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GP surgeries in Dorchester
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Dorchester (Dorset), serving around 38,711 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 46th of 726 towns in England.
All 5 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poundbury Doctors Surgery3 Frederick Treves House, Dorchester, DT1 2FD | 89 | 89% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Fordington Surgery91 High Street, Dorchester, DT1 1LD | 88 | 99% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Queens Avenue Surgery14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EW | 83 | 86% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Prince of Wales Surgery2 Frederick Treves House, Dorchester, DT1 2FD | 81 | 79% | 96% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Atrium Health Centre7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QR | 38 | 65% | 73% | Good | Yes |
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How Dorchester compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 84% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 89% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Dorchester?
Poundbury Doctors Surgery has the highest GPScore in Dorchester, 89 out of 100 (grade A). 93% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Dorchester are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Dorchester were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Poundbury Doctors Surgery, Fordington Surgery, Queens Avenue Surgery, Prince of Wales Surgery, Atrium Health Centre. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Dorchester?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at surgeries in Dorchester said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 89% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Dorchester rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Dorchester are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.