Meet the Founders

Dr Anna Benson and Esther Hathorn from Visage Spencer sitting together in a welcoming clinical consultation setting, smiling at the camera and reflecting a friendly, patient-centred medical practice

Esther and Dr Anna Benson founded Spencer Medical with a shared vision of providing thoughtful, personalised healthcare in a calm and welcoming environment.

Together, they bring over 45 years of combined experience in healthcare.

Esther is also the founder of Visage Dental and offers therapeutic wellbeing support through Thrive and Progress.

Dr Anna Benson is an experienced GP who believes in combining medical expertise with compassionate, patient-centred care.

Meet our GP’s

Dr Anna Benson

Experienced Private GP | Over 25 Years in Medicine|Clinical Partner

Dr Anna Benson is a highly experienced GP and Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners, with over 25 years of clinical practice caring for patients of all ages.

Known for her warm, thoughtful and holistic approach, Dr Benson takes time to listen, understand the whole person and identify the underlying causes of health concerns.

She has extensive experience in family medicine, mental health, complex medical conditions, preventative healthcare and women's health, including coil fitting and minor skin surgery.

Alongside her work at Spencer Medical, she continues to practise as an NHS GP, trains future GPs and has served as a strategic clinical advisor.

Dr Benson believes in combining medical expertise with personalised lifestyle advice and treatment, helping patients achieve better long-term health.

Dr Zohra Ismail-Panju

Experienced Private GP | Holistic & Family Medicine

Dr Zohra Ismail-Panju is a highly experienced GP with a holistic approach to healthcare, recognising the importance of both physical and mental wellbeing.

She has broad clinical experience in family medicine, women's health, diabetes, respiratory conditions, mental health and children's health, with additional qualifications in immunity and infection, gynaecology and diabetes.

Alongside her clinical work, Dr Ismail-Panju has served as a GP training programme director and lecturer, sharing her knowledge with patients and healthcare professionals.

Warm and attentive in her approach, she takes time to listen, understand each patient's concerns and develop personalised treatment plans that suit their individual needs and lifestyle.

Available Wednesdays, 8 am–12 pm

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