We were founded in 1994 with the purpose of providing an affordable, high-quality private GP service. We offer a breadth of medical services across the South of England from our base in central Salisbury.
Our experienced team are able to take the time for unhurried and in-depth consultations. We place a strong emphasis on preventive healthcare too – spotting potential problems before they have a chance to develop more seriously.
Our affordable HealthPlan scheme includes unlimited access to our GPs, along with an annual health check. This includes access to urgent out-of-hours GP advice, for complete peace of mind.
We are also able to do one-off consultations for any non-member patients at the practice.
Dr Richard Willis founded Southern Independent Medical Practice in 1994.
A general practitioner for over 30 years, Dr Willis trained at New College, Oxford and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London.
Dr Willis has comprehensive clinical experience and particular interests in cardiology and endocrinology.
Dr Magee joined SIMP in 2003.
Dr Magee has been practising general medicine for more than 25 years, having trained at University College, Dublin, and qualified in 1984.
He has extensive experience covering all aspects of family health, including an interest in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health.
Dr Lovatt joined SIMP in 2010.
She trained at Southampton and qualified in 1999.
Dr Lovatt has a wide range of experience, including addiction matters and sexual health. She offers excellent all-round medical care, and has a particular interest in women’s health.
Dr Topping joined SIMP in April 2021.
Dr Topping completed his medical training at Southampton Medical School in 2012 and qualified as a GP in 2018.
He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a particular interest in care of the older patient and men’s health.
Dr Pope, MBBS, MRCGP, BSc Hons (psychology) rejoined SIMP in February 2021.
Dr Pope qualified at King’s College Hospital London in 1996. She has a wide range of general practice experience and has worked in urgent care in Salisbury for the past decade.
She has an interest in women’s health and menopausal matters as well as psychological health.
Sarah joined SIMP in March 2024. She trained at Bournemouth University and qualified in 2006.
Sarah has a wide range of knowledge and experience in treatment room procedures, including family planning, coil removal, contraception advice, cervical cytology, minor and complex wound care and health promotion. She also carries out phlebotomy, general immunisations and has a keen interest in travel health vaccines and advice.
Lainey joined SIMP in 2017.
She trained in Truro and qualified as a nurse in 1988. She is also a qualified midwife and accredited ultrasonographer.
Lainey has a wide range of experience, including gynaecological matters and pregnancy health. She is very keen to promote healthy life choices to ensure optimum health and longevity for her patients.
Julie joined in September 2016 to take over the practice manager role.
Having previously worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years, she gained many valuable transferable skills and knowledge in a variety of customer service, marketing and IT roles along the way.
Beth joined SIMP in January 2015, initially working in the busy reception team, and subsequently taking over the role of medical secretary in September 2020.
Beth has a wealth of secretarial experience and a broad range of administration skills gained in various different sectors over her career.