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About Friends Medical Service
About Friends Medical Service
About Friends Medical Service

About Friends Medical Service

Care Shaped by Our Community, Delivering Care That Puts People First.

Our Story

Your Health, Our Priority

We are a medical clinic with over five years of experience delivering care that puts people first. Behind our clinic is a team of dedicated practitioners and professionals with decades of combined experience across healthcare and business, bringing deep expertise and a wealth of knowledge to every aspect of the service we provide.

Established in 2020, we began our journey supporting HSC trusts in reducing ultrasound waiting times during the pandemic, successfully delivering an excellent standard of care when it was needed most. Since then, we have continued to work alongside HSC services to help maintain healthy waiting times for patients, while also developing a growing range of primary care services, specialist consultations, and diagnostic testing.

Our ethos is simple: every patient deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. We actively listen to our patients, taking their enquiries seriously and assessing the viability of introducing new services to meet emerging needs. Every service we offer has been shaped by the people who use it , and built to the highest standards, using ISO accreditations as a framework to ensure quality, safety, and consistency across everything we do. Our long-term vision is to bring high-quality, accessible care closer to home, reducing the burden on wider health services and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

2020
Founded
+100k
Patients Served
27
Consultants & Clinicians
Medical team
Healthcare professionals

Our Mission & Vision

Guided by our core values, we strive to make exceptional healthcare accessible, personal, and transformative for every patient we serve.

Our Mission

To provide comprehensive, compassionate, and personalised healthcare services that empower our patients to achieve their optimal health and wellbeing while fostering lasting relationships built on trust, respect, and clinical excellence.

  • Patient-centreed care approach
  • Evidence-based medical practices
  • Continuous innovation and improvement

Our Vision

To be the leading healthcare provider in our community, recognised for transforming lives through innovative medical care, exceptional service, and unwavering commitment to patient outcomes and satisfaction.

  • Community health leadership
  • Healthcare innovation pioneer
  • Excellence in patient experience

Compassion

Every interaction is guided by empathy and genuine care for our patients' wellbeing.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of medical care and continuous professional development.

Integrity

Honest, transparent communication and ethical practices in all our healthcare delivery.

Innovation

Embracing new technologies and methods to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Credentials & Accreditations

Recognised Excellence in Healthcare

Our commitment to quality care is validated by prestigious accreditations, certifications, and recognition from leading healthcare organisations and regulatory bodies.

NQA ISO 9001 UKAS Accredited

Internationally recognised standard for quality management. In healthcare, consistent, reliable processes are critical, our certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality services that patients and partners can trust. Applies to our Lurgan site

NQA ISO 27001 UKAS Accredited

We hold ISO 27001 certification, the international gold standard for information security. In healthcare, protecting sensitive patient data is paramount, our certified framework ensures your information is handled with the highest levels of security, compliance, and care. Applies to our Lurgan site

NQA ISO14001 UKAS Accredited

International standard for environmental management. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and operating sustainably, because a healthier planet supports healthier communities. Applies to our Lurgan site

Professional Certifications & Memberships

Board Certifications

All physicians board-certified in their specialties

Medical Education

Affiliated with leading medical schools and residency programs

Professional Networks

Active membership in AMA, specialty societies, and medical associations

Quality Awards

Multiple local and state healthcare excellence awards

What Our Patients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our patients have to say about their experience with Friends Medical Service.

"An excellent service, the receptionist when I walked in was very friendly and professional and put me at ease. Dr Yousaf and Victoria the m.a were both very pleasant and friendly, Dr Yousaf was very professional and knowledgeable he talked me through the scan and explained everything he doing and what he could see. He then recommended a treatment plan . Very happy with the whole service."
Verified Patient
Ultrasound · 19 May 2026
"From booking to appointment is seamless very quick and efficient"
Verified Patient
Ultrasound · 16 May 2026
"I Came away feeling relieved , from the receptionist to the Dr's input , i felt listened too, high standard of care delieverwd , would recommened if ya not getting anywhere with NHS standrads and gas lighting . Thank u"
Verified Patient
Ultrasound · 15 May 2026

Ready to Experience the Friends Medical Difference?

Join the thousands of patients who have made Friends Medical Service their trusted healthcare partner. Schedule your appointment today and discover what personalised, compassionate care feels like.

Same-day appointments available
Telemedicine consultations
Most insurance plans accepted