Dr Philip Saunders – Vice Chair
Having grown up in Guernsey, Phil qualified in Birmingham in 1991 and has worked here as a GP ever since. His practice is Ridgacre House Surgery located in Quinton, which was awarded an Outstanding rating by CQC in 2016, 2019 and 2023. with a sister practice in Nechells. He owes much of his career progression to a valued team of colleagues that have supported him for the last 25 years.
Phil is the Clinical Director for Quinton and Harborne PCN. He was also elected by his colleagues to be one of two representatives for South Birmingham on the BSOL GP partnership board.
In the changing world of our NHS, Phil sees Our Health Partnership providing stability and opportunity for our staff and patients. The current health climate is at risk of being shaped by politics rather than patient need. OHP lets practices and PCNs maintain their personality, but retain the strength of scale, something that are patients and our teams value.
Outside of my work, he is a proud father of 2 grown up children who are not following in my professional footsteps! Phil tries and keep fit by playing anything with a racket with friends and colleagues, which has kept him happy and opened many doors over the years including meeting his wife!