Nikki was born and qualified in Cape Town, South Africa, where she graduated from UCT with First Class Honours in 1998.
After working in SA for 2 years, Nikki came to the UK to experience a different healthcare system and broaden her horizons. She worked in London Hospitals (Barts and the Royal London) for 3 years doing A&E, Adult Medicine, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology before moving to Worcestershire to become a GP in 2005.
During her time in London, I attained Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).Nikki also sat the Diploma of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG), for which she was awarded the Gold Medal Prize as the top candidate.
Nikki joined a very busy NHS GP Partnership in 2007 and took the Senior Partner role for 7 years, whilst concurrently being Clinical Director for Worcester City Primary Care Network (10 GP practices in Worcester) for 4 years developing a host of new patient services during this time.
Nikki made the decision to move to Linbury Doctors in order to have more time with patients, truly getting to know them and their families. Nikki’s values are aligned with Linbury Doctors with a passion for excellent access and continuity being central to high-quality, personalised health care. Nikki enjoys every aspect of general practice, especially that every day brings something new.
When not at work, she enjoys family time spending time, travelling together, and building family memories whether on an active adventure or chilling beach and book vibes. Nikki enjoys keeping fit by cycling and going to the gym.