The Falcon Road Medical Centre Reviews Summary

Category: Family practice physician London

Address: 47 Falcon Rd, London, SW11 2PG, United Kingdom

Phone: +442072281619

Rating: 4.4
based on 119 reviews.

Appointment Scheduling

Pros:

  • "She made scheduling a breeze and ensured I got an appointment that worked for me."
  • "Never have an issue getting an appointment with a GP, whether in person or phone consultation when required."
  • "I had a Saturday morning appointment and was delighted to receive one on a weekend."
  • "I needed an urgent review of medication, and my GP phoned me back to discuss dose reduction."
  • "I have seen him today for a further check up and will be seen in a month."
  • "One of the few practices in London where you get a very quick, same day appointment."
  • "The website is user friendly, I book all my appointments online."
  • "They always answer the phone and try to book an appointment as soon as they can."
  • "I had two phone call appointment and doctors very very efficient."

Cons:

  • "It can be hard to score an appointment, but that's the UK under the Tories right now."
  • "Been having the usual problems trying to get an appointment by phone for quite some Time where I give up."
  • "The whole site is really really loud and dusty due to the new construction."
  • "You are unable to book in advance and when you phone on the day it is always engaged."
  • "You can only call between 8 and 9 to get a telephone consultation."
  • "Impossible to get appointments too, not that they’re worth it."
  • "Appointment service or to Book an appt is Pathetic."
  • "You can only book 2 weeks in advance.. Call 8am only."
  • "I went to make an appointment and they gave me at 10:45 and it was 12 and there was nobody in the center."

Reception Staff

Pros:

  • "The reception staff are incredibly helpful."
  • "Helena is Incredible and has always been so caring, attentive, and a credit to the practice."
  • "The reception staff were a pleasure to deal with, very polite and friendly."
  • "Kaprice went out of her way to ensure I was registered and seen in the same day which was incredibly kind."
  • "Linda on reception is fantastic, listens very well, understands the situation you are talking about, very polite and professional and makes the appointment for you very good."
  • "I found the reception staff always very helpful."
  • "Helena spoke to me so kindly and calmed me down, that when I put the phone down I had a smile on my face."
  • "Linda reassured me as I was in a bit of a fluster. She stated that it was ok and that she would get the prescription sorted out for me."
  • "Helena from Troy, receptionist! Brightens up my morning, the Portuguese warmth and happiness is infectious!"
  • "Linda provided me with a 5 star customer service and quick appointments, one of them directly with the specialist I needed."
  • "All the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful."

Cons:

  • "The reception staff are rude and unhelpful and I plan on leaving."
  • "Also the receptionists were fighting amongst each other as I waited for the appointment, ill mannered just as these reviews suggest."
  • "It is so difficult to book an appointment here."
  • "The receptionists patronising."
  • "The receptionists are always stroppy on the phone, which is horrible if you have a health issue."
  • "Rude rude rude. The receptionists don’t care or mess up appointments."
  • "The receptionists are awful. So robotic, stand-offish, unsympathetic and rude."
  • "The rudest phone staff I have had the displeasure of speaking to - had 0 sympathy or care for my medical problem."
  • "The reception staff used to be like the SS. Unhelpful and rude."
  • "The people who apparently can help never seem to be in the office."
  • "If you complained they would all pull-rank and make it out that it was the customer that was at fault."

Professionalism and Care

Pros:

  • "Very professional doctors and nurses too! Always ready to help."
  • "Dr M Beddoe, is simply the best GP in my opinion."
  • "Dr Hussein always listens, very understanding, supportive, and provides excellent care."
  • "The nurse was so caring, professional and made me feel very comfortable."
  • "Dr. Willians went above and beyond to help me with my back pain."
  • "The level of care from Dr Robertson has been outstanding - he is compassionate, listens, and has been so helpful in treating my chronic pain."
  • "I can't praise Dr Patel enough for her thoroughness and for making me feel at ease."
  • "Dr Hudson has been a fantastic GP, following up and genuinely caring about my health."
  • "I've been with them for 15 years and have only ever experienced the highest level of care."
  • "Dr B is always thoughtful and takes time to really understand the issues."
  • "Dr M is very professional and thorough in her examinations and explanations."

Cons:

  • "The doctors here do not listen, they are dismissive and have often misdiagnosed me."
  • "A doctor misdiagnosed my condition, which led to a severe escalation and hospitalization."
  • "I find the nurses quite unprofessional at times and lacking bedside manners."
  • "The GP dismissed my symptoms and it resulted in a late diagnosis of a serious condition."
  • "The care I received was substandard, and I felt like I was just another number to them."
  • "Dr H doesn't seem to care about his patients and rushes through appointments."
  • "I felt rushed during my appointment and the follow-up was non-existent."
  • "Professionalism is lacking in some of the younger, less experienced doctors."
  • "There's a coldness to the way some of the doctors handle your problems, almost mechanical."
  • "One of the GPs was very condescending and made me feel uncomfortable discussing my health issues."
  • "I've experienced a lack of continuity in care, seeing a different doctor each time makes it hard to build a rapport."

Facilities and Environment

Pros:

  • "The new building is fantastic, clean, and has a nice waiting area."
  • "I appreciate the easy parking and access for those with disabilities."
  • "The surgery has a comfortable waiting room with adequate seating."
  • "I find the children's play area very helpful when I have to bring my kids along."
  • "The facilities are modern, well-maintained and have a calm atmosphere."
  • "The self-check-in system is efficient and saves time."
  • "They have a very organized system for seeing patients which minimizes wait time."
  • "The premises are always clean, with clear signs for different departments."
  • "Excellent environment, very quiet and private consultation rooms."
  • "The electronic prescription service to a pharmacy of my choice is so convenient."
  • "The building is well ventilated, which is reassuring during these times."

Cons:

  • "The waiting area is always overcrowded and the wait times are extensive."
  • "The parking is a nightmare, not enough spaces and very tight."
  • "The waiting room is too small for the number of patients, and the seating is uncomfortable."
  • "The place is quite dated and could do with a renovation."
  • "I was unhappy to see that the toys in the children's area were dirty."
  • "Sometimes the self-check-in kiosk is out of service, which causes queues at reception."
  • "The toilets are not very clean and often lack basic supplies like soap."
  • "The noise from the construction nearby is very disturbing during consultations."
  • "There is a lack of privacy at the reception, everyone can hear your business."
  • "The waiting room feels claustrophobic and there's not enough natural light."
  • "The electronic board for calling patients is often broken, causing confusion."

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