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Cellar Door


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08-10-2013 08:25 AM

Laura4 wrote:
…is there a good surgery close by?


Hey Laura4,

I live on Woodcombe Crescent and got allocated The Lordship Lane Surgery 17 years ago when I landed in Forest Hill. It is very close to the terrific Badger Bakery and Lloyds Bank on the 176, 185 and 197 bus routes from Forest Hill towards East Dulwich. Although, I very much like the walk through the back streets of SE23 and SE22 to get there.

I’m wondering how you define a “…good surgery…”?

If by good you mean “do they keep me alive?”, then I am pleased to report that they have.

Originally, by Dr Shamsud Doha (the Principal Doctor).

And more recently, by my current quack there, Dr Mohammed Iqbal. They have done a sterling job despite my cigarette smoking and other nefarious habits.

I particularly like Dr Iqbal. We have built up a strong, long-term relationship. I feel that I should be sending him Christmas Cards or something like that. He is a wonderfully intelligent, kind and thoughtful doctor.

If by good you mean “Can I get an appointment quickly?”, then I’ve always been able to see Dr Iqbal that day or the next. Certainly not a wait of up to 2 -3 weeks. That sounds rather frustrating.

The Lordship Lane Surgery is a bit austere when you are sitting in their waiting room. And the receptionists do their best to put on a grim and stolid welcome. But once you push past all of that and end up in Dr Iqbal’s room then it is all worth it. Well worth it with him.

My mate who used to live on Devonshire Road was registered with The Vale Medical Centre.

I went there with him once when he was poorly. He got in that day to see his doctor.

Now then, I was blown away by the whole set-up down on Perry Vale. It is very snazzy and the waiting area was delightful. The front house staff were most engaging.

Based on the above then my perfect surgery would be for Dr Iqbal to move to The Vale Medical Centre.

Good luck with your "Which Doctor?" search, Laura4.

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Which doctors? - Laura4 - 07-10-2013, 12:59 PM
RE: Which doctors? - Mr_Numbers - 07-10-2013, 03:19 PM
RE: Which doctors? - BMSE23 - 07-10-2013, 03:24 PM
RE: Which doctors? - rshdunlop - 07-10-2013, 03:52 PM
RE: Which doctors? - nottinghillbilly - 07-10-2013, 04:05 PM
RE: Which doctors? - Cellar Door - 08-10-2013 08:25 AM
RE: Which doctors? - Nick M - 10-10-2013, 02:22 PM
RE: Which doctors? - nottinghillbilly - 10-10-2013, 10:19 PM
RE: Which doctors? - michael - 11-10-2013, 03:17 AM
RE: Which doctors? - nottinghillbilly - 11-10-2013, 03:56 PM
RE: Which doctors? - rymerster - 12-10-2013, 12:44 AM
RE: Which doctors? - Medley - 19-10-2013, 12:36 PM