Ruhama B Shakhawat, MD
Family Medicine
MyBSWHealth
Next available appointments
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Tue, 2/10
- 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Wed, 2/11
- 10:30 AM
- 10:45 AM
- 11:00 AM
Thu, 2/12
- 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Locations of Ruhama B Shakhawat, MD
Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
763 E US Hwy 80 Ste 240, Forney, TX, 75126- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Office Hours
Biography
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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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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: 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 |
Insurances accepted
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Patient Ratings (46)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 4.8 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments (22)
Overview of patient comments
Summary created using AI
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
Dr. Ruhama Shakhawat consistently receives praise for her exceptional listening skills and patient-centered approach. Patients repeatedly emphasize that she takes time to truly listen to their concerns without making them feel rushed, even when accommodating last-minute appointments. Her compassionate and empathetic bedside manner is frequently highlighted, with patients describing her as kind, caring, and understanding. Reviewers also note her professionalism, knowledge, and thoroughness in addressing their health needs. Many patients appreciate that she creates a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where they feel safe discussing their symptoms and health goals, and she is commended for clearly answering questions and providing detailed explanations.
Patients also share
One patient noted that while their first visit was positive overall, Dr. Shakhawat did not order certain additional labs they had requested, though she did explain her reasoning for this decision. This was the only specific area for potential improvement mentioned in the reviews.