The Willows Medical Practice Reviews Summary

Category: General practitioner

Address: 98 Manford Way, Ilford, Chigwell IG7 4DF, United Kingdom

Phone: +442085015051

Rating: 3.7
based on 115 reviews.

Staff Professionalism

Pros:

  • "Dr Subhani (think that is correct spelling) has been absolutely fantastic to me. She is very kind and caring, and listens to what you have to say."
  • "Dr S Muhammad has demonstrated sincere care and thorough service by further investigating my symptoms, with the intentions of finding a solution."
  • "Breath of fresh air, Dr Shahrukh Mohammed has been instrumental in assisting me with the medical needs."
  • "Dr. Shahrukh Muhammad, very professional, accommodating and take great care of their patients."
  • "Dr. Shoaib is a true professional who goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of her patients."
  • "Dr. Shoaib's compassionate and empathetic approach made me feel well-cared-for."
  • "Medical staff (doctors, nurses) are lovely."

Cons:

  • "Just been seen by Dr. Upol and feel she jumps to conclusions without even listening to you."
  • "Rude rude RUDE receptionist that cannot be bothered to do their jobs."
  • "Kim who works on reception is the most rudest person always speaks over you."
  • "Reception staff are rude and unhelpful."
  • "The worst Gp ever, the stuff is so rude. Just been there to register and ask few question about my insurance and the woman called Brenda it's been so rude."
  • "Very poor surgery dr are ok but the receptionist and everybody else are rude and make lies about patients."
  • "Doctor Ume was incredibly unprofessional and doesn't leave voice messages when he calls to discuss results."

Appointment Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Same day appointments including face to face are available."
  • "The new telephone system works brilliantly! It's easy to get through and to get an appointment after telephone triage."
  • "Great surgery, can always get a face to face or a telephone consultation on the day."
  • "Appointment access has been fantastic and I can't praise this practice enough for how they've cared for both my family and myself."
  • "I always manage to get an appointment which if you follow their instructions does work."
  • "No issues with appointments- either by phone or in person."
  • "I’ve been with this practice for the last 9 years... my son was called back by a doctor within 10 mins."

Cons:

  • "Getting an appointment with Willows was like trying to win the Euro lottery jackpot from Jupiter."
  • "Cannot get through to get an appointment the phone dials off during appointment times don't blame the staff just the phone system."
  • "Shocking practice, telephone number constantly engaged, very hard to get an appointment."
  • "The worst service ever, calling from early morning to get appointment - nobody answered the phone, I been waiting on the line 15 min and nobody answering."
  • "Very unreliable they might as well not exist would make no difference No point calling for appointments won't get it just end up wasting your day on the phone."
  • "It is impossible to get an appointment unless you go there in person."
  • "Getting an appointment is almost impossible."

Practice Management

Pros:

  • "Practice manager is very friendly if you make a complaint."
  • "New management have improved this surgery so much."
  • "Thank you Liza and the team on the front desk for turning this surgery around."
  • "The practice is running really so much better since the changeover, all the staff are very friendly and helpful also very polite."
  • "The entire people at the practice were very friendly and accommodating."
  • "Special call out goes to Tammy, she is friendly but professional and always goes above and beyond."
  • "Can highly recommend this surgery, receptionist very helpful and actually do what they say they will do!"

Cons:

  • "The manager is a waste of space don’t care about nothing can’t manage her staff or the practice."
  • "Awful management, inefficient ways of doing things and diabolical admin staff."
  • "The only thing they do is chatting with each other and we have to wait until they finish. Unprofessional."
  • "Rude receptionist, archaic system and we're meant to have sympathy with junior doctors moaning about working weekends and pay."
  • "The worst surgery I have ever experienced."
  • "The appointment system is one of the most dumbest I had to deal with."
  • "Disgusting Practice. Never any appointments available. Why do they take on so many patients KNOWING they can't cope."

Facility Quality

Pros:

  • "The facility itself was clean and well-maintained, which created a great first impression."
  • "The practice is always clean."
  • "Always a pleasant dealing with the receptionist, very helpful, kind and positive, the practice is always clean."
  • "5 stars all the way for my Dr surgery, the wonderful nurse Jackie and most especially the receptionists who went above and beyond for me during a stressful time."
  • "I have been a medical student at this practice. All of the GPs are excellent tutors and are great and supporting us in seeing patients."

Cons:

  • "Disgusting surgery. Staff are rude and intimidating..."
  • "This is the worst clinic. No matter how online or on the phone or face to face I can never get in touch with them or make an appointment."
  • "If u could put no stars that would be the best review for this place."
  • "The worst GP service I have ever experienced. Staff is not friendly."
  • "Pathetic service.., whenever I call they never pick and when they pick they put back to hold.. so many times when I visited gp they are doing nothing but someone call them they say please hold on and colleagues are talking to each other laughing and chilling …"

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