GP surgeries in Romford: ratings and patient reviews
There are 28 GP practices in Romford, with 212,665 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Selvaratnam Kulendran (90%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,617 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 28 practices in Romford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 46% at Chadwell Heath Surgery to 90% at Dr Selvaratnam Kulendran, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Eastbrook Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (84%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Selvaratnam Kulendran | 7,788 | 90% | 63% | Good | 3,894 |
| Abbamoor Surgery | 6,234 | 88% | 80% | – | 2,817 |
| Dr Rana Chowdhury | 3,385 | 88% | 79% | Good | 12,694 |
| Eastbrook Surgery | 4,744 | 87% | 84% | Good | 2,616 |
| Marks Gate Health Centre | 6,024 | 87% | 72% | Good | 1,939 |
| Dr Nagendra Kumar Gupta | 2,905 | 84% | 83% | Good | 2,095 |
| Dr B. Saheecha and Dr N. Saheecha | 7,166 | 83% | 67% | Good | 2,212 |
| The Upstairs Surgery | 6,348 | 83% | 71% | Good | 1,984 |
| Modern Medical Centre | 7,640 | 81% | 69% | Good | 1,910 |
| Western Road Medical Centre | 17,698 | 79% | 60% | Good | 1,904 |
| Dr. D. Colvin & Dr. O. B. Isinkaye | 4,249 | 79% | 60% | Good | 1,402 |
| Dr Amar Kaw | 3,791 | 79% | 59% | Good | 3,791 |
| Straight Road Surgery | 3,524 | 78% | 82% | Good | 4,405 |
| The New Medical Centre | 9,599 | 77% | 50% | Good | 3,789 |
| Kings Park Surgery | 8,897 | 75% | 72% | – | 7,333 |
| Drs Sanomi and Olajide | 4,141 | 74% | 67% | Good | 1,380 |
| Petersfield Surgery | 8,548 | 74% | 64% | Good | 2,196 |
| North Street Medical Care | 21,501 | 74% | 45% | Good | 2,558 |
| Dr Colin Marks | 3,934 | 73% | 63% | Good | 2,459 |
| Lynwood Medical Centre | 14,914 | 72% | 57% | Good | 2,913 |
| The Robins Surgery | 4,556 | 71% | 51% | Good | 3,714 |
| St Edwards Medical Centre | 9,239 | 68% | 45% | Good | 2,548 |
| Dr Teotia and partners | 3,649 | 66% | 75% | Good | 1,483 |
| Ashton Gardens Surgery | 4,866 | 66% | 61% | Requires improvement | 5,069 |
| Central Park Surgery | 5,751 | 59% | 35% | Good | 3,921 |
| The Greenwood Practice | 10,031 | 54% | 51% | Good | 1,918 |
| Grove Surgery | 10,530 | 47% | 28% | Requires improvement | 5,641 |
| Chadwell Heath Surgery | 11,013 | 46% | 16% | Good | 3,317 |
There are 2,617 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Romford, more than England's 2,171 and North East London's 2,551. Practices recorded 419 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
15% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Romford | North East London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,617 | 2,551 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 419 | 456 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 46% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 7% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 15% | 10% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Romford is diabetes (9.4% against 7.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.4% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Romford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.9% | 15.2% | 27,626 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.5% | 14.3% | 18,843 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.4% | 7.9% | 15,730 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.1% | 6.6% | 10,117 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 6,268 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.1% | 3.8% | 6,702 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4,391 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3,414 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3,073 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2,990 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,876 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,410 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1,434 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,095 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,227 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,041 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 919 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.4% | 1.2% | 255 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 718 |
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How many GP practices are there in Romford?
28, with 212,665 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Romford do patients rate highest?
Dr Selvaratnam Kulendran: 90% 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 Romford?
2,617 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Romford are face to face?
67% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.