Market Cross Surgery

7 Market Place, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EG

Nurse Clinics

Listed below are the clinics that we offer.

Nurse clinics
The Practice Nurses (in association with the Doctors) offer the following clinics.
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm
Monday – Friday 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Diabetic clinic
All diabetics should attend this clinic at least once a year for a check up with the nurse, especially if they do not attend the diabetic clinic at the hospital

Coronary heart disease
All patients with coronary heart disease are encouraged to see a nurse at least once a year for a complete review.

Asthma – COPD
All patients with Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease see a nurse to monitor symptoms and inhaler technique to achieve optimum control at least once a year, more often if necessary.

Well man – well woman
A three yearly general health check with a view to providing better health and lifestyle – including a smear test for women if necessary.

Hypertension
In addition to seeing their own doctor, all hypertensive patients are encouraged to see a nurse at least once a year for a complete review.

Menopause and HRT
A one-off check and discussion of menopausal problems and advice.
An annual check with a nurse for those on HRT. For continuing therapy patients are reviewed every six months, alternating with a nurse in the clinic and the doctor on a routine appointment.

Oral contraceptive check
A routine check for those taking the contraceptive pill carried out every year with a nurse. Patients only need see the Doctor if there are problems

Travel clinic
Please contact either the Masta Travel Clinic in Cambridge on 01223 313969 or the Cambridge Travel Clinic on 01223 367362

Smoking cessation
We can offer initial one to one consultations to help you stop smoking with follow up consultations to support your efforts. Please telephone to book an appointment.
Alternatively contact the NHS Smoking Helpline 7am – 11pm every day 0800 1690 169 Test Phone 0800 1690 171.
For online help and support and the chance to ‘ask an Expert’ WWW.GOSMOKEFREE.CO.UK

Minor surgery
This is arranged by special appointment with your own doctor.

Pre-conception
A health check and advice for those planning pregnancy.