Ruhama B Shakhawat, MD
Family Medicine
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Locations of Ruhama B Shakhawat, MD
Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
763 E US Hwy 80 Ste 240, Forney, TX, 75126
897.7mi
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Dr. Shakhawat grew up in East Texas and went on to earn her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University before completing medical school at the University of Texas Health San Antonio. ... She then trained in family medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where she developed her passion for comprehensive, patient-centered care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Shakhawat and her husband enjoy exploring new foods, traveling to new countries and relaxing with a good Netflix show. View More |
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| Education: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2022) |
| Internship: Family Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (2023) |
| Residency: Family Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (2025) |
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| Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine |
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Patient Ratings (159)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
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| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider | |
| 4.8 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments (97)
Overview of patient comments
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Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
Patients consistently praise Dr. Ruhama Shakhawat for being an attentive, compassionate listener who takes time to address concerns without rushing through appointments. Many reviewers highlight her thoroughness, noting that she reviews medical history and prior notes carefully, explains things clearly, and offers detailed, knowledgeable guidance on next steps. She is frequently described as professional, kind, and personable, with a strong bedside manner that makes patients feel comfortable, heard, and respected. Several reviewers also commend the supportive office staff and efficient processes, such as quick prescription turnaround and timely responses to questions submitted through a patient app.
Patients also share
Feedback for improvement is minimal, but a few specific comments stand out. One reviewer noted that Dr. Shakhawat did not order additional labs they had requested, though she explained her reasoning at the time. Another single review simply commented "she listens" without much additional detail, and one other mentioned that while she was friendly and thorough, more explanation was needed in certain areas to fully understand some health topics. These isolated comments suggest occasional room for even more detailed follow-through on specific patient requests, but they are not widespread concerns.