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Dr Alan Hakim 2016-02-14 Person 5 5 0

Dr Hakim truly is the best doctor I have ever encountered. We have seen many doctors this year, passed from pillar to post, trying to get to the bottom of the many health problems that have manifested. Dr Hakim is the only doctor that has ever took the time to properly read the information I gave him, both before, during and even after the appointment and so was able to really consider all my health problems and how they might fit together. He put me at ease during the appointment. I get terrible brain fog when trying to explain things, so it tends to make me uncomfortable and embarrassed in appointment settings (especially as most doctors are in a rush to get you out of the door, which only makes things more uncomfortable when you can't think or explain things quickly enough for them). I never felt this with Dr Hakim and my husband said it was the best he'd ever seen me manage in an appointment. This was all thanks to Dr Hakims calm, unrushed and pleasant manner and the fact that he asked me specific questions from the knowledge he'd gained by reading my notes, rather than expecting me to be able to recount a summary of it all off the top of my head. Unfortunately it seems my case isn't a straightforward diagnosis but Dr Hakim has written an extremely detailed letter, suggesting his initial suspicions and made recommendations for tests and referrals. He also articulated my medical history so well in the letter, that it is going to really help make things easier with other consultants I need to see. We really feel like he has gone the extra mile with my case, both with his time and with his consideration. He even sent through a draft of his letter to ensure he had recorded my medical history correctly before sending it to my GP. He has been extremely patient with my particular difficulties in communicating and summarising. Although we still have no diagnosis or definite answers yet, Dr Hakim has planned a way forward of referrals and tests that has left me feeling in good hands, with him leading the recommendations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.