Cricklewood Health Centre Reviews Summary

Category: Medical clinic London

Address: 7 Oaklands Rd, London, NW2 6DJ, United Kingdom

Phone: +442038268084

Rating: 2.3
based on 99 reviews.

Receptionist Service

Pros:

  • "I was looked after by an amazing receptionist who’s name I do not know but had the most pretty eyes she made me feel comfortable which I often do not feel due to my social anxiety."
  • "15 min later I received a call and the doctor listened to me carefully and asked all needed info to decide what medication to prescribe me."
  • "Unlike other reviews I can say that I had a nice experience both with receptionist and the doctor via phone."
  • "I found the reception staff on duty very approachable and professional, as well as being extremely helpful."
  • "Receptionists professional and kind and the Dr was the same."
  • "Excellent good old NHS,all doctors and receptionists extremely kind with a smile on their faces eager to help and treat patients."

Cons:

  • "Everytime the receptionists pick up my call they always tell us they do not have appointments."
  • "But unlike the receptionists, they are a pain to call to make an appointment."
  • "I reached out because I thought that maybe I could book a call with a gp, and the receptionist told me that it was 1.30pm on Friday, making me feel I'm just being a pest."
  • "Staff at the reception is always been an issue at the practice."
  • "I called this morning and someone picked up the phone no one said good morning or even asked me why am I calling and I just heard the receptionist doing chit chat with other staff instead of doing their job to answer phones."
  • "The worst place I have never been to. People are rude and only 1 GP available."
  • "Receptionist always forgetting the paper work."
  • "Less than a star receptionist are very rude."
  • "Staff- there is table near window-from there ask all personal details, which is confidential."
  • "Called the service at 18:00 to informe the receptionist I was on my way and she said they were already closed for the day."
  • "This is a joke. Got there 18.30 was first in queue waited 15 mins until the receptionist was on the phone for that long with 1 person."

Doctor Service

Pros:

  • "Dr. Sawacha always helped me with everything."
  • "I have been at that surgery only because of Dr Sriwacha and the manager Rosie."
  • "Dr Routledge is a highly experienced and caring doctor."
  • "Dr Sawacha is an extremely empathetic, gentle and thorough doctor."
  • "Dr Swatcha is one of the greatest doctors I have ever met, i am so happy i found her."
  • "I'm really grateful for this community resource and I'm really happy with the Dr's I've seen."
  • "Doctor was very good though, as always doctors are the best part."

Cons:

  • "No face to face appointment."
  • "They offer a nurse appointment instead of doc."
  • "The doctor especially Dr. Routledge don't have empathy to his patients he always discuss things which the patients couldn't even simply understand."
  • "The doctor is very nice but you never get to him."
  • "The Worst GP Ever!!! The reception is picky and rude, the doctor incompetent and careless about the patient."
  • "Useless staff, don’t waste your time going here. Supposedly doctors give out bad information."
  • "They have one Dr. and one nurse that’s helpful the rest of are useless specially Egyptian doctor he’s extremely, horrible, rude and unprofessional."

Appointment System

Pros:

  • "It is a very busy practice so appointments can at times feel rushed although that does not mean I have not been able to discuss what concerned me with my doctor."
  • "Arrived got checked out by a very efficient friendly and time to be a bit amusing doctor. All checked out and no medication necessary."
  • "You can get a walk in appointment if you you are a not a member of the GP."

Cons:

  • "It has been two weeks and I have been trying to call these past couple days for an appointment as my dad badly needs to get re-assessed."
  • "I’m pregnant and trying to get an appointment for 3 days now."
  • "The only place where they keep forgetting your appointments."
  • "One of the worst GPs i have the displeasure to come, went 4 times to register, and always were an excuse not to do so."
  • "The Worst GP Ever!!! You Have to wait at least 2-3 hours for a Walking clinic!!"
  • "If you are a member of the GP you are not allowed a walk in appointment and have to wait a minimum of two weeks for an appointment."
  • "Worst place ever seen, went to book for the my first baby appointment, I been told manager haven’t update any thing in the system and asked me to call on Monday."
  • "I have been waiting for 2 hours and Half, 2 patients came after me, went before me."
  • "If You are lucky to get appointments then You wait 1-2 h till someone see you."

Overall Experience

Pros:

  • "New patient at surgery. Glad I didn't listen to the reviews as I've only had nice experiences."
  • "It takes time to develop trust with doctors and I feel that as a patient we should be more understanding of that and give trust to the process."
  • "We went in as a couple both with the same ailments. Very efficiently handled and appreciated thank you."
  • "She asked a couple to move back to give me some privacy which was nice as she was working professionally to maintain confidentiality and dignity."

Cons:

  • "VERY DISAPPOINTING!"
  • "It's just a shame."
  • "It is the worst GP I’ve been register till now."
  • "Very bad practice."
  • "Never seen such a scam in my life."
  • "The worst surgery I have ever been registered with."

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