Reviews
When I first saw Dr Narshi I had experienced 9 months of suffering, including general joint pain and a knee replacement. I had been extremely fit and active, but had reached the stage where I needed help cutting up food. Dr Narshi was very understanding and immediately prescribed a treatment of steroids and a course of tests and additional medications. We’ve tried different medicines and doses and now have my condition under control.
Thank you for the review. After seeing a number of specialists and trialling a number of medications, I am glad that you are on the right combination of treatment for you to keep your condition under control. All the best Dr Chetan Narshi
Dr Narshi
Was in my opinion a bit quick to shrug off my symptoms
While I had a positive ANA test which he felt was not significant at a mark of 80 he also did not explain why that is the case
The fact is it was a positive ANA result
I do have quite a few of the symptoms associated with lupus and have for a few years
I do not have all of them but the ones I do have have got worse recently
I also was totally confused by his comment of “ some people who have had cancer can get a positive result of ANA
Why ? He could not explain this to me or did I feel reassured
If I’m clear of cancer why should my result be different to anyone else who has not had cancer
That in itself was not answered or did I feel reassured
I felt deflated after seeing this dr narshi
I have respect for all drs and nurses and that’s a fact, but sone are to easy to dismiss symptoms that affect our lives every day which have an impact on daily life quite severely
But because they may not be life threatening or surgical needs required they are to easy to dismiss
I’ve been on a journey since 2021 seeing 3-4 specialists and nobody has an answer but also one previous consultant said “ he feels I need a diagnosis because limbo is not really an answer
Which is true
I relayed this to dr narshi but got no response
I’m sure maybe if you have severe symptoms within dr narshi field he maybe a different dr
But for me I’ve just been advised by him to go back to a neurologist which I’ve already done 3 months ago and that dr sent me to dr narshi s specialist field
Yet now I’m back to a neurologist , so I hope anyone can understand my frustration
I have a team in London who over see the rare cancer I had 12 years ago
Which I also may add was not diagnosed until it was almost life threatening and to late
I had 3.4 of my lung removed
This was Despite my numerous appointments that were not followed up by medical people at that time 12 years ago so I will always have that experience close to mind even though it had nothing to do with dr narshi
So I have first hand experience of knowing when something is not right which is the case now and how I feel
So I will ask my team at the royal free there opinion as I believe they are far more eager to find out a reason and diagnosis and I trust there views and empathy in getting an answer
Thank you for the feedback. I am sorry you have not had a positive experience. I was unable to find a rheumatological diagnosis for your symptoms. You have seen a number of specialist who have been able to get to the bottom of your symptoms and I understand this is distressing for you. I do hope you get a diagnosis soon with your upcoming neurology review.
I know my issues are not life-threatening or totally debilitating, but to me they are extremly distruptive and depressing, and I think Dr Narshi understood that during our conversation. I look forward to meeting him in person
Thank you for writing a review. I hope to be getting you in for a face to face consultation as soon as is possible.
Dr Narshi is brilliant. Caring and gentle when u have to get my knee drained. Who highly recommend
Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Dr Chetan Narshi
Dr Narshi has been my consultant for many years and has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. the last few months he has diagnosed my eye infection and chest infection and put me in touch with the appropriate consultants, he immediately knew what my problems were where other doctors didn't. very good
Specialises in
- Internal (General) Medicine
- Rheumatology
Profile
Dr Chetan Narshi is head of Rheumatology at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust with a special interest in inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), gout, osteoporosis and connective tissue disease.
COVID update
I am currently conducting telephone clinics with a view to arranging investigations and face to face consulation only when necessary, in order to minimise the footfall in the hospital and with your safety in mind.
Training and Appointment
He commenced his medical training at the University of Cambridge, where he is a Hooper scholar at Emmanuel College, obtaining a post-graduate Master’s degree in Pathology. His medical training was completed at the Royal Free and University College Medical School, London. After passing the postgraduate Royal College of Physicians examination, Dr Narshi underwent Higher Specialist Training as a Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology and General Medicine in North Thames Deanery in London.
As a locum Consultant Rheumatologist, he has led a tertiary centre early arthritis service at Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, before being appointed at Bucks HealthCare NHS Trust
Current Practice
Dr Narshi runs NHS clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe Hospital, Amersham Hospital and Marlow Cottage Hospital, encompassing all aspects of rheumatology. He is also the rheumatology clinical lead and previously held the positions of departmental clinical governance and audit lead.
Achievements
Dr Narshi plays an active role in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust and is previously Foundation Training Programme Director at the Oxford Deanery.
He has recently been appointed Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at University of Buckingham Medical School.
Dr Narshi has presented papers at national and international meetings and published articles in numerous peer-reviewed Rheumatology and general medical journals.
Outside of work, he enjoys a wide variety of activities including travel, photography and music.