GP surgery in Kirkby

Dr Maassarani & Partners

Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 1XT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,815 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 26% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Kirkby Based on 118 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 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone3
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch0
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen41
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done14
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time6

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

26%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 26% 57% 22%
Easy to contact via website 21% 58% 17%
Easy to contact via NHS App 19% 54% 18%
Reception staff helpful 64% 85% 68%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 66% 84% 54%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 33% 73% 36%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 32% 57% 22%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 43%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 80%
Needs were met 80% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 65% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 1XT
Phone
0151 902 0010
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kirkby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N83608 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Bluebell Lane Surgery
Blue Bell Lane, Liverpool, L36 7XY
Melling Surgery
82 Waddicar Lane, Liverpool, L31 1DY
Trentham Medical Centre
The St. Chads Centre, St. Chads Drive, Liverpool, L32 8RE

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 February 2018

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

15,815registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression25.0%14.3%
Obesity15.3%13.9%
Smoking16.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Dr Maassarani & Partnersthis surgery226%58%Yes
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Moss WayLiverpool, L11 0BL2.7 miles9694%95%Yes
Westmoreland GP CentreLiverpool, L9 7AL2.7 miles427%64%Yes
Maghull PracticeLiverpool, L31 0DJ2.7 miles323%66%Yes
Westway Medical CentreLiverpool, L31 0DJ2.7 miles2948%79%Yes

Wingate Medical Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 28 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr Maassarani & Partners taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Maassarani & Partners was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 902 0010.

How do patients rate Dr Maassarani & Partners?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Dr Maassarani & Partners said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 26% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr Maassarani & Partners?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Maassarani & Partners as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 February 2018).

What are the opening times of Dr Maassarani & Partners?

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 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr Maassarani & Partners?

Call 0151 902 0010. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 1XT.

Does Dr Maassarani & Partners have a branch surgery?

Yes. Dr Maassarani & Partners also runs Bluebell Lane Surgery (Blue Bell Lane, Liverpool, L36 7XY) and Melling Surgery (82 Waddicar Lane, Liverpool, L31 1DY) and Trentham Medical Centre (The St. Chads Centre, St. Chads Drive, Liverpool, L32 8RE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Dr Maassarani & Partners?

Around 15,815 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kirkby PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.