Dr Kevin Shotliff

Wonderful doctor, has always listened. Definitely feel like he's more on my side than my previous endocrinologist. Like anyone working within the NHS he has to stick to NICE guidelines. I would definitely recommend him for treatment of hypothyroidism as he will consider T3 and natural thyroid intervention. I think if he feels you are being illogical with him he can be curt, so stick to the facts, present results and explain your situation clearly and he will work with you.

I regret not finding this website earlier. So far I have paid under £4000 in medical treatments/tests/consultations/follow-ups. Unfortunately my GP was slacking so I had to go private, I was in desperate need of help. All I can say is: Please find another Doctor. This Doctor will make you undergo all the blood tests in the world, whether you need them or not, if you want your results you’re paying extra to see him again. You’ll be paying until you have no money left. So it’s your choice. Information was withheld from me because this doctor wanted me to see him for my 3rd consultation/follow-up appointment. He sent a very abrupt e-mail to me (almost text like) to say everything is fine but he thought he’d be seeing me. The only reason he wrote back is because New Vic hospital chased him up. Otherwise my email would’ve been ignored until he had me in the room with him. Despite him telling me in my last appointment that I would be hearing from HIM. Also note, I was chasing his Secretary Tony for hours on end over the phone - I got through to Chelsea & Westminister Hospital, just to be told that Tony hasn’t worked for him in over a year. So does this mean that the only way you can get any help is to HAVE to pay? Especially when he said he would call/e-mail? Also, I agree with the comments. When we spoke about potential cancer, I cried, he just continued talking. Basically didn’t seem to be bothered. The whole experience is just odd.

I saw this ‘doctor’ as a private patient at Chelsea & Westminster. He was not friendly and very dismissive of the information I took to the appointment including prior blood test results and information of tests done by a private G.P. He gave the impression he had made up his mind about me prior to any tests even taking place. At the time of consultation he stated he wanted me to have a wide number of blood tests via C&W which greatly increased the initial consultation fee although the blood test I had already provide were very recent I however agreed to go ahead. I paid for the full raft of blood tests on the day I attended the hospital and I was fully expecting to pay for my consultation on the day as I have done for all prior private consultations via BUPA ect but I was not given a bill or an invoice to settle on the day. Shotliff then wrote to my G.P stating ‘there was nothing wrong with me…’ although at the time I was also under several NHS consultants who had clearly documented multiple heath issues including borderline Thyroid problems. Several weeks went past and the Shotliff sent me a curt email accusing me of owing outstanding fees. I immediately settled the fees for his consultation the very next day via direct bank payment but the payment was never acknowledged. Going on my experience of both NHS & private consultants I would not ever recommend Shotliff as not only is he terse, he is unsympathetic and prejudicial Seeing Shotliff was an extremely costly and distressing experience.

Dr Shotliff is not only a superb professional but has on numerous occasions "gone the extra mile" to ensure that the NHS system can meet patient requirements. He has dealt with difficult situations in a caring manner and I believe his level of expertise to be unequalled. I have always been treated with respect and given it in return.

Has been trying his best to get rid of me, claiming i do not need to be seen. I have multiple chronic diseases, one of which is terminal. Is very moody so you never know what to expect. Recently falsely accused me of non attendance. I asked him to cease the allegations but he refused. The complaints dept eventually rolled over (after I challenged them to produce a copy of the alleged appointment letter) and admitted they had NEVER sent an appointment letter. Meanwhile he even lied and claimed a specific date of posting. After I busted him, he threw me off his books but was forced to put me back on. He has now cancelled my appointment in retaliation for me busting him. As a taxpayer who funds this charade, I find this unethical conduct disgraceful. We as patients would never get away with making false allegations against them, so what gives them the right to make false allegations against patients and get away with it?

I've read the other reviews and to be honest I think he does have his off days - HOWEVER, the care and advise I have received from this Dr is outstanding for the treatment of hypothyroidism. Highly recommended.

I saw this man as a private patient for my hypothyroidism. He recommended £1,500 worth of blood tests and an ultrasound of my thyroid. I had the blood tests immediately but sourced a cheaper ultrasound provider as my insurance would only cover a proportion of the costs. At my follow up consultation Shotliff appeared to loose all interest when he realised I would not continue to pay for treatment and would go back to the nhs after his initial recommendations. He didn't even look at the ultrasound image I had obtained on his advice. He even said to me that I should expect to feel miserable and unwell as a patient with hypothyroidism. I was in tears after this appointment.

I have diabetes and see Dr Shotliff a couple of times each year because although my GP is very good, diabetes is a complicated and far reaching condition and I prefer to have an expert involved. He always takes time to go through things and explains things very well and clearly. He obviously has a huge grasp of specialist knowledge and over time while I've asked him some very far reaching questions he has always provided clear and comprehensive answers. Obviously appointment times are limited but I have never been rushed and have had all the time I've needed on each occasion. I can't recommend him highly enough.

I took my mum to her appointment with Dr Shotliff who was rude and unhelpful. He needs to work on his bedside manner. He started the appointment by saying why are you seeing me and not the other doctors, like we control the schedule. There was no support or advise, he didn't seem to care about my mums health. He was more interested in getting the appointment finished. Even when I began crying, he advised going back to my GP for treatment for depression. It went downhill from the moment we entered the room, there was also an manner of racism about him. My advise to all, avoid this man at all costs with all his medical degrees he wasn't interested in the patient. Given my mums medical history, he saw her as a lost cause which is shocking. I willl be reporting him to several complaints departments.

I have type two diabetes and have seen Dr Shotliff on a number of occasions for his advice and help with managing the condition. My GP describes the stage I'm at as 'beyond his ability' and I applaud him for his honest. Dr Shotliff takes time, listens carefully and considers options for treatment with you in order to make sure you have the best control possible. He gives very clear advice and writes letters back to the GP with recommendations and suggestions for treatment. I find him extremely kind and personable and willing to look at all possibilities for the best treatment. So far on the basis of his recommendations I have recovered from a state of poor control and now have excellent control again. I will have no hesitation in going back to him if I need to.