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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-07
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7th February 2015
This was the first time I had seen Dr Al-Shakarchi, and she instantly put me at my ease. She was friendly, open and listened to everything I had to say. She took the time to completely review my case with me, going right back to my first diagnosis. I really felt like a person instead of just a patient.
I left my appointment feeling I had seen someone who really cared. Thank you Dr Al-Shakarchi.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-07
Person
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7th February 2015
I sat in on Dr. Al-Shakarchi's clinic and was very impressed by her approach to patients and professionalism. She took the time to identify what mattered to her patients and involved them in creating a treatment plan.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-06
Person
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6th February 2015
I found the doctor very reassuring as I am very nervous about injections but she put my mind at rest . and we talked about my knee problem osteoarthritis and I found her comments very helpful actually I didn't feel the injection at all.as much as anyone can look forward to a hospital appointment I am quite looking forward to my next appointment in six months first class
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-06
Person
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6th February 2015
Very pleased with the care from this consultant. Explains everything concisely. My treatment plan is clear and a feel fully involved in the process. I value her opinion and feel confident in her guidance. She is professional yet friendly and I feel free to ask questions. She is very busy but I do not feel rushed and feel that she is thorough and is acting in my best interest.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2015-02-06
Person
5
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6th February 2015
Dr Al-Shakarchi took great care to listen to what I had to report and took her time to properly diagnose my condition which hadn't been done in the past. She has a great bedside manner and made me feel at ease to discuss any questions I had. I didn't feel rushed at all. I would like to say thank you to her,and hope to continue to be treated by her in the future.
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- 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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