GP practices in the Stockton-on-Tees council area: access and ratings
There are 20 GP practices in the Stockton-on-Tees council area, with 215,459 registered patients between them (September 2026). 212,693 people living in Stockton-on-Tees were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Stockton-on-Tees have 2,350 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 20 practices in Stockton-on-Tees with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Norton Medical Centre to 96% at Melrose Medical Centre Ltd, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Melrose Medical Centre Ltd has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Medical Centre Ltd | 2,380 | 2,440 | 96% | 98% | Good | 2,377 |
| The Eaglescliffe Medical Practice | 13,027 | 13,309 | 94% | 66% | Outstanding | 1,751 |
| Dr Shafquth Rasool | 2,228 | 2,321 | 93% | 97% | Good | 2,321 |
| Elm Tree Medical Centre | 13,872 | 18,858 | 91% | 94% | Good | 2,110 |
| Tennant Street Medical Practice | 14,472 | 14,578 | 89% | 50% | Good | 2,438 |
| Dr Corbett, Dr Garget & Dr Mendis | 4,706 | 5,596 | 88% | 78% | Good | 1,865 |
| Queens Park Medical Centre | 18,404 | 18,443 | 86% | 48% | Good | 2,946 |
| The Densham Surgery | 3,690 | 3,697 | 85% | 59% | Good | 5,777 |
| Riverside Medical Practice | 10,854 | 11,125 | 84% | 91% | Good | 4,050 |
| Queenstree Practice | 3,962 | 4,055 | 80% | 66% | Good | 3,258 |
| Thornaby and Barwick Medical Group | 20,431 | 20,774 | 79% | 56% | Good | 1,697 |
| Yarm Medical Practice | 13,558 | 14,162 | 79% | 30% | Outstanding | 2,007 |
| Kingsway Medical Centre | 9,768 | 10,135 | 79% | 50% | Good | 2,710 |
| Alma Medical Centre | 10,097 | 10,124 | 76% | 27% | Good | 1,852 |
| Woodlands Family Medical Centre | 12,112 | 11,978 | 75% | 52% | Good | 2,339 |
| Marsh House Medical Centre | 8,179 | 8,476 | 75% | 53% | Good | 2,126 |
| Woodbridge Practice | 17,636 | 18,141 | 71% | 46% | Good | 2,671 |
| The Dovecot Surgery | 3,951 | 3,977 | 70% | 52% | Good | 2,663 |
| The Roseberry Practice | 7,347 | 7,621 | 69% | 52% | Good | 3,572 |
| Norton Medical Centre | 15,721 | 15,649 | 68% | 32% | Good | 2,999 |
There are 2,350 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Stockton-on-Tees, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 477 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Stockton-on-Tees | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,350 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 477 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 22% | 19% |
97% of Stockton-on-Tees's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Stockton-on-Tees residents are Skerne Medical Group (1,689), Middleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice (426) and Mowbray House Surgery (297).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Stockton-on-Tees registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Skerne Medical Group | 1,689 | Stockton On Tees |
| Middleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice | 426 | Darlington |
| Mowbray House Surgery | 297 | Northallerton |
| Park Surgery | 282 | Middlesbrough |
| Cambridge Medical Group | 241 | Middlesbrough |
| South Grange Medical Group Practice | 212 | Middlesbrough |
| Kings Medical Centre | 185 | Middlesbrough |
| Acklam Medical Centre | 157 | Middlesbrough |
| McKenzie House | 140 | Hartlepool |
| Village Medical Centre | 136 | Middlesbrough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Stockton-on-Tees is copd (2.7% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is heart failure (0.9% against 1.1%).
| Condition register | Age group | Stockton-on-Tees (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.8% | 14.3% | 31,459 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.3% | 15.2% | 36,492 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 14,011 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 15,209 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.4% | 4.6% | 7,446 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.7% | 3.8% | 7,851 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 7,710 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5,724 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5,513 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4,941 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 867 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,662 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1,999 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,928 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,889 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,337 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,447 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,350 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,300 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Hartlepool (2,335 patients per GP)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- South Tyneside (2,379 patients per GP)
- Sunderland (1,961 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
20 practices are located in the Stockton-on-Tees council area, with 215,459 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Stockton-on-Tees residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 212,693 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Skerne Medical Group (1,689).
How many patients are there per GP in Stockton-on-Tees?
2,350 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Stockton-on-Tees, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Stockton-on-Tees?
42% of appointments at practices in Stockton-on-Tees took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.