BRISTOL PRIVATE GPs

Dr Henry Beard and Dr John Beard are experienced general practitioners with a combined total of twenty-five years working as doctors in the NHS. This includes fifteen years' experience as Bristol GPs, treating patients from across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire. They have expertise across a wide range of specialties including cardiology, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, endocrinology, dermatology, ENT (ear, nose and throat) medicine, musculoskeletal problems, paediatrics, elderly care, obstetrics, gynaecology, family planning and all aspects of mental health.

Our doctors pride themselves on empathising with each and every one of their patients. They recognise that good holistic healthcare relies on treating the needs of the individual and not just the symptoms. Dr Henry Beard and Dr John Beard passionately believe that in order to receive the best care, you must have the time with the doctor to address your concerns. They combine a personal approach with the highest medical standards, to ensure you are fully informed on all aspects of your health.

DR JOHN BEARD

General Practitioner and Occupational Physician

BSc(Hons.) MBChB MSc(Oxon.) DCH DFSRH MRCGP DOccMed

John studied medicine in Birmingham and completed postgraduate training in Oxford before moving to Bristol to work as an NHS GP.  He enjoys all areas of medicine with particular expertise in dermatology, joint injections, paediatrics and occupational health. He also has a side interest in the history of medicine and has given several lectures on this subject.

Outside medicine, he spends most of his time with his young family.  He also loves good food, travel and playing cricket. 

DR HENRY BEARD

General Practitioner and Occupational Physician

BSc(Hons.) MBChB DRCOG DCH DFSRH DGM MRCGP DOccMed

Henry has a wealth of medical experience, having worked as an NHS GP for over ten years. After completing his medical degrees at Manchester University, he moved to Bristol and worked at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital. He went on to complete his training in general practice and was awarded postgraduate diplomas in a number of other specialties. He has particular expertise in cardiology, respiratory medicine, obstetrics (pregnancy care) gynaecology, paediatrics and occupational health.

He is an approved doctor with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and provides ENG1 medicals to seafarers requiring certification. He also performs Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) medicals and OGUK Fitness to train medicals to those in the offshore industry. He is registered as an approved medical examiner of divers (AMED) for those in the commercial diving sector.