Dr Shanker Vijayadeva was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
2016-12-16
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16th December 2016
The doctor is always attentive and helpful and I have every confidence in his treatment.
16th December 2016
Response from Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
Thank you for your kind words!
Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
2016-11-29
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29th November 2016
I had 3 concerns about my health and i was taken through each one with care, dignity and explanation. Never rushed and very comfortable with my visit.
2nd December 2016
Response from Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
Glad you had a good experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave me your feedback.
Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
2016-11-20
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20th November 2016
We assume that day in, day out Dr's deal with issues like blood pressure, diabetes etc. But GP's can also be the first, and sometimes the only port of call for Mental Health. Telephone consultation with Dr Vijay who has a skill of eliciting information, builds a picture of symptoms and continually analyses. Dr Vijay 'gently' trys to persuade me to regain control of mental health...and when too much is going on he prioritises and puts things aside until the time is right. The NHS is just lucky to have this type of Dr within its system.
20th November 2016
Response from Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
Thank you for what I think might be your 2nd review of me. I suspect a significant proportion of the public and health professionals do not really understand the increasing complexity and breadth of issues that GPs handle (growing daily). Issues like blood pressure and diabetes can be (in some ways) more straightforward to manage as there is lots of formal guidance to follow. Yet mental health (by its nature) can be more of an "unscripted art" rather than a "science" to navigate. I really glad that you felt I "gently" tried to persuade you as there is always the risk of misunderstanding and miscommunication, especially over the phone. I really hope our discussion does help you make progress with your mental health and I await our next phone consultation!
Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
2016-11-18
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18th November 2016
Dr Shanker is the best doctor I've had in six years I've been in this country. He listens to your concerns, give a good advice, has a wide knowledge of physical issues. He is not the type of telling you to take paracetamol for every illness but actually will send you for further test if they are needed. He remembers me and my previous history of illness and he seems very varying. Its a shame that he has a limited time to see patients in the practice.
20th November 2016
Response from Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
Thank you for your kind words - it is really appreciated. As per Nov 2016, I currently work 6 sessions (total of 3 full days) per week at The Barnabas Medical Centre and the remainder of the time (2 days a week), I do a management / clinical lead role in the NHS. This is actually my choice (nothing to do with practice etc.) as the two jobs are very different but compliment each other. It is really challenging for GPs to work full-time seeing patients as the work is become ever more intensive and challenging. Hence my balance of jobs lets me use different skills to benefit patients in different ways, as well as helping reduce my personal risk of "burnout".
Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
2016-11-17
Person
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17th November 2016
One of the best doctors I've ever had. Always listens and doesn't make you feel like I'm wasting his time. Thank you
20th November 2016
Response from Dr Shanker Vijayadeva
Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
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About Me:
I was born and grew up in North West London. I graduated from University College London Medical School in 2000 and became a GP in 2004. I currently have three main roles: 1) Clinical role as a GP 2) London GP Lead - Digital Transformation (Primary Care) and 3) Management role as a GP Lead for Ealing Borough - North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB). I have worked in a variety of GP Practices across London, but mainly in Ealing and Harrow. This has included long periods at Cloister Road Surgery, Hillview Surgery and Barnabas Medical Centre in Ealing.
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