Meet the team

Qualified in 1991 from Bristol University, he is married with one son. His special interests are ENT and prescribing within the practice, but is very much a generalist. He loves long distance walking and regularly walk sections of the South West Coast Path. He has a dog called Bubbles (don’t ask) who keeps him out of mischief!

Dr Gurr grew up in Devon and trained locally, graduating from Peninsula Medical School in 2010. During her time as part of a research team at the University of Exeter she developed a specialist interest in Rheumatology. She has a young family and in her spare time enjoys dinghy sailing and baking cakes.

Rya studied Medicine at Birmingham University, qualifying in 2006, then went on to complete her GP training in Torbay. She is particularly enthusiastic about preventative and lifestyle medicine. She enjoys long walks with her dog, rock climbing and bouldering and growing exotic veg in the greenhouse.

Claire brings over 22 years of experience in General Practice, having held a variety of roles throughout her career. She now leads the team as Practice Manager at Mayfield.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys socialising with friends, walking her dogs, and making the most of living near the coast.

Dr Bocking qualified from Charing Cross Hospital in 1989, initially training at Westminister Children's Hospital and then the Hammersmith. She completed her General Practice training before becoming a partner in a practice in West London. She enjoys all aspects of general practice with particular interest in paediatrics, gynaecology and contraception. She enjoys family, travel and the outdoors, and plays the saxophone, clarinet and piano.

Dr Tysoe qualified in 1992 at Birmingham University Medical school and worked around the UK before marrying  into the Army. After a few years away off work due to having children and changing postings several times, she restarted GP training in 2007 in Torbay Hospital and started at Mayfield Medical Centre soon after qualifying in 2012. She lives in Totnes with her husband, dog, and grown up children when they are home. She loves being outdoors, walking her dog and running. 

Dr Lepley graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2010 and spent a few years working as a junior doctor in the city. She moved to Devon in 2012 to complete her GP training locally in Torbay. She joined Mayfield as a salaried GP in September 2019 and enjoys all aspects of general practice. She has two young children and enjoys spending time with her family, walking, camping and spending time with friends.

Dr Tucker qualified from Bristol Medical School in 2013 and completed General Practice training in Gloucestershire. After working within the area for a number of years she decided to relocate to Devon to be closer to friends and family and joined Mayfield Medical Centre in 2021 as a salaried GP. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has particular interests in women’s health and palliative care. She has a young family and enjoys spending time outdoors walking their dog, paddleboarding and exploring the countryside.

Dr Trafford graduated from the University of Oxford in 2011. She undertook GP training in the Oxford and Bristol areas. After moving to Devon, she joined Mayfield Medical Centre in 2021. She has a young family with whom she is enjoying exploring all that Torbay has to offer. Outside of work, Dr Trafford is a keen musician, playing the violin and piano, and an enthusiastic home sewer.

Dr Mahadea is a half Polish - half Mauritian citizen who grew up in Mauritius, graduated in PUMS in Poland and did his foundation and specialty training in Oxford and Torbay respectively. A young father and an adept of coaching a youth football team in Stoke Gabriel, he enjoys all aspect of General Practice, with a special interest in minor surgery.

Dr Murphy qualified from King’s College London in 2017, before training in Torbay and Plymouth. She joined Mayfield Medical Centre in 2023 as her first salaried GP role. In her spare time, she likes to read fiction, and spend time with her rescue cat.

Dr. Maple graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 2016, and she completed her GP training locally here in Devon. 

Dr. Maple has a particular clinical interest in menopause care and is committed to providing personalised, evidence-based support to women navigating this stage of life.

She enjoys exploring the scenic Devon countryside with her family, and her beloved poodles—one of whom frequently makes an appearance as her desktop screensaver.