Dr Reshma Rakshit
MBBS MSc MRCP
30 years of experience
Chelmsford, CM1 7GU
(+2 more)
12 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Bruno Lorenzi, Mr Shahab Siddiqi and 2 other professionals
30 years of experience
Chelmsford, CM1 7GU
(+2 more)
12 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Bruno Lorenzi, Mr Shahab Siddiqi and 2 other professionals
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About Dr Reshma Rakshit
Dr Reshma Rakshit is a Consultant Gastroenterologist who has been working in Chelmsford since 2009. She began practising at Broomfield Hospital where she was the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Lead and the Lead for Endoscopy Training. She now provides a Gastroenterology service in the Springfield Hospital, where she is also the only female Colonoscopist. She has returned to Broomfield Hospital in 2020 and continues to practice at Springfield Hospital, Spire Hartswood Hospital and Rivers Hospital (for 16 to 18 year olds).
Owing to her extensive medical experience, she has an invested interest in all aspects of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. She graduated in Medicine from India in 1997 and thereafter completed Specialist Training in the University Hospitals of Leicester, culminating in a CCT in Gastroenterology and General Medicine in 2009. Previous to this, she researched the effects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Bone metabolism and was awarded a Masters in Health Services Research by Nottingham University in 2006. She has a postgraduate certificate degree from University of Southampton (2018) on Allergy and Immunology.
She has a keen interest in Neurogastroenterology and was on the Neurogastroenterology Committee of The British Society of Gastroenterology.
Furthermore, Dr Rakshit has general gastroenterology experience including inpatient, outpatient and interdisciplinary review of patients.
Subspecialties
- Neuro-Gastroenterology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
- Hepatology
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 5198455
Qualifications
Education and qualifications
MB BS 1996 Calcutta, India
MRCP UK - Royal College of Physicians, London 2002
MSc Health Services Research- Nottingham University 2006
Postgraduate Certificate in Allergy- University of Southampton- 2018
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Physicians of London
British Society of Gastroenterology
Medical Defence Union (MDU)
Languages spoken
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Self-pay only
- General and Medical
- Simply Health (Dental)
- The Exeter
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Benenden Health
- Freedom Health Insurance
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£175
Locations
Springfield Hospital
Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom, CM21 0HH
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Spire Hartswood Hospital
Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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Dr Reshma Rakshit is kind, reassuring, and provides clear explanations for patients. Her method is thorough; she listens actively, delivering accurate diagnoses and ensuring patient comfort. Many patients highlight excellent experiences during common procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Dr.Rakshit was wonderful from start to finish. She explained everything thoroughly and showed extreme care and empathy. She is incredibly knowledgeable & I would not hesitate in returning, if needed.
It was a follow up, after an initial consultation a few months ago, where Dr Rakshit recommended tapering my pantopraloze, increasing the variety of foods in my diet, and taking a low dose of nortriptyline for gastric pain. She previously explained that there wasn’t anything functionally wrong with my GI tract and stomach but the gut/brain axis was off. After a few months of doing as I was advised, plus having talking therapy and understanding that it will be a slow process and will be uncomfortable at times, I have seen a 60% improvement in symptoms and have started being able to exercise again. I’m so glad to have met Dr Rakshit and her manner is so kind and understanding.
Dr Rakshit has been amazing throughout all of my consultations and procedures. She had been reassuring, and ensure I felt comfortable and understood everything explained to me at each appointment.
Really helpful and reassuring. Some of the best care I have recieved
Follow up post gastroscopy. Hiatus hernia fully explained really well and ways to manage it with diet.
Excellent experience. Dr Rakshit was very thorough and created a very pleasant experience for me.
The information I was given was extremely helpful, and the whole process of Springfield hospital was without any fuss
This is the second referral I have had to Dr Rakshit. She is a credit to the medical profession. She is empathetic, kind and really actively listens to your worries and takes a detailed history with a belt and braces approach to put your mind at ease.
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Dr Rakshit has been a fantastic colleague to work with for many years. She is caring, polite and passionate about her job, and always loved by her patients.
17 Apr 2026
Mr Bruno Lorenzi
General SurgeonBrilliant doctor
13 Feb 2025
Mr Shahab Siddiqi
General SurgeonReshma is an outstanding clinician. She is kind and empathetic with a very good bedside manner. She is a leader in her field and I have no hesitation in recommending her. I would be delighted to have her treat a family member.
28 Feb 2024MW
Mr Karan Wadhwa
UrologistDr Rakshit is an excellent gastroenterologist. She is very thorough, patient and understands very complex bowel conditions really well. All her patients adore her for the care and treatment she provides.
26 Jan 2024
Mr Naga Venkatesh Jayanthi
General Surgeon
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Dr Reshma Rakshit's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 50 reviews.
What languages does Dr Reshma Rakshit speak?
Dr Reshma Rakshit speaks English, Bengali and Hindi
Where is Dr Reshma Rakshit located?
Dr Reshma Rakshit primarily practices at Springfield Hospital, located at Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Dr Reshma Rakshit is working Thursday (09:30 - 14:30), Friday (09:30 - 15:00)
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