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Locations of Ruhama B Shakhawat, MD

Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney

Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney

763 E US Hwy 80 Ste 240, Forney, TX, 75126
6592.8mi Directions
Call 469.800.3870
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  • 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

Biography


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.
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Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
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)
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2025)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine

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Patient Ratings (85)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.8 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Rate Care Provider
4.8
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.6
Wait Time at Clinic

Patient Comments (55)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Patients consistently praise Dr. Ruhama Shakhawat for her attentiveness, patience, and thoroughness. A standout quality mentioned across many reviews is her ability to make patients feel unhurried and truly heard, even during busy schedules. Reviewers frequently highlight her excellent bedside manner, describing her as kind, compassionate, empathetic, and easy to talk to. Many patients also commend her strong communication skills, noting that she takes time to explain health concerns in detail, answer questions thoroughly, and address all of their needs. Her knowledgeability and professionalism are repeatedly mentioned, and several patients noted feeling genuinely cared for and comfortable being open with her.

Patients also share

Opportunities for improvement are minimal across these reviews and difficult to identify as recurring themes. One patient noted that a few additional lab tests they requested were not ordered during their first visit, though they acknowledged Dr. Shakhawat explained her reasoning. No other specific clinical or service concerns were raised in a meaningful pattern across the reviews.

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.