Doctors

Our doctors work in a partnership and as a group. Although you are registered with a named doctor, you may see any of the doctors in the partnership.

Dr Andrew McGinty - MB. ChB 1992. BSc (Med Sci). MRCGP

Dr Andrew McGinty first came to the practice in 1996 having previously worked in anaesthetics.  He has a particular interest in joint injections and chronic disease eg. Diabetes and heart disease.  Dr McGinty is currently the practice’s Caldicott Guardian.

Dr James Attwood MB.ChB 2010, MRCGP

Dr Attwood joined the Practice in 2013 and is now a GP Partner.  He is a GP trainer, helping to support the next generation of doctors, and also serves as Clinical Director for the Townships 2 Primary Care Network.

His special interests include caring for patients in care homes, performing joint injections, and supporting clinical performance across the Practice.

Dr Nicholas Smith - MB. ChB 1995

Educated in Sheffield, where he completed his GP training, Dr Smith joined the Practice in 2001.  He has an interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr Ngozi Anumba - MBBS DRCOG MRCGP PGcertMedEd

Following an initial training stint in Paediatrics for a few years, Dr Anumba opted for a career in General Practice.  Dr Anumba first came to work in the Practice in 2001 having moved from the North- East of England after she completed her GP Training.  Dr Anumba became a GP Partner of Woodhouse Health Centre in November 2002.

Dr Anumba is the Practice lead for Child and Adult Safeguarding.  Additionally, she has an interest in Thyroid diseases, Women’s Health, and Paediatrics.  Dr Anumba is a GP Trainer and a Training Programme Director(TPD) in the Yorkshire and Humber GP School.

Dr Paula McGinty - MB. ChB 1992

Dr McGinty joined the Practice in 1999 after being a registrar here, and has a particular interest in diabetes and kidney disease.

Dr Sarah Nevitt - MB. ChB 2008. DRCOG. DFSRH. MRCGP

Dr Nevitt completed her training at Woodhouse Health Centre and has been employed as a Salaried GP since then.  She has a particular interest in contraception/family planning and is trained in fitting and removing contraceptive implants.

Dr Nevitt is also a GP Trainer

Dr Frances Yarlett MBBCh 2013 BSc MRCP 2016 MRCGP DFSRH

Dr Yarlett joined the Practice in 2019 to complete her GP training, then as a salaried role before joining the Partnership in 2024.  Dr Yarlett has previous experience in the medical specialities and her interests include Elderly Care and Womens’ Health (including contraception, heavy menstrual bleeding, vulval health and menopause).

Outside of the NHS, Dr Yarlett collaborates with women’s health tech companies and has even been interviewed by Davina McCall.

Dr Caroline Dwyer MBChB, MRCGP (Sheffield, 2016)

Dr Dwyer graduated from Sheffield Medical School in 2016 and worked in South Yorkshire before working in New Zealand.  Dr Dwyer returned to Sheffield in 2020 to start GP training and first came to Woodhouse Health Centre as a GP registrar before joining as a salaried GP.

Trainee GPs

Woodhouse Health Centre is proud to be a large GP training practice in Sheffield, helping to train GPs of the future. A GP training practice is a fully accredited General Practice that provides high‑quality medical care to patients while also helping to train the next generation of family doctors. These Practices are carefully selected and approved to host qualified doctors, known as GP trainees, who are completing specialist training in General Practice.

GP trainees are already experienced doctors who have worked in hospitals and other clinical settings. Under the supervision of senior GPs, they take part in all aspects of patient care, from consultations and examinations to managing long‑term conditions.  This supervised environment ensures that patients receive safe, professional, and compassionate care at all times.

Being a Training Practice means we are committed to excellence, continuous learning, and the highest standards of clinical practice. Patients benefit from a team that stays up to date with the latest medical knowledge, and trainees bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong focus on patient‑centred care.

We are proud to support the development of future GPs and grateful to our patients for playing a vital role in their training experience.