Internist

Name: Internist
Brand: MediStore
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A consultation with an internal medicine physician (internist) is recommended if symptoms related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary systems, or metabolic disorders occur. The visit includes a medical interview, physical examination, possible referral for diagnostic tests, and establishing a treatment plan. The price of an internist consultation ranges from 60 to 350, depending on the location and the medical facility where the visit takes place.

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What does an internal medicine doctor (internist) do?

An internal medicine doctor (internist) specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of internal diseases in adults. They often serve as a primary care physician and, when necessary, refer patients to medical specialists. A private consultation with an internist (during a paid visit at CM Medicover), similarly to a doctor working at a facility contracted with the National Health Fund (NFZ), also includes general health assessments and qualification for vaccinations.

An internist specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of internal organs. This broad medical field includes conditions affecting the heart and circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, and endocrine system, as well as conditions related to organs such as the lungs, kidneys, liver, or thyroid gland. An internist has extensive knowledge of the human body and can therefore coordinate the treatment of multiple conditions. You can consult a private internist with almost any health concern. Their role is to order diagnostic tests, make a diagnosis, and, if necessary, refer you to appropriate specialists.

What conditions are treated by an internist?

An internist deals with diseases of internal organs, including:

diseases of the heart and circulatory system,
diseases of the respiratory system,
diseases of the digestive system,
diseases of the urinary system,
diseases of the endocrine system,
metabolic disorders,
conditions affecting organs such as the lungs, kidneys, liver, or thyroid gland.

Indications for a consultation with an internist

You can schedule a private consultation with an internist for many concerning health symptoms.

Symptoms may include:

symptoms related to the circulatory system,
symptoms related to the respiratory system,
symptoms related to the digestive system,
symptoms related to the urinary system,
metabolic disorders,
other concerning health issues requiring medical evaluation.

In internists’ offices, where doctors often work as primary care physicians, you can expect professional care, an individual approach, and—if necessary—referral for detailed diagnostic tests and consultations with specialists.

How to prepare for a consultation with an internist?

To prepare well for a visit to an internist, it is worth gathering the necessary information and documents in advance.

Prepare a list of symptoms together with their duration and information about how severe they are and what relieves or worsens them. It is also helpful to write down questions you would like to ask the doctor during the visit.
Prepare a list of all medications, dietary supplements, and herbal products you are taking, including their names and dosages.
Bring your current medical documentation, including results of recent blood and urine tests, blood count results, ECG, X-rays, radiographic images, hospital discharge summaries, and medical notes from other specialists.
Recall information about chronic diseases, allergies, previous procedures, and illnesses occurring in your immediate family.
Bring an identity document with your PESEL number, arrive on time, and take care of personal hygiene. It is also recommended to wear clothing that allows for an easy physical examination, ensuring comfort for both the patient and the doctor.

What does the consultation include?

A consultation with an internist lasts about 15 minutes.

It usually begins with a conversation during which the doctor conducts a medical interview. The doctor asks about symptoms, medical history, medications taken, and lifestyle. This is followed by a physical examination, which may include listening to the heart and lungs, measuring blood pressure, examining the abdomen, and assessing the condition of the skin and lymph nodes. Depending on the collected information and findings, the internist may order additional tests such as blood tests, ECG, or imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound). At the end of the visit, the doctor discusses the treatment plan and any further diagnostic or therapeutic steps.

During the consultation, the internist:

conducts a medical interview,
performs a physical examination depending on the symptoms,
orders diagnostic tests, i.e., issues referrals for tests, specialist consultations, and hospitalization,
makes a diagnosis and informs the patient about further management,
refers the patient to other specialists if necessary,
provides medical recommendations,
issues medical leave certificates if required.

How to choose a good internist?

When choosing an internist, it is worth paying attention to several key aspects:

reviews and recommendations about the selected doctor,
experience and medical specialization,
availability and the location of the medical facility where the doctor practices,
the doctor’s approach to patients.

By using the offer available at medistore.com.pl, you can visit the profiles of available specialists and learn everything about a given doctor. We make sure that the internists cooperating with us provide services of the highest quality. They are professionals and always devote as much time as necessary to answer all patients’ questions.

If you need to find a specialist who speaks a foreign language, we recommend checking the doctor’s profile. Simply click on the specialist’s name in the schedule list and go to the detailed description. There you will also find information about the languages spoken by the specialist. If additional languages are not listed in the description, it means that the doctor communicates exclusively in Polish.

Frequently asked questions

What does an internist do?

An internist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting internal organs. This includes conditions related to the heart and circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, and endocrine system.

Is a family doctor the same as an internist?

No. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different medical specializations. An internist is a specialist in internal medicine who focuses on treating adult patients. A family doctor is a specialist in family medicine and provides care for patients of all ages.

When should you visit an internist?

You should consider visiting an internist if you experience concerning symptoms related to internal organs, such as issues involving the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, or urinary systems, or in the case of metabolic disorders.

Is a primary care doctor the same as a family doctor?

A family doctor is a specialist in family medicine. A primary care doctor refers to a role within the healthcare system – it is the doctor a patient first consults when experiencing concerning symptoms, regardless of their medical specialization.

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