Meet the Team
Clinical Team

Alli Kumar
Role
Practice Pharmacist
Qualifications
MRPharmS MSc Independant Prescriber
Days at Practice
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays (days occasionally subject to change)
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Clinical Interests
Chronic Disease Management with a particular interest in Diabetes, Asthma & COPD and Elderly Care.
Date Joined
June 2013
Special Responsibilities
As a Pharmacist I have specialist training on medications and can therefore carry out medication reviews, deal with prescription queries, hospital discharge letters and outpatient prescriptions and conduct long term clinics for patients with conditions such as Asthma, COPD and Diabetes. I am an Independent Prescriber and can therefore change medication regimens and issue prescriptions if required. I recently completed a minor ailments course and will be assisting the GP's by offering this service soon.
Ideally the Pharmacist should be the patient's first port of call with a medication query.
Additional Details
I live in Milton Keynes with my husband and 2 children. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking and Zumba Classes

Olapeju (aka Peju) Obembe
Role
Snr PCN Clinical Pharmacist & Advanced Practitioner
Qualifications
MRPharmS; MSc; IP
Days at Practice
Mondays and Tuesdays
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Clinical Interests
- Long-term Chronic conditions, medicines optimisation
- Respiratory (Asthma & COPD)
- Structured medication reviews in high risk groups
Date Joined
November 2021
Special Responsibilities
- Clinical support to pharmacy team across the PCN practices
- Long-term conditions medicines optimisation
Additional Details
I have nearly 25years experience working across multiple pharmacy sectors. Qualified initially as a hospital pharmacist, I moved into community pharmacy where I spent 16years. I made the move to primary care in 2014 working in GP practices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. I now lead a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Central Maple PCN in a clinical role four days a week.
I live with my husband and 3 children in Oxfordshire. In my spare time I enjoy entertaining, shopping, R&B + soul sounds, and most of all cultural and creative cooking. More recently developed green fingers, succeeding at gardening and walking the countryside.

Martin Crook
Role
Clinical Pharmacist
Days at Practice
Monday to Friday
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Universities and Medical Schools
- Keele University 2014
Clinical Interests
- Cardiovascular health focusing on blood pressure and cholesterol management
- Long-term Chronic conditions, medicines optimisation
Date Joined
November 2022
Special Responsibilities
Before joining Poplar Grove practice, I worked as a community pharmacist in a busy Oxfordshire pharmacy. During this time, I continually supported patients with their medications, and I am acutely aware of the many challenges that patients face. As a Pharmacist I look to use my knowledge of medication to provide practical advice and alternative solutions.
I am due to complete an additional postgraduate qualification in March 2024 which will see me become an independent prescriber allowing me to further support patients regimens and enable access to medication.
I am confident the role of Pharmacists in primary care will continue to grow and look forward to the opportunities and challenges it presents. The opportunity to work alongside colleagues of other professions with vast experience and skills only serves to support this.
Additional Details
I love spending time outdoors whether in my garden or exploring running trails. I am a keen cook, especially homemade pasta, and enjoy entertaining.

Lyndsay Warner
Role
First Contact Practitioner
Days at Practice
Wednesdays and Thursdays
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Clinical Interests
Advanced Physiotherapist with expert skills in muscle, soft tissue and joint issues. Lyndsay is able to;
- Assess and advise
- Refer for x-rays, MRIs, injections
- Refer to Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology or the Pain Clinic
- Request analgesia, blood tests, fot for work or sick notes
Date Joined
April 2022

Lucy Harper
Role
Community Midwife
Days at Practice
Wednesdays
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Universities and Medical Schools
- University of West London
Special Responsibilities
Charlotte and myself are doing a duel role where we work in the community and labour ward, which will allow us to use all our midwifery skills but also hopefully care for some of our women in labour too, enabling continuity of care for them.
Additional Details
Outside of work I like seeing friends and family, spending lots of time with my two little nephews.

Catherine Ramirez
Role
Community Midwife
Days at Practice
Fridays
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Universities and Medical Schools
- Bournemouth University
Clinical Interests
I like to work in a wide range of areas within midwifery. I feel this gives me a good all round knowledge of the care available to women throughout pregnancy and birth. You may find me in Antenatal clinic, on Labour Ward, or looking after you with the theatre team if you are having an elective caesarean.
Date Joined
November 2023
Additional Details
My 2 children keep me very busy outside of work. I also have a strong Christian faith and a wonderful church family.