	Dr Naidoo is married and has a young daughter. Between Dr Naidoo and her husband, their siblings are spread over 5 continents; this makes time with family extra special.
Hobbies & Interests	Although most of her spare time is devoted to her boisterous and inquisitive little daughter, Dr Naidoo is very much a homebody and enjoys baking as her main avenue of de-stressing. She can often be found on the beach with her family, on days out exploring and discovering Jersey or catching up on new film releases with her husband. Originally from South Africa, Dr Naidoo travels to South Africa on a regular basis, but also enjoys travelling to new destinations to learn about other cultures. When she does find some quiet time to herself, Dr Naidoo enjoys tucking into a good book.

	Dr. Lauren Wareing
School & University	Cardiff University
Qualification year	2012
Work history (chronological)	Dr Wareing qualified from Cardiff University in 2012 staying in South Wales to complete her junior doctor training. She worked briefly in Western Australia, returning to Cardiff to pursue a career in paediatrics.  She made the excellent decision to become a GP, and completed her GP training in Berkshire where she qualified in August 2019, before relocating to Jersey.
Other achievements:	Diploma of Child Health – 2019
Medical Specialisms or areas of interest	General MedicineFamily MedicinePaediatricsPalliative Care
Family:	Dr Wareing is married and has family scattered around the UK and America.
Hobbies & Interests	Dr Wareing enjoys spending time outside of work with her family, friends and her brood of animals.  She can often be found walking the coastal paths with her husband and rather hyperactive dog.

	Dr. Brendan J Loane
School & University	Queen’s University Belfast
Qualification year	1995
Work history (chronological)	Dr. Loane qualified as a GP in 1995 and has 20 years experience in General Medicine.  Before moving to Jersey in 2002, Dr. Loane was the GP Principal in a practice in Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland.   Following more than 15 years of practice in Northern Ireland, Dr. Loane and his family moved to Jersey where he joined a local GP practice in 2002.
Other achievements:	Dr. Loane acts as an Occupational Health advisor for several local companies and holds a Diploma in Occupational Medicine. Currently Dr. Loane is the only GP in Jersey to hold thisqualification.
Medical Specialisms or areas of interest	General Medicine Family Medicine Dermatology Paediatrics Occupational Medicine
Family:	Dr. Loane is married and is blessed with four splendid teenage children.
Hobbies & Interests	Dr. Loane is an avid sports fan and has a particular passion for tennis and golf. When he is not playing or watching sport, he likes to settle down with a good novel or to spend timefishing in beautiful St Brelade’s Bay.  Dr. Loane also has a keen interest in promoting social justice.

	Dr. Michael A. Overton(M.B., Ch.B., DRCOG)
School & University	Stockport Grammar School Manchester University
Qualification year	1981
Work history (chronological)	Doctor Overton qualified as a doctor from Manchester University in 1981. His first post was at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, and from there he went on to complete his GP training at Gorton Medical Centre in Manchester. After several more years working in the UK, Dr. Overton moved to Jersey, to set up a practice at 41 David Place in St Helier.
Medical Specialisms or areas of interest	General Practice Family Medicine
Family	Dr. Overton is married and has two grown up children.
Hobbies & Interests	In his spare time Dr. Overton enjoys learning more about computing and the latest technological breakthroughs. He also has a keen interest in photography and enjoys planning his next travel adventure to far-flung places (or closer to home!)