The Guardian Series has compiled a list of the worst ranked doctors surgeries in Waltham Forest, as per patient reviews on NHS Choices.
The below are the ratings and comments made directly by patients on the website.
Is yours on the list? Had a good or bad experience at any of the surgeries mentioned below? Let us know on joe.roberts@london.newsquest.co.uk
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The Manor Practice, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
Rating: 1.5 stars
How many people would recommend? 43.7 per cent
Comments: Range from “never seen on time” to “excellent service”.
St James Medical Practice, St James Street, Walthamstow
Rating: 1.5 stars
How many people would recommend? 46.2 per cent
Comments: Range from "lack compassion and terrible facilities" to "excellent support and understanding".
Dr Shantir Practice, Forest Road Medical Centre, Walthamstow
Rating: 1.5 stars
How many people would recommend? 47.2 per cent
Comments: Range from “absolutely disgusting” to “thorough and professional”.
Vicarage Road Medical Centre, Vicarage Road, Leyton
Rating: 2.5 stars
How many people would recommend? 48.4 per cent
Comments: Range from “my doctor is amazing” to “the phone is never answered”.
Dr M Shah and Partners, The Grove Medical Centre, Grove Road, Walthamstow
Rating: 2 stars
How many people would recommend? 50.3 per cent
Comments: Range from “much improved” to “why am I always waiting”.
Waltham Forest Community and Fhs Ltd, Wood Street Medical Centre, Linford Road, Walthamstow
Rating: 1.5 stars
How many people would recommend? 54.9 per cent
Comments: Range from “virtually impossible to access by phone” to “such helpful staff”.
Waltham Forest Community and Fhs Ltd, Forest Road Medical Centre, Walthamstow
Rating: 2 stars
How many people would recommend? 54.9 per cent
Comments: Range from “this surgery has helped me many times” to “I rarely get an appointment”.
Dr S Cooney, Addison Road Medical Practice, Comely Bank Clinic, Ravenswood Road, Walthamstow
Rating: 2 stars
How many people would recommend? 56.1 per cent
Comments: Range from “completely disorganised” to “great practice”.
The Forest Surgery, Macdonald Road, Walthamstow
Rating: 4 stars
How many people would recommend? 56.1 per cent
Comments: Range from “worst experience I’ve had” to “staff are polite and helpful”.
Kiyani Medical Practice, Langthorne Health Centre, Langthorne Road, Leytonstone
Rating: 4.5 stars
How many people would recommend? 57.2 per cent
Comments: Range from “exceptional care” to “hopeless admin”.
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