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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-25
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25th April 2017
This was my first time visting Al-Shakarchi and I am pleased. She was very professional and Listened well to my problems. I was diagnosed quickly and treated instantly. She helped me exceptionally. Al-Shakarchi was very friendly, patient and incredibly kind.
Greg
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-24
Person
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24th April 2017
Very professional. Listened well. Diagnosed quickly and treated immediately. Helped me hugely.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-19
Person
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19th April 2017
Very approachable, asked probing questions and appeared genuinely interested in the answers. Gave detailed information about what would happen next and why. Appeared to give a thorough examination - both verbally and physically - and I was left with the impression that she would not be satisfied until she had diagnosed what has been a long running problem for me.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-15
Person
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15th April 2017
An amazing Dr who actually listen to me and was able to give me reassurance about the diagnosis. Now not feeling scared or anxious about the treatment plan or the nature of my illness. Other Dr's could learn a lot from her about how to treat their patients!!!!
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-14
Person
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14th April 2017
I am a new patient, I was welcomed and the Dr made sure that introductions were done properly. Dr Al-Shakarchi had to work quickly to take a thorough history, reach a diagnosis, examine me and arrange medicines and further tests. I felt that I was listened to, the dr tracked my story very effectively in her notes and I felt that she had captured everything I wanted to raise. I am relieved that I was able to leave the consulting room with a proper diagnosis, a plan of action and all the medicines could be collected from the hospital pharmacy to start immediately. (I had been anxious about managing over the long Easter weekend.)
I was given very good information about each of the medicines prescribed, the side effects and how to take them. A friend came to take notes and help prompt my questions. Afterwards we were able to write everything up so that I have helpful notes to support me as I go forward.
I understand that the scheduled clinics are already full up to October but my consultant has assured me that arrangements will be made for the follow up appointment that I need by ensuring that cancellations are re-allocated to patients. I am grateful for this . Thank you very much Dr Al-Shakarchi and Kingston Hospital.
Specialises in
- Rheumatology
- Internal (General) Medicine
Profile
Dr. Israa Al-Shakarchi has been a Consultant Rheumatologist for over ten years. She graduated in Medicine from the University of Wales College of Medicine in 2004, having previously gained an Upper Second Class BSc (Hons) degree in Physiology from University College London. Dr Al-Shakarchi went on to be awarded a Masters in Rheumatology with distinction from Kings College London, winning the MSc prize for the best research project in 2010. She gained the Royal College of Physicians Specialty Certificate Examination in Rheumatology later the same year. Dr Al-Shakarchi completed her training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine in October 2013, and has been a Consultant Rheumatologist since 2013, commencing her current post at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in August 2014.
Having trained in the South London Deanery, Dr Al-Shakarchi has worked in world-renowned centres of excellence, including King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and St George’s Hospital. She is an experienced clinician with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of rheumatological conditions including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitidies, inflammatory myopathies, osteoporosis and soft tissue rheumatological conditions. She has expertise in joint injections and has run the injection clinic at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for several years. Dr Al-Shakarchi has presented her work at national and international rheumatology conferences and has several publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Al-Shakarchi is passionate about championing a positive patient experience, delivering improved clinical outcomes, using excellent communication skills and joint decision making with her patients. She consistently receives excellent patient feedback, and brings a wealth of experience to provide her patients with correct diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
In addition, Dr Al-Shakarchi has a strong commitment to medical education. She has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME), and has received several teaching excellence awards. For the last seven years Dr Al-Shakarchi has been a senior member of the education faculty, as the Training Programme Director for the Internal Medicine Trainees, and the Royal College of Physicians College Tutor for Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She became an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in June 2018.
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