GP surgery in Plashet

Dr CM Patel's Surgery

2 Jephson Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8LZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,036 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 88% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 91 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone93
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 87

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed53
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done100
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time92

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

88%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone25%
Had their call answered straight away76%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away27%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face56%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 88% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 86% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 57% 31% 53%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 67%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 44% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 93%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 67%
Agreed a care plan 64% 46% 68%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Jephson Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8LZ
Phone
020 8470 6429
Website
www.drpatelsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newham North East 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84660 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 July 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,036registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma1.8%6.6%
COPD0.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.8%3.0%
Depression1.6%14.3%
Obesity15.1%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6487%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)86%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target98%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target81%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check99%78%
Asthma: annual review98%66%

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Common questions

Is Dr CM Patel's Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr CM Patel's Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8470 6429.

How do patients rate Dr CM Patel's Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Dr CM Patel's Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 88% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr CM Patel's Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr CM Patel's Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Dr CM Patel's Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr CM Patel's Surgery?

Call 020 8470 6429 or visit its website, www.drpatelsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Jephson Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8LZ.

How many patients are registered at Dr CM Patel's Surgery?

Around 3,036 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newham North East 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East London NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.