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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-13
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13th February 2015
So nice to be spoken to like an intelligent human being! She was honest, helpful, and understanding. She did what she could to help in the short term, and was straightforward about the long wait I face from other departments. She was much more knowledgeable in her diagnosis than other doctors I have seen.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-12
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12th February 2015
I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the end of 2013 and was originally under a different doctor at Kingston Hospital. At my first meeting with Dr Al-Shakarchi my medication was changed which helped to improve things for me: pain levels good but still feeling exhausted. At my second appointment with her today I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It was a great relief to talk to someone who took time to find out what my problems were, as I am very aware that I am in a better position than many patients. It was also good to know that something could be done, in terms of trying new medication, to help my situation. I am very hopeful that my situation will improve.
Dr Al-Shakarchi is very good at listening and offering solutions. What more could you want from a doctor!
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-11
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11th February 2015
What a relief,
after having appointment after appointment cancelled and moved back, and having been given 'questionable' advice and medical instructions from previous doctors, I have at last had an appointment with a doctor who was not only charming and friendly but put me at ease within minutes of us meeting. I was very impressed with the way my notes (previously unread by the doctor) were expertly scanned and the relevant passages checked with me and double checked to be safe. I felt a great sense of relief when the doctor's diagnosis appeared to shed a much clearer light on both my immediate and longer term medical problems and needs. I sincerely believe this doctor to be very knowledgable and I would highly recommend her.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-10
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10th February 2015
Today was the second time I have been seen by Dr Al-Shakarchi, at Queen Mary's, Roehampton, Rheumatology Department. She has an exceptionally pleasant manner, and when one needs humour and friendliness as well as a serious competent professional approach, she gives both. She is the first doctor, consultant, medical practitioner, I have seen, who has explained everything about my present condition, with a sympathetic manner, and the first who has at least offered me treatment and medication to contain or even alleviate my painful symptoms. Her seeming interest in what is medically a minor problem that I am suffering from, is exemplary. There should be more like her in the NHS. The care, wherewithal and dedication of this doctor within the NHS, is why she exemplifies the need for the NHS and our amazing welfare state, to continue to have all our support.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-09
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9th February 2015
I am a medical student and as part of my studies I have attended a number of clinics with Dr Al-Shakarchi. I have been consistently impressed by both her professionalism and the rapport she builds with her patients. She has a friendly and approachable manner which puts patients at ease, allows them time to explain their concerns and involves them in their management plan.
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.