doctors

Dr Nick Pulman

Nick Pulman was born in Manchester but trained at Leicester University, qualifying in 1983. He did the Leicester Vocational Training Scheme gaining experience in General medicine, ENT, Dermatology, A&E, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He has a particular interest in IT developments for primary care, he is a Hospital Practitioner at Coalville Hospital Diabetic clinic. In addition to his work at the practice he is involved in managing the local doctor’s on call co-operative. He enjoys foreign travel, hill walking and gardening in his spare time. Dr Pulman is the senior partner, he joined the practice in 1987.

Dr Chris Hewitt

Chris Hewitt Qualified at Birmingham in 1989, he did his VTS on the Chester scheme and joined the practice in June 1994. He became a trainer in 2002. He is the practice prescribing lead, and produces a yearly prescribing audit. He enjoys reading, films, cooking and walking and spending time with his wife and three children.

Dr Tim Hammond

Tim Hammond Qualified in Leicester in 1983. After graduating he joined the RAF and enjoyed a varied career including service in Northern Island, the Falkland Islands and the Gulf. He did his vocational training in Cyprus before returning to do hospital jobs in the UK. He became a trainer in 1993 and has an interest in acupuncture. He is married with two children. The arrival of children forced him to concede an earlier (but still latent) passion for motorcycles. In 2002 he ran in the London marathon.

Dr Nic Rushman

Nic Rushman was born in London, he trained at Guys Hospital, and qualified in 1992. He was a registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Birmingham, before doing the Leicester Vocational Training Scheme. He gained experience in General medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Paediatrics. He has a particular interest in Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Family planning. He has been an ardent supporter of the Leicester Tigers and is usually found at their Welford Road stadium on Saturday afternoons. He played fullback for many years, both at medical school and at club level. His room is actually sited on one of the old Coalville Rugby Club pitches, where he has previously played.