GP surgeries in Middlesbrough: ratings and patient reviews
There are 23 GP practices in Middlesbrough, with 224,224 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Great Ayton Health Centre (97%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,316 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 23 practices in Middlesbrough with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 56% at Village Medical Centre to 97% at Great Ayton Health Centre, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Great Ayton Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ayton Health Centre | 5,663 | 97% | 96% | Good | 1,634 |
| Stokesley Surgery | 9,509 | 94% | 84% | Good | 1,765 |
| Prospect Surgery | 6,502 | 91% | 86% | Good | 1,729 |
| Borough Road and Nunthorpe Medical Group | 17,238 | 91% | 49% | Good | 2,237 |
| Parkway Medical Centre | 9,905 | 86% | 73% | Good | 2,672 |
| The Endeavour Practice | 7,514 | 84% | 59% | Good | 1,385 |
| Newlands Medical Practice | 9,165 | 82% | 60% | Good | 2,448 |
| South Grange Medical Group Practice | 15,917 | 80% | 54% | Good | 3,033 |
| Westbourne Medical Centre | 5,552 | 79% | 71% | Good | 1,560 |
| Thorntree Surgery | 2,896 | 79% | 63% | Good | 1,057 |
| Coulby Medical Practice | 9,166 | 79% | 37% | Good | 1,904 |
| The Discovery Practice | 7,363 | 77% | 55% | Good | 3,540 |
| Cambridge Medical Group | 7,142 | 77% | 49% | Good | 2,143 |
| Dr Geetha Ramachandran & Dr Prasanna Balakrishnan | 3,584 | 76% | 44% | Good | 1,829 |
| Martonside Medical Centre | 7,915 | 75% | 39% | Good | 3,957 |
| Crossfell Health Centre | 8,842 | 74% | 47% | Good | 2,105 |
| Erimus Practice | 5,577 | 74% | 52% | Good | 1,575 |
| Normanby Medical Centre | 26,399 | 74% | 28% | Good | 3,160 |
| Kings Medical Centre | 6,230 | 73% | 62% | Good | 2,360 |
| Acklam Medical Centre | 11,464 | 72% | 45% | Good | 2,605 |
| Park Surgery | 12,738 | 72% | 50% | Good | 4,382 |
| Linthorpe Surgery | 20,238 | 63% | 32% | Good | 2,395 |
| Village Medical Centre | 7,705 | 56% | 21% | Good | 2,284 |
There are 2,316 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Middlesbrough, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 544 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Middlesbrough | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,316 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 544 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Middlesbrough is copd (3.0% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is cancer (3.3% against 3.8%).
| Condition register | Age group | Middlesbrough (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.6% | 15.2% | 35,135 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.9% | 14.3% | 26,321 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 16,576 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 14,587 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 7,383 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% | 7,584 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% | 7,522 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 6,694 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4,845 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4,618 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1,046 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,971 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2,435 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,260 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,774 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,383 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,701 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,675 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,497 |
- GP practices in the Middlesbrough council area
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- GP practices in the North Yorkshire council area
- GP practices across North East and North Cumbria
- GP practices in Stockton On Tees
- GP practices in Guisborough
- GP practices in Redcar
- GP practices in Saltburn By The Sea
- GP practices in Harrogate
- GP practices in Ripon
How many GP practices are there in Middlesbrough?
23, with 224,224 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Middlesbrough do patients rate highest?
Great Ayton Health Centre: 97% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Middlesbrough?
2,316 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Middlesbrough are face to face?
69% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.