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About Dr Janet Barlow
Personal Profile
Dr Janet Barlow is an experienced GP with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She qualified from the University of Bristol in 1985 and completed her training in general practice shortly afterwards. She has worked as a GP since 1991 and has been based at The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester since 2003.
Whether you need a routine health check, advice about a health concern, or a second opinion, Dr Barlow offers fast access to expert medical care.
Dr Barlow welcomes both self-pay and insured patients, and a GP referral is not required to book a consultation.
Private GP Services
Dr Barlow runs private GP clinics every Tuesday and Thursday at The Winterbourne Hospital.
Each appointment is tailored to your individual needs, giving you the opportunity to discuss your health in a relaxed and confidential environment.
The appointments are 30 minutes, allowing for plenty of time to discuss your health concerns.
Services Dr Barlow offers at The Winterbourne Hospital
Dr Barlow offers a wide range of private healthcare services, including:
- Private GP appointments
- Well Woman Clinics
- Well Man Clinics
- Cervical smear testing
- Health checks and health screening
- Personalised health assessments
- Lifestyle and wellbeing reviews
- Second medical opinions
- Private prostate screening
Comprehensive Health Assessments
Dr Barlow offers detailed health assessments designed to give you a clear picture of your overall health. These assessments include a 90-minute consultation and are tailored to your age, lifestyle and medical history.
Your assessment may include:
- Full medical history review
- Discussion of any symptoms or health concerns
- Lifestyle assessment
- Medication review
- Family health history
- Height and weight measurements
- Body Mass Index (BMI) check
- Waist-to-hip ratio measurement
- Urine testing
- Blood tests
- Liver health checks
- Diabetes screening
- Cholesterol testing
- Blood pressure check
- Heart tracing (ECG)
- Lung function test (spirometry)
- Heart disease risk assessment
- Full physical examination
Women's Health Checks
If required, assessments can also include:
- Breast examination
- Pelvic examination
- Cervical smear test
Men's Health Checks
If required, assessments can also include:
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test
- Testicular examination
- Prostate examination for men over 50
Additional blood tests, scans and X-rays can also be arranged when needed.
Private Prostate Screening with Dr Barlow
Dr Barlow now offers private prostate screening at The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Regular screening can help identify problems at an early stage, often before symptoms appear. This service is suitable for men who have concerns about their prostate health, a family history of prostate cancer, or urinary symptoms.
Private prostate screening may include a consultation, PSA blood test and referral for further tests if needed.
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Clinical Interests
- Private GP appointments
- Preventive healthcare
- Health screening
- Men's health
- Prostate screening
- Women's health
- Lifestyle and wellbeing medicine
Professional Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC)
