Meet Our Doctors

Dr Karen Graham

Clinical Director

Dr Karen Graham has been working in private practice since 2019 and established The St Andrews Private GP Clinic in 2022.Karen’s post-graduate qualifications include M.R.C.G.P, D.R.C.O.G. and Certificate of Family Planning. She has undertaken training to become a GP Trainer and held this post in her NHS practice for 7 years. She has also trained in minor surgical techniques and advanced aesthetic cosmetic injections.Karen has retained a broad interest in all aspects of general practice but is particularly interested in pharmacology, dermatology and realistic medicine.

Outside of work, Karen is a keen walker, cyclist and learner golfer.

Dr Joanna Boileau

Dr Joanna Boileau grew up in Crieff and studied Medicine at Aberdeen University. She has been a GP for over 18 years, initially working in several NHS practices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, then for the last 11 years in Dundee.

While offering the full scope of care within General Practice, she has additional postgraduate qualifications in Women's Health (DRCOG) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFRSH). She has a particular interest in Menopause Care, and is currently working towards an additional qualification in this area (BMS PPMC).

She values effective and compassionate communication with her patients and is focussed on patient-centered care.

Outside work she enjoys running with her spaniel and trying to improve her French.

Dr Lawrence Beere

Dr Beere studied medicine at the University of Glasgow. He has worked across NHS boards in Scotland and England in both GP and hospital settings. He has recently branched out into the private sector whilst continuing his role as a GP Partner in Fife, covering all aspects of general practice including paediatrics and joint injections. A sports enthusiast, he has a special interest in this field, receiving a 1st class honours degree from the University of Glasgow in Sports & Exercise Medicine.

Mr Feras Al-Jaafari

Consultant urologist

Mr Feras Al Jaafari is a highly experienced Consultant Urologist and Senior Consultant Urologist at NHS Fife University Health Board, Scotland. He is committed to providing expert urological care in a way that is clear, reassuring and tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

He has a special interest in the treatment of kidney stone disease, enlarged prostate symptoms, urethral stricture disease, and other complex benign urological conditions. Mr Al Jaafari is particularly experienced in minimally invasive treatments for benign prostate enlargement, including GreenLight laser surgery, HoLEP, UroLift, REZUM and iTIND, as well as advanced treatments such as Optilume for urethral strictures. His focus is always on offering the most effective treatment options while aiming to minimise discomfort and recovery time wherever possible.

In addition to his specialist expertise, Mr Al Jaafari sees patients with a wide range of general urological concerns. These include urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, raised PSA, kidney stones, foreskin problems, urinary symptoms related to an enlarged prostate, and suspected or confirmed urological cancers. He understands that many urological symptoms can feel worrying or sensitive to discuss, and he aims to make every consultation as comfortable, respectful and informative as possible.

Mr Al Jaafari is widely recognised for his expertise in benign prostatic hyperplasia and has advised NICE on the management of male lower urinary tract symptoms. He is also the BPH Section Editor for the Journal of Clinical Urology and has lectured extensively on shared decision-making, reflecting his belief that patients should feel fully informed and involved in their care. Alongside his clinical work, he is Honorary Senior Lecturer and Education Lead for Urology at the University of St Andrews School of Medicine.

Mr Al Jaafari offers private consultations at St Andrews Private GP Practice on Monday evenings and performs surgery regularly at Spire Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh.

Here is a direct link to Mr Al-Jaafari's website through which you can make enquiries and arrange appointments - www.laser-endourology.uk