Therefore, anecdotes from one or two people are not enough to get a complete picture of what any particular surgery is like.
Fortunately for those looking for a new GP surgery, patients can leave reviews on the NHS website to give us a greater understanding of day-to-day live at a practice – plus a rating out of five stars.
From worst to best, here are Portsmouth’s GP surgeries ranked according to patient reviews in 2023.
5. Paulsgrove Surgery - 4.13
NHS patient reviews of Paulsgrove Surgery have been positive this year, with praise heaped onto the staff for their kindness and treatment. Photo: Google Maps
6. Cosham Park - 4.15
Patients who have visited Cosham Park House Surgery this year have also been full of praise for their GPs. Photo: Google Maps
7. Kingston Crescent Surgery - 4.16
Kingston Crescent Surgery in North End is looked on favourably by patients, receiving the second highest average review score on the NHS website this year. Photo: Ian Hargreaves
8. The Drayton Surgery - 4.41
With hundreds of five star reviews, The Drayton Surgery is the highest rated surgery in Portsmouth in 2023. Photo: Google Maps