A BARROW surgery has said a ‘fond farewell’ to a respected doctor who is returning to his home in Greece.

Abbey Road Surgery in Barrow has bid farewell to Dr Evan Mitsis who is departing the practice after six years of working in the community.

The surgery posted a farewell message on social media.

It said: “We bid a fond farewell to Dr Mitsis who is leaving the practice after six years. From everyone here at Abbey Road Surgery we wish him well in his new venture back home in Greece.”