Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
PRESS RELEASE
7th August 2025
New Private GP Practice Set to Open in Cheltenham on 18th August
A new private GP practice, Cotswold Private GP Service, is set to open its doors to patients on Monday, 18th August, bringing personalised, compassionate, and timely healthcare to Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds.
Conveniently located on a newly refurbished bespoke floor at the Cheltenham Film Studios, the practice is the brainchild of four NHS-trained local GPs who are combining decades of frontline experience with a more patient-focused and flexible approach to care.
“We’ve all spent years in NHS general practice and understand the frustrations patients face with long waits and short appointments,” said Dr Sunil Srivastava, one of the founding partners.
“We felt the time was right to offer something different—where patient care is seamless, appointments are as long as needed, and the whole experience is more personal and efficient,” added fellow partner Dr Meenakshi Raina
Cotswold Private GP Service has been created to meet the needs of modern individuals and families. Its wide-ranging services include General GP Consultations, Annual Health Checks, Blood tests and diagnostics, Joint injections and Menopause and HRT advice. The practice will also be providing help and advice on men’s and women’s health, contraception, weight management, B12 injections and Private Prescriptions.
Dr Himabindu Junemani, another of the founding partners, expanded on the rationale for launching the new practice.
“We are all local GPs who live in Cheltenham and love the surrounding Cotswolds, opening here is our way of giving back, offering a fantastic private service that supports the health of a community we know so well.”
“Finding the perfect location and the right team made it all fall into place”, concluded Dr.Shabari Hosur.
From Monday 18th August the Practice will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The founding team is made up of Dr Sunil Srivastava, Dr Meenakshi Raina, Dr Shabari Hosur, and Dr Himabindu Junemani—each of whom are dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care with an emphasis on accessibility, continuity, and local insight.
Flexible pricing options will be available, including pay-as-you-go and membership plans, making high-quality private healthcare more accessible. Looking ahead, the practice plans to expand its clinical team and invest in additional diagnostic and scanning capabilities to become a comprehensive one-stop healthcare destination.
For more information or to book an appointment, please visit www.cotswoldprivategp.co.uk or call 01242 700350.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Copyright © 2025 Cotswold Private GP Service Limited | Taaffeite Technologies
MBBS, MRCP (London), MRCGP (London), DFSRH, FRCP (Edin), PGDip Diabetes (Cardiff)
Dr. Hosur is a highly experienced General Practitioner with over 20 years of service in the NHS. She has been working in Cheltenham since 2017 and has been a GP Partner in Weston House Practice since 2020. She completed her MBBS from Bangalore, India, in 2000 and initially trained as a physician in the NHS. After working in hospitals across Wales and the Southwest of England for three years, she attained her MRCP. She transitioned to General Practice through the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex VTS programme, achieving her MRCGP in 2010.
With additional qualifications in women’s health, diabetes, and an FRCP, Dr. Hosur delivers expert, patient-centered care. She has a particular interest in managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, elderly care, palliative care, care home patient support, and joint injections. She was clinical lead for NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme for Gloucestershire County for 6 years. Alongside her clinical work, she has held various leadership and management roles within the NHS and local surgeries. She is widely respected for her compassionate and holistic approach to patient care.
Outside her professional life, Dr. Hosur enjoys cooking, walking, dancing, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She is married and a proud mother of two daughters.
MBBS, MRCP (London), DFSRH, DCH
Dr. Junemani is a highly experienced GP with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated with an MBBS from Bangalore, India and went on to train as a GP in Gloucestershire. With additional qualifications in children’s health, menopause, sexual health, and contraception, Dr Junemani provides expert, well-rounded care to her patients. Known for her compassionate approach, she is committed to the health and well-being of local families. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, tending to her allotment, Indian classical dance and exploring the Cotswolds with her trusty dog. Dr Junemani is married and has two children.
MBBS, MRCGP, DFSRH, DRCOG
Dr Meenakshi Raina is an experienced GP with more than 20 years of clinical experience in the NHS. After graduating in medicine from India in 1997, she moved to the UK in 2000. She trained in various hospital specialties and completed her post-graduate training in General Practice from South Yorkshire (MRCGP), where she was a GP partner before relocating to Cheltenham. She has special interest in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting women and children and has additional qualifications from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) and a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (DRCOG). She specialises in Menopause and provides comprehensive contraceptive care.
She is deeply committed to providing holistic care to her patients. Outside of her professional life she is a passionate gardener, a devoted mother of two, and animal lover. She finds balance and joy in the simple pleasures of nature and home life.
MBBS, D’Ortho, FRCS, CSEM, CIDC
My journey in medicine began long before I joined the NHS over three decades ago. I was born and raised in India, where I studied medicine at GSVM Medical College in Kanpur and started my career in the private healthcare sector. I later moved to the UK, where I undertook further training in orthopaedics and earned my Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working across England — from Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in the North East, to Bury St Edmunds in the East, and Burton upon Trent in the Midlands — before eventually settling in Cheltenham. These diverse experiences have given me a broad perspective on healthcare and a deep appreciation for the varied needs of different communities.
My commitment to ongoing learning has shaped my practice over the years. I hold additional qualifications in Sports and Exercise Medicine from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Queen Mary University of London), and in Diabetes Care from Warwick Medical School. After many years working in hospital settings ,I transitioned to General Practice to serve the wider community.
In my role as a GP, I am particularly passionate about men’s health, cardiovascular health, and diabetes management. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach to care and enjoy supporting patients in making sustainable, long-term changes to improve their wellbeing. I remain deeply interested in prevention and health promotion and always strive to keep learning.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, travelling, and spending quality time with my wife and our two adult children. We love family holidays whenever our schedules align. I’m also a keen follower of cricket (more watching than playing these days!), and I stay active with walking and yoga — often in the company of our energetic and much-loved family dog.
I’m excited to begin this new chapter and look forward to welcoming you to the practice.
