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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-08-13
Person
5
5
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13th August 2019
I have found that Dr Israa, always takes the time to discuss and explain clearly the key issues and course of action to be taken.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-08-09
Person
5
5
0
9th August 2019
I felt it important to write a review about Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi as I have seen many excellent doctors however Dr Al-Shakarchi is outstanding.
Having not seen her for some time and seeing her again this week, highlighted how one feels in safe hands, Dr Al-Shakarchi makes you feel like she, is treating you as an individual not just processing you as a condition.
I can honestly my condition because of the knowledge I have been gained, along with my improved outlook, can be attributed to Dr Al-Shakarchi.
It is so lovely to have her back.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-08-08
Person
5
5
0
8th August 2019
SO thorough. Full examination. Not pressurised at all by time, asked hundreds of questions to get a diagnosis.
An EXCELLENT Doctor. Very professional yet approachable. Informative and helpful.
Couldn’t fault it.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-08-01
Person
5
5
0
1st August 2019
She listened to what symptoms that I had and gave me information which I believe is true. I trust this doctor.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-07-30
Person
5
5
0
30th July 2019
I understand the time pressures on Doctors and Consultants but the time spent with Dr Al-Shakarchi was the first time I felt heard. I was fortunate enough to have the last appointment and she was willing to spend time with me to pull together pieces of my varied and diverse medical history to give me a diagnosis after many years of being passed around. I cannot speak highly enough of her. I love her approach, she is a straight talker with compassion and treated my like an intelligent adult not a patient who shouldn't really be told what is going on with them and feeling like a burden. The only constructive feedback I can give is that the first appointment with any consultant should be longer with a patient which would hopefully mitigate the need for unnecessary appointments in the future.
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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