Dr Summers & Zaman, known as The Coatham Surgery, is situated in the town centre of Redcar, Teesside, TS10 1SR, and provides services under a General Medical Services (GMS) contract with South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS England, to the practice population of 7404, covering patients of all ages.

The proportion of the practice population in the 65 years and over age group is higher than the England average. The practice scored four on the deprivation measurement scale which goes from one to ten, one being the lowest decile. People living in more deprived areas tend to have greater need for health services. The overall practice deprivation score is higher than the England average.

The practice has two GP partners, who are both male, and a female salaried GP. The practice has gone through a period of immense staffing changes, with five partners and two nurse practitioners having left in the past five years. There is a practice manager and four practice nurses. The practice has an office manager and a team of secretarial, administration and reception staff.

When the practice is closed patients use the NHS 111 service to contact the OOHs provider. The Out of Hours service is provided by ELM Alliance Limited and is known locally as the Star Service. Information for patients requiring urgent medical attention out of hours is available in the waiting area, in the practice information leaflet and on the practice website.

The practice is open between 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Appointments are from 8.00am to 5.50pm daily. The provider is registered for; diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services, treatment of disease, disorder or injury, and surgical procedures as its regulated activities.