GP surgery in Hammersmith and Fulham

The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar

13 Ollgar Close, London, W12 0NF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,092 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 41% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 17th of 18 in Hammersmith and Fulham Based on 85 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone15
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen25
  • Patients trust the staff21
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done0
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time0

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

59%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face41%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 37%
Easy to contact via website 32% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 80%
Good experience of contacting 56% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 40% 69% 42%
Remote appointment 59% 26% 66%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 94% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 59% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 8pm
Saturday8am to 5pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 November 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
13 Ollgar Close, London, W12 0NF
Phone
020 8740 7407
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Hammersmith & Fulham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E85748 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 August 2022

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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,092registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma2.7%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression7.4%14.3%
Obesity8.1%13.9%
Smoking19.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4934%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)64%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target61%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target43%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review41%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Medical Centre, Dr Kukarthis surgery641%59%Yes
The Vale SurgeryLondon, W3 7RG0.4 miles4166%78%Yes
The New SurgeryLondon, W12 9RD0.4 miles6179%81%Yes
Ashchurch SurgeryLondon, W12 9BP0.4 miles1149%67%Yes
Dr Uppal & Partn, Parkview Centre for H&WLondon, W12 7FG0.5 miles1659%76%Yes
Dr RK Kukar, Parkview Centre for H&WLondon, W12 7FG0.5 miles744%67%Yes
Canberra Old Oak SurgeryLondon, W12 7FG0.5 miles654%60%Yes
Dr Canisius & Dr Hasan, Parkview Cfh&wLondon, W12 7FG0.5 miles2060%73%Yes
Shepherds Bush Medical CentreLondon, W12 7LS0.5 miles3476%79%Yes
The Westway SurgeryLondon, W12 0PT0.5 miles3870%70%Yes

The Vale Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 41 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8740 7407.

How do patients rate The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 August 2022).

What are the opening times of The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar?

Reception is open Monday 7am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 November 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar?

Call 020 8740 7407. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 13 Ollgar Close, London, W12 0NF.

How many patients are registered at The Medical Centre, Dr Kukar?

Around 6,092 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Hammersmith & Fulham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.