Remembering Dr Russell Ballantyne

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr Russell Ballantyne, a visionary doctor and retired GP Partner. Dr Ballantyne, who will be remembered fondly by former colleagues and patients in Corby and the surrounding area, passed away peacefully on Saturday 3rd August 2024 aged 98.

After leaving the Armed Forces in 1956 Dr Ballantyne joined Dr Muirhead, Dr Carson and Dr Shirley working from Kipling Road and Brigstock Surgery. He then moved to Willowbrook Health Centre where he worked with Dr Devine, Dr Howton and Dr Fydler and was then joined by Dr Wilczynski, Dr Whittaker and Dr Mellor.  

Throughout his long career, in addition to caring passionately for the population of Corby, Dr Ballantyne was instrumental in training future GPs and was the course organiser for Kettering Vocational Training Scheme which oversaw the training of local GPs from the late 1970s.  

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Dr Ballantyne, who retired in 1990, was passionate about patient care, encouraging and mentoring future GPs and forming the large GP Partnership which after he retired, evolved to become Lakeside Healthcare. Everyone at Lakeside would like to send their sincerest condolences to Dr Ballantyne’s family and friends. His contribution, as a GP, trainer and mentor, was a huge influence on healthcare in the local area and beyond.

Published: Aug 9, 2024