An average GP practice in England has nearly 10,000 patients on its books, figures published by NHS Digital show.
The latest data shows there is the full-time equivalent of about 35,000 GPs, working across 6,500 surgeries in England.
On average, each GP surgery has 9,445 patients on its practice list. But some practices have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others.
Here we reveal 10 of the busiest GP surgeries in Birmingham and Solihull CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) area, according to the data.
1. Tudor Practice Stockland Green
There are 5,051 patients per GP. In total there are 5,051 patients and the full-time equivalent of 1.0 GPs Photo: Google Street View
2. Greenfield Medical Centre, Saltley
There are 4,839 patients per GP. In total there are 3,097 patients and the full-time equivalent of 0.6 GPs Photo: Google Street View
3. The Brook Surgery, Sparkbrook
There are 4,665 patients per GP. In total there are 4,603 patients and the full-time equivalent of 1.0 GPs Photo: Google Street View
4. Downsfield Medical Centre, Sheldon
There are 4,465 patients per GP. In total there are 4,167 patients and the full-time equivalent of 0.9 GPs Photo: Google Street View