Meet the Team

Dr Kathryn Bannell
(GMC No 4021542)
BM (1993 Southampton), MRCP, MRCPH, DCH, FRCGP

Kathryn qualified at Southampton in 1993 and worked extensively in paediatrics before deciding to join the local VTS scheme in order to become a GP. She finished her training in March 2005, having achieved a distinction in her RCGP exam, and is a full time partner. Having qualified as a trainer Kathryn supports the GP Registrars and F2 doctors that we have working with us at the surgery on a regular basis. Kathryn is an examiner for the RCGP for the post-graduate exam in general practice and has an interest in assessment and standards of GP training. She is also the Clinical chair of the GP federation – Southern Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and is involved in transformation of services across the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire area. She has three children and runs when she has the time! She is also the Clinical chair of the GP federation – Southern Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and is involved in transformation of services across the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire area. Dr Bannell is also the Associate Medical Director of QAH in primary care. Her commitment to the practice remains unchanged.

Dr Adele Bevan
(GMC No. 7083915) BSc, MBBS, MRCGP

Adele joined The Grange in 2021 as a Partner. She did a Biomedical Science degree at King’s college London specialising in Anatomy and then graduated as a doctor from St George’s Medical School in 2010. She qualified as a GP from the Frimley VTS in 2015 and worked as a salaried GP at her training Practice in Farnham. She enjoys teaching and has recently been approved as an FY2 supervisor. She plans to continue with her joy of teaching and aims to be a GP trainer. Adele is interested in the environment and backs the NHS’s commitment to be become ‘carbon net zero’ by 2040. She lives locally with her husband, 2 young children and their dog. She loves to keep active through yoga and chasing after her kids at the park.

Dr Virginia Venning
(GMC No. 4201616) MRCGP, DFFP, DRCOG, MBBS, BSc

Dr Venning works part time. After spending three years working in hospitals she qualified as a GP more years ago than she cares to remember. Initially working in London, in deprived and diverse areas such as the East End, she spent a year in Mongolia and then several years in Hong Kong. Returning to England, she has been based in Hampshire for more than a decade. Her areas of clinical interest are women’s health and mental health. She has a young family and enjoys getting into the countryside whenever possible with them (and sometimes without).

Dr Katie Johnson
GP Retainer
(GMC No. 7148723) MRCGP

Dr Johnson graduated from Southampton Medical School in 2011. I then went on to complete my junior doctor training at North Hampshire Hospital completing rotations in Surgery, Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, A&E and General Practice. I enjoy the diversity of General Practice and the continuity of care it offers and joined the Southampton GP training programme in 2013, finishing in 2016. I began working as a locum for the Grange in November 2017 and became a salaried GP in September 2018. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the local countryside.

Dr Marc Stoessel

Speciality Trainee GP  

(GMC No. 7882292) Qualification: MD (2020 University of Basel)

Marc is a dedicated GP trainee who completed his medical education in Switzerland in 2020, where he also worked as a doctor in acute geriatrics and rehabilitation and contributed to research on multiple sclerosis. After moving to the UK, Marc expanded his experience by working in general and acute medicine before joining the local VTS scheme. His training included rotations in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Old Age Psychiatry, preparing him for a well-rounded career in general practice. Now a part of the team at The Grange Surgery, Marc will complete his GP training here. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and exploring the nature, showing family and friends around the UK, and de-stressing at the gym.

Dr Celia Cornes

MBBS (with distinction), MRCGP (with merit), DFSRH, DRCOG, DCH, PGCE Med Education (with distinction)

Celia qualified at Newcastle University in 2000 and worked in London before joining the VTS scheme in Winchester and qualifying as a GP.  She was a partner for 19 years at a practice in north Hampshire, where she had a number of management roles and was a trainer for GP registrars.  She has further qualifications in women’s health, family planning and paediatrics but enjoys the wide variety and continuity of all aspects of general practice.  She joined the Grange in November 2024 and lives locally with her husband and teenage twins. When she isn’t driving her girls around the county, she enjoys running in the beautiful Hampshire countryside and sailing with her family.

Dr Sarah Wagstaffe

Sarah qualified down in Devon in 2012 and then worked in Norfolk and Newcastle. Following this,  she completed her GP training in Guildford. Since qualifying as a GP in 2017 she has worked as a salaried GP as well as a partner. She enjoys the wide variety of medicine GP has to offer, looking after all ages of patients with both new and chronic health conditions. She also enjoys teaching junior doctors. . When not at work, she spends time with her husband, two children and chocolate labrador. Sarah Is looking forward to working at the The Grange and getting to know a new team alongside new patients. 

Julieanne Page
_{Practice Manager}

Julieanne joined the surgery in March 2019 as the deputy practice manager and became practice manager in August 2019. She has an extensive hospital background with many years management experience where she developed skills in operational management, business development and has previously acted as the CQC Registered Manager. She is well organised and does have an interesting record of achievements working within NHS and private secondary healthcare settings. Julieanne has made many changes to the surgery and keen to continue, with the continued support of her team, many more.

Traci Buxton
_{Deputy Practice Manager}

Traci joined the surgery in 2013 as a Receptionist. Her background included administration and supervisory roles at IBM for over 20 years. Soon after starting, Traci was promoted to Reception Manager. Five years later she became Administration Manager and is now in her current role as Deputy Practice Manager working closely with and supporting the Practice Manager Julieanne. Traci has an enthusiastic work ethic and is constantly striving to deliver excellent customer service to all patients.

Paula Clark
_{Reception Manager}

Paula joined the surgery in January 2018 as a part time prescription clerk. She also took on a reception role in September 2018 and in August 2019 was promoted to Reception Manager. Paula’s background includes working for De Beers as a rough diamond sorter and travelled to Antwerp, Russia, Siberia and Africa where she lived for nearly 5 years. Paula thoroughly enjoys her roles in the surgery and her dedicated team strive to help and support the patients and doctors in a very busy environment.

Sister Beth
_{Practice Nurse}

Sister Lucy
_{Practice Nurse}

Sister Lisa
_{Practice Nurse}

Claire Dunn
_{Practice Nurse}

Kate Kelk
_{Healthcare Assistant}

Dave Gane
_Paramedic

Megan Hunt
_{Home Visiting Service}