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22 Ratings with 22 written Reviews
Summary
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.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 4 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Baylor College of Medicine
- 22 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
- Flexible scheduling
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Awards
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Office Location
Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
763 E US Highway 80 Ste 240Forney, TX 75126 Tel: (469) 800-3870
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 4 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Forney , TX | Dallas , TX | Dallas , TX | Dallas , TX |
| Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Education) | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Ruhama Shakhawat
Medical Specialties
Ruhama Shakhawat has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
4 Years Experience
Ruhama Shakhawat holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2025 and Baylor College of Medicine in 2023.
Medical School
Graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Education) in 2022.
NPI Number
Ruhama Shakhawat's NPI number is 1073262721.
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- Ruhama Shakhawat's office is located at 763 E US Highway 80 Ste 240, Forney, TX, 75126.
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