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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2020-02-18
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18th February 2020
Dr Al-Shakarchi has been looking after my 86 year old Mother and her rheumatoid athritis for almost 3 years now (with a maternity break). Mother also has alzheimers which means she is not the easiest person to deal with ! I could not recommend Israa highly enough. Her care, compassion and consideration are exemplary. Although she is obviously busy, we never feel rushed, her explanations are clear and thorough. She clearly has a very wide and in depth knowledge of her speciality. She has made a number of referrals to other Departments to deal with specific problems Mother has and she always asks after the outcomes. Her attitude and sense of humour with us is pitched perfectly, I cant help wondering if she has several hats in this respect, more serious with some, more levity with others ?
You ask for 'constructive suggestions on how they could improve to give even greater care'. I have thought long and hard about this one, but, I cant think of anything, sorry.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2020-02-13
Person
5
5
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13th February 2020
I would thoroughly recommend this doctor - professional and empathetic
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2020-02-13
Person
5
5
0
13th February 2020
Dr Israa firstly made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. She listened to what I had to say and was very thorough in her investigations and diagnosis. I would highly recommend her
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2020-02-05
Person
5
5
0
5th February 2020
I first met Dr. Israa Al-Shakarchi today (5th February 2020). What a breath of fresh air. Direct, excellent communicator, no nonsense, reassuring and blessed with a good sense of humour! She arranged for me to have additional treatment (preventative against any further osteoporosis, sent me off for immediate blood tests and told me that I might hear from the Day Surgery Unit about an appointment "in a couple of weeks' time".
I got home after my meeting with Israa and got a phone call half an hour later (!) and got my appointment in seven days' time. Fabulous service from the NHS all round and I'd like to believe that a consultant who is so respected might have something to do with the response.
Anyway, a great response and experience all round...
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-12-11
Person
5
5
0
11th December 2019
I had been seeking care for my diffuse joint problems and recurring fevers for over ten years when I was referred to Dr. Al-Shakarchi.
She took the time to ask a million questions, to really listen to what I was telling her, and was then able to make a diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan. For the first time since starting this journey, I feel heard.
Dr. Al-Shakarchi is very professional, but also has a way of connecting on a more personal level that makes you feel seen and listened to. She's firm and clear and great at explaining, and she immediately has the answer to any questions. I can't recommend her enough. She's truly amazing.
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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