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Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-07-25
Person
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25th July 2019
Dr Al-Shakarchi is an exemplary doctor and rheumatologist. Where other doctors in the past have not listened and have dismissed concerns, Dr Al-Shakarchi listens and takes time over your care. I have been seeing specialists for various issues for the last 20 years and in terms of clearly explaining issues and listening to concerns she is among the best. The only problem I have ever had under her care was when I for some reason was sent appointments to see another rheumatologist. Thankfully I was able to get in touch, sort the error and am now back under her care.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-07-25
Person
5
5
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25th July 2019
The only complaint I have is the waiting time.
On one occasion I waiting 1 hour for my appointment & a second ocassion I waited 50 minutes. Both appointments were booked for 10.30am, not acceptable when I have work to get back to.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-07-20
Person
5
5
0
20th July 2019
knows her subject, interested in you as a patient and your condition, practical outlook on options for treating and managing your illness
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-07-18
Person
5
5
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18th July 2019
Great advice. Took time to understand what I wanted as well as giving me new perspectives on my condition to help me make better informed choices.
After two visits the treatment is working and I've been signed off. Result. Thank you.
Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
2019-07-18
Person
5
5
0
18th July 2019
I have waited a long time for this follow up appointment. Having previously seen a different member of the team, I found Dr Al-Shakarchi very approachable and also very professional. She has been proactive in trying to help alleviate my current discomfort and has explained clearly the options available to me going forward.
Thank you
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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