Professor Khamashta Confirmed Away on Sabbatical.

[CalebJacob]

As some of you may know there has been some confusion about whether Professor Khamashta is away on sabbatical. I can confirm that having spoke to his Secretary today that this is in fact true. He went a few days ago and is expected to be away for 12 months.

She confirmed that at this stage it is unclear who will be taking over his clinic, but did state it was possible it will run on a Wednesday not Thursday, although this is unconfirmed. She advised that those affected should be contacted if this is the case.

I know many will be sad to hear this news, I certainly am. However, I am glad that there is at least some clarification as to the position.

Maxine

[Plumstead15]

Thank you for confirming this Maxine. Shame he didn't say when I saw him last week. Let's pray that they get a good stand in who is as personable.

[Hidden]

Thanks for sharing, I see him in June and already purchased train tickets from the northwest, so glad I paid for cancellation insurance.

[jp83 in reply to Hidden]

I thought the hospital was supposed to reimburse you if they fail to notify you of a change within the 8wks before the appointment... I'm almost certain I was told this.

[CalebJacob in reply to jp83]

I have no idea if his is true? The thing is, as disappointed as I am about this turn of events, I believe that the hospital is still number one for these type of problems so whoever we get I hope and (believe) that they will be as committed and forward thinking as Prof K was. Try not to worry. X

[jp83 in reply to CalebJacob]

Prof Khamashta is fantastic but I feel it's a long way for me to travel from Newcastle to London if I'm not seeing him, I am very wary of other rheumatologists after my local ones telling me I was fine. I'm sure we will all get sorted x

[CalebJacob in reply to jp83]

I know and I feel the same after a rough ride with my local hospital. However, if you can't see him I guess we just have to place faith in other doctors who have been trained by and guided by him. Xx

[Hidden]

Could anyone let me know if he has returned yet?

[CalebJacob in reply to Hidden]

The last I heard they were not expecting him to come back as he was 'very happy' where he was I was told. X

[Hidden]

How so sad for us all.

[CalebJacob in reply to Hidden]

Indeed. He was a wonderful doctor.

[Hidden]

With compassion and willingness to be HONEST, which didn't go down very well amongst other "experts" in London. A sad day, indeed. Our loss.

[CalebJacob in reply to Hidden]

Agreed totally

[Hidden]

He had a pure heart, untarnished by the difficult environment he had to endure for the past years. Wish him well, always.