Dr Shanaka Rosa

Written by a patient at Oakfield House Surgery

A very approachable GP who is very holistic in his care. I never felt rushed or that my problem was trival. He took time to check and compare recent diagnostic results, plan my care and make arrangements for me to see a specilist.

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Written by a patient at Oakfield House Surgery

Dr Rosa is a thorough, thoughtful, approachable and interactive professional who made it easy for me to understand and explore a number of different issues. Importantly, during a number of recent consultation, he was able to: A. show how his clinical judgements related to hard data and then follow this up by discussing their practicability [slow-release medication]; B. explain, in simple terms, the need to adapt his recommendations to the developing clinical landscape [blood results, drug options, side effects, etc]; C. extend his analysis beyond the personal to encompass issues that might have implications for my wider family [Hypercholesterolemia]. As well as coming across as an intelligent, practical holistic thinker, Dr Rosa seems to be someone who would have a natural empathy for his patients and their concerns.

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Written by a patient at Oakfields Health Centre

My daughter has been seen by Dr Rosa on a regular basis since joining the surgery. I am extremely happy with every appointment that I have had as I feel I am always listened to about my concerns for my daughter's health. The first time I seen Dr Rosa my daughter was only 8weeks old after struggling to be listened to elsewhere he took the time to go through everything thoroughly, as a new mother at her witts end he offered me a life line when I most needed it. Having listened to my concerns my daughter has eventually been confirmed to have a non IgE medicated cows milk protein allergy. Everytime we've been he has given us extra information leaflets and nothing is ever rushed I have always felt listened to and as a mother and patient this is important. I'm grateful to have moved surgeries and have had the help and audience from such a good doctor who clearly values his job as it shows!

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Written by a patient at Oakfield House Surgery

I visited Doctor Rosa 1 year ago with issues of erectile disfunction. He was very approachable on a potentially embarrassing issue but insisted I have a PSA test before prescribing Sildenafil. The PSA was 5.2, slightly above the safe level for my age group. From my limited awareness of this issue, many doctors at this stage would have recommended another test in a few weeks. Dr Rosa, however, immediately referred me to the urology department at the local hospital. Their biopsy found prostate cancer, leading eventually to my prostatectomy. I seem to have made a full recovery and my PSA level is undetectable. I feel I have to thank Dr Rosa for the rapid detection and treatment of the cancer before it developed any further. My visit today concerned a different issue, heart problems. Again Dr Rosa was courteous, friendly and very thorough. Though my tests were all positive, he recommended 2 further tests just to be sure. I have been impressed with Dr Rosa as a GP. He is friendly and approachable, appears interested in whatever problems I bring, is obviously competent and, above all, thorough in his treatment and recommendations.

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