A WITHAM GP is one of the first doctors in the country to win an award based on reviews from patients.

Dr Ahmed Mayet, a GP at Fern House Surgery, in Newland Street, Witham, is one of the first in the country to receive a Certificate of Excellence from iWantGreatCare.

He received the certificate to acknowledge nearly 200 positive comments made by his patients on the iWantGreatCare website.

Nearly all of the Witham residents who shared their experiences of the Dr, who also works as a clinical lead for the Mid Essex CCG, gave him a five star rating.

Dr Neil Bacon, a founder and CEO of iWantGreatCare, said: “I am delighted to say that you are one of the very first to receive this powerful endorsement of the way in which you deliver care to all your patients.”

Reviews can be found at www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/dr-ahmed-mayet.

Dr Mayet said: “I’m very pleased to receive this award, but it’s really a testament to my patients who have spared the time to share views on the care they have received since 2008. I’m proud to be their GP.”