Dr Sharaf Ibrahim
MBBS MD FRCP
GMC: 4147868Professional statement
Dr Sharaf Ibrahim is a significantly experienced and highly trained Endocrinologist and Diabetes Consultant Physician based in London. Dr Ibrahim is a dedicated medical physician who specialises in conditions such as diabetes and its complications, thyroid dysfunction, calcium disorders, hypogonadism, as well as hypercholesterolemia and secondary hypertension to mention a few. Dr Ibrahim has an active interest in diabetes in pregnancy, modern, innovative treatments and technology for diabetes as well as a special research interest in diabetic neuropathy and foot disease.
He has been Lead Clinician at Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup since 2001 having become a consultant in 2000 and has been representing Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust for the past 21 years. Dr Ibrahim’s particularly gentle and attentive bedside manner has won him the deepest appreciation by thousands of patients during this time.
Most notably, Dr Ibrahim has contributed significantly to the establishment of local specialist medical services by developing specialist diabetes and endocrinology-focused clinics to ensure that patients can more easily access the services they depend upon. As such, Dr Ibrahim was directly involved with Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group with regards to locally developing various diabetes services.
He has also taught junior doctors, primary healthcare professionals and medical students on a regular basis throughout the past two decades. Dr Ibrahim obtained his first medical qualification MBBS in 1985, at the University of Khartoum, Sudan and is therefore not only a fluent Arabic speaker, but also understands the cultural expectations and practices that can negatively impact health exceedingly well. He undertook specialist postgraduate training in the area of endocrinology and diabetes throughout London, Sheffield and Leeds from 1989. After two years as a research fellow at the University of Sheffield, he obtained an MD degree in 2002. He has also, to date, written numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and is a regular attendee of both national and international conferences.
He has been Lead Clinician at Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup since 2001 having become a consultant in 2000 and has been representing Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust for the past 21 years. Dr Ibrahim’s particularly gentle and attentive bedside manner has won him the deepest appreciation by thousands of patients during this time.
Most notably, Dr Ibrahim has contributed significantly to the establishment of local specialist medical services by developing specialist diabetes and endocrinology-focused clinics to ensure that patients can more easily access the services they depend upon. As such, Dr Ibrahim was directly involved with Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group with regards to locally developing various diabetes services.
He has also taught junior doctors, primary healthcare professionals and medical students on a regular basis throughout the past two decades. Dr Ibrahim obtained his first medical qualification MBBS in 1985, at the University of Khartoum, Sudan and is therefore not only a fluent Arabic speaker, but also understands the cultural expectations and practices that can negatively impact health exceedingly well. He undertook specialist postgraduate training in the area of endocrinology and diabetes throughout London, Sheffield and Leeds from 1989. After two years as a research fellow at the University of Sheffield, he obtained an MD degree in 2002. He has also, to date, written numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and is a regular attendee of both national and international conferences.
Clinics
- Chelsfield Park Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
- LycaHealth Canary Wharf
- LycaHealth Orpington Clinic
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Endocrinologist and Diabetes Consultant Physician, Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (2000 - present)
Subspecialties
- Calcium disorders
- Electrolytes disturbance
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association
- Diabetes UK
Education
- MBBS, University of Khartoum, Sudan (1985)
- MRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians, London (1992)
Positions in organisations
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, London
Publications and conferences
- D Kariyawasam, S Ibrahim :Metastatic epidural abscess from infected diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic Medicine, March 2009, P 104, volume 26, supplement 1. (Poster Diabetes UK Meeting)
- Aswathiah Srinath, Ben Whitelaw and Sharaf Ibrahim: Treated Grave’s Disease? Think again!. Endocrine Abstracts, Society for Endocrinology March 2010, P394, Volume 21.(Poster British endocrine Societies Meeting)
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Registration number: 4147868
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- The consultant was very patient and thorough, and explained the next steps well. The admin staff were friendly and efficient.
- I was treated very courteously and professionally. The Consultant was able to see me earlier than the arranged time, that was quite impressive. The consultant Mr. Sharad Ibrahim was very polite, very good listener and put me at ease.
- Very good consultation. Felt listened to
- Doctor Sharaf was very thorough (re. thyroid issues) and explained everything clearly. Highly recommended.
- The kindest and patient doctor I've known. Explained everything clearly . Would certainly recommend. Thank you.
- I would highly recommend Dr Ibrahim. He is extremely caring, thorough and a credit to the profession. All of my concerns were answered clearly with empathy. Follow up appointments and tests were arranged and I felt reassured regarding my problems.
- Great first consultation. I received very informative advice and understood what to do next
- Very quick consultation, straight to the point. The dr answered every question I had in a concise manner that made sense.