Joyce Braaksma

General Practitioner

General Practitioner | Specialist in Women’s Health
DRCOG DFFP LoC IUT
Menopause Care Professional Certificate CoSRH

Dr Joyce Braaksma qualified as a medical doctor in the Netherlands in 1999 and completed her GP training in the UK in 2004. She’s been working across NHS general practice for over 20 years and now offers private GP services at The Lomond Clinic in Helensburgh.

Her approach is unhurried and patient-centred — she takes the time to properly understand what’s going on and works with you to find the right path forward. Patients regularly comment on her calm, reassuring manner and her ability to explain things clearly.

Special interests: Women’s health, menopause management, HRT, and contraceptive care. Dr Joyce holds professional certifications from CoSRH (College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare) and is registered with the GMC.

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Private GP Dr Joyce Braaksma, general practitioner and women's health specialist at The Lomond Clinic, Helensburgh

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“Outstanding service from the medical team. Organised an extensive allergy test for my 10 year old son when his GP seen it as unimportant. Our GP has now taken a far greater interest in him since Joyce became involved in his care. What a coincidence! We were seen in very good time, had results very quickly and communication throughout has been excellent.
Very grateful for the care my son has received, and would highly recommend Joyce and the medical team.”

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“Joyce was so knowledgeable and really took the time to listen and understand and was able to explain very clearly what I was experiencing and gave me reassurance when it was much needed. Thank you so much.”

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“Very good comprehensive and professional service.”

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“The doctor was a lovely lady who was recommended to me. She was patient understanding and very kind. She also listened to what I was saying and gave me lots of additional information to move forward positively with my health issue. I wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future.”

Experienced private GP.
Unhurried appointments. 
The healthcare you deserve.

Thorough, unrushed 30 minute consultations are standard.

Includes physical examination if needed, treatment plan, and any prescriptions required.

Additional services such as blood tests, steroid injections and specialist procedures are priced separately.

Dr Braaksma is part of our Medical team

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The Lomond Clinic, 55-56 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 8AX

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