Dr William Helliwell qualified from the University of Manchester in 1969. Following several years in hospital posts, he joined Priorslegh in October 1973. Dr Helliwell is our Senior Partner and has a special interest in minor surgery. His interests outside the Practice include classical music and opera, mountaineering and natural history.

Minor
Surgery

Dr Clare Stanley trained at Manchester University gaining her medical degree in 1983. She worked  as a junior doctor at Hope Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary, followed by three years general practice training in Bolton before joining Priorslegh Medical Centre in 1987. Her main interests are obstetrics, gynaecology, family planning and paediatrics, and she is a member of the Macclesfield Maternity Liaison Committee. Outside work Dr Stanley's interests include walking, gardening and cooking.

Dr Janet Ayres qualified from Leeds University in 1979. She worked as a junior doctor at  Stepping Hill Hospital and Stockport Infirmary before undertaking GP training at Cheadle. She joined Priorslegh Medical Centre in 1991 and works four days per week. Dr Ayres is married with two daughters, and is an active member of Poynton Baptist Church. Her other interests include walking and reading.

Dr John Burnett gained his medical degrees in St Andrews, Scotland, and Manchester, following which he completed a training scheme in general practice in Carlisle, Cumbria.  He joined Priorslegh Medical Centre in 1999, and has interests in joint and soft tissue medicine, asthma and chronic respiratory diseases, and men's health.

Dr David Ward graduated in 1998 from Liverpool Medical School. He worked for a number of years in Liverpool before moving to Macclesfield to undertake his General Practice training. He completed his GP training at Priorslegh before joining the Practice as a partner in September 2007. His medical interests include medical education and chronic disease management. Outside interests include travel and golf.

Dr Naila Raja qualified from Sheffield University in 2002, following which she returned to her home city of Manchester to join the Stockport GP training scheme. After gaining a distinction in her MRCGP examinations she joined Priorslegh Medical Centre as a GP Partner in September 2007. Dr Raja has specialist interests in obstetrics, gynaecology, family planning, paediatrics & skin disorders, and has recently been awarded the Cardiff University Diploma in Dermatology. She is married to a Consultant Psychiatrist and they have one son.