A much-loved doctor has retired, after 30 years serving the Erith community.

Malcolm Mcintyre was the lead GP at Northumberland Heath Medical Centre in Hind Crescent, which treats 10,000 patients.

He will be replaced as senior partner by Dr Wilson Fok, after 20 years leading the surgery.

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Dr Mcintyre

Practice manager Sue Flanagan said: "Dr Mcintyre is definitely a favourite to some.

"He is the key person to the running of the practice.

"He has led our surgery through a move to a new premises.

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Dr Mcintyre with Betty Stedman, retired receptionist, and Gina Medlen, current receptionist

"He has been the key decision maker for the last 20 years."

The staff held a celebration lunch for Dr Mcintyre on Friday, June 26, to which members of the public were invited.

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