Clinical Director | Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Miranda Philip is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a BA from Oxford Brookes University and the John Radcliffe School of Nursing, qualified since 1996. She began her career in NHS and private hospital settings in London before moving into international clinical training in robotic surgery. Working with the da Vinci surgical system across the UK and the East Coast of the USA, she supported its adoption across a range of specialities — most notably in robotic prostatectomy, one of its most advanced and widely adopted applications at the time.

Since 2007, Miranda has specialised in aesthetic medicine. She holds both Graduate and Postgraduate Diplomas in Aesthetic Medicine and gained her Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification with distinction at Master’s level in 2015. She has served as Clinical Director of her HIS-registered and Save Face-accredited private clinic since 2018.

Miranda is a former academic mentor and trainer for global dermal filler brands and continues to work as a clinical trainer for a leading international aesthetic medicine supplier. She is a member of the ACE Worldwide group, which provides peer-reviewed, evidence-based guidelines for the management of complications in medical aesthetics. In recognition of her expertise and dedication, she was appointed Regional Leader for the East of Scotland by the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN)

Our resident expert in HydraFacial, Gemma is a highly qualified therapist.

BSc Hons, MBChB, MRCGP

At the Canmore Clinic, our Private G.P., Dr. Matt Bulkeley offers a host of services including;

• Health MOTs,
• Blood samples (such as full blood count, kidney and liver function, cholesterol and lipid profile, calcium and vitamin D etc),
• Urinalysis,
• Steroid injections,
• Joint injections
• Cryotherapy for skin lesions and the removal of skin tags.

Matt is a Graduate of both the University of St. Andrews and the University of Wales. He completed his junior years of medical training in Edinburgh and Fife, where he gained a broad range of expertise across multiple specialties, including Dermatology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, GI Surgery, Accident & Emergency, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and General Medicine. Passionate about pursuing a career in general practice, Matt has always been dedicated to providing high-quality care and building positive relationships with his patients.

Matt is known for his thoroughness and eagerness to solve your health concerns, taking the time to understand complex diagnoses and always giving due consideration to his patients’ concerns. He has a strong interest in sports medicine and minor surgical procedures, often performing joint injections. His passion for sports medicine led him to pursue training in Acupuncture, and he is fully qualified by the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS). In recent years, Matt has also focused on expanding his expertise in men’s and women’s health, particularly Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Matt believes in the value of continuity and unhurried consultations, allowing him to better understand each patient’s unique health needs and provide the best possible care. His wide-ranging clinical experience, combined with his diverse personal interests, has enabled him to forge meaningful connections with a variety of patients over the years.

In addition to his clinical work, Matt is an active educator within the NHS, frequently teaching GP registrars, medical students, and nurses training to become Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs). He also serves as Chair of LocumScotland and is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) South East Scotland Committee. Having worked as a GP partner, Matt has spent the past decade as a locum, a flexible role that allows him to balance his professional comm