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English-speaking General Practitioners in Lisbon
We offer fast medical consultations in English for expats, tourists and international residents in Lisbon.
✓ Same-day appointments
✓ English- speaking doctors
✓ Prescriptions issued in Portugal
✓ Blood tests on-site
✓ Portuguese insurance accepted
✓ Private medical centre in central Lisbon
Health check-up
Pain management
Monitoring of chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension...)
Treatment of acute diseases (urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, flu...)
Treatment of ENT diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases
Infectious diseases
Monitoring of cardiovascular diseases
Identification and treatment of emotional distress
Vaccination
INFORMATION: the family doctor interviews the patient to find out the reason for consultation, allergies, personal, medical, and family history, professional and daily activities, and lifestyle.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: blood pressure, auscultation with a stethoscope, palpation of the abdomen, ENT check, and possibly temperature check.
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: the doctor shares his diagnosis with the patient. He may prescribe a treatment or additional tests (X-rays, analyses), he may also refer the patient to a specialist or therapist. A follow-up appointment is often scheduled.
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