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Dr Saira Goheer
General Practitioner
About our Author
Overview
Dr Goheer grew up in Glasgow and attended Hutchesons’ Grammar. She qualified from Aberdeen University Medical School in 2010. She returned to Glasgow for her GP training. Saira is now based in Edinburgh working as a qualified GP. She started working for Medicspot in 2019 and has a real passion for travel and fitness.
GMC Number
7077708
Medical Experience
General Practitioner – NHS Scotland
Training & Qualifications
MBChB
Specialisms and Areas of Interest
General Practice
Articles By This Author
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease occurs following a bite from an infected tick and can drastically affect people’s lifestyles and daily activities when left untreated
Emergency prescriptions
Many people need repeat prescriptions for a variety of conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hay fever and other chronic health conditions. Almost half of the UK rely on repeat prescriptions.
Eczema
Eczema is the name for a group of inflammatory skin conditions that cause the skin to become itchy, red, swollen and cracked. It is often a chronic (long lasting) condition, though it can improve significantly and usually clears completely over time.