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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-14
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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.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-04-10
Person
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5
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10th April 2017
Dr Al-Shakarchi was very easy to talk with and conducted my referral in a very efficient and positive way. She was friendly and helpful and I left feeling it went really well.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-03-28
Person
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5
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28th March 2017
Approachable and understanding,listened to what I had to say and gave me the time to express myself without making me feel I was wasting her time.The questions she asked helped me to explain my symptoms but also gave me confidence in her understanding of my condition.I had prepared a list of questions regarding the health issues I had and she answered them all in terminology I understood .She also discussed the treatment with me and reassuringly said if I experienced problems before my next appointment I could contact her at the Hospital.
I came away feeling the consultation went really well and would highly recommend her to family and friends.Her knowledge and people skills were excellent
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2017-03-28
Person
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5
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28th March 2017
Dr Al-Shakarchi is caring, professional, thorough - all you could want in a doctor; she is also cheerful and funny. I would thoroughly recommend her!
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2016-02-10
Person
5
5
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10th February 2016
I have now seen Dr Al-Shakarchi on 2 occasions and found her to be helpful, patient and
thorough. She took time to explain my symptoms and likely cause, also referring me for appropriate follow - up treatment.
Throughout our consultation she was extremely pleasant and I left with a thoroughly good impression of her as a professional and caring Dr. More of her in the NHS please.
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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