Figures published by Public Health Scotland show GP practices across Scotland usually have thousands of patients on their books.
The latest data shows there are more than 5,000 GPs working across 921 surgeries across Scotland, as of 1 January 2022.
An average surgery has 6,349 patients but some practices have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others.
Here we reveal the busiest GP surgeries in East Lothian.
The analysis excludes GPs working only on a locum or sessional basis and those working only in Out of Hours service locations. We have also omitted practices which have no registered GPs or patients.
. Riverside Medical Practice
Riverside Medical Practice LLP in Musselburgh is the busiest practice in East Lothian. Photo: Google Maps
. Riverside Medical Practice
There are 1,311 patients per GP at Riverside Medical Practice LLP. In total there are 19,661 patients and 15 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
5. Cromwell Harbour Medical Practice
There are 977 patients per GP at Cromwell Harbour Medical Practice. In total there are 4,883 patients and 5 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
6. East Linton Surgery
There are 966 patients per GP at East Linton Surgery. In total there are 2,897 patients and 3 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
7. Inveresk Medical Practice.
There are 941 patients per GP at Inveresk Medical Practice. In total there are 9,412 patients and 10 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
8. Prestonpans Group Practice.
There are 937 patients per GP at Prestonpans Group Practice. In total there are 9,374 patients and 10 GPs. Photo: Google Maps