Dr Corcoran grew up in Newcastle-under-Lyme and studied Medicine at Oxford University, qualifying in 1989. She then completed GP training near Aylesbury. After two years as a volunteer doctor at Mutomo Mission Hospital in Kenya, she worked in General Practice in Buckinghamshire, before joining Merepark in 2000. Her medical interests include prescribing and teaching medical students. When not at work she enjoys playing the violin, keeping fit and spending time with her family. She is married to Sam who is an Accountant and a Cheshire East Councillor and they have two young daughters.