Polish internal medicine specialist in the UK – comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in London and Coventry

Do you have symptoms that are difficult to clearly attribute to a specific disease? Do you feel weak, have a chronic cough, abdominal pain or fluctuations in blood pressure? An internist is a general practitioner who diagnoses and treats general medical conditions.

At our Polish clinic in London and Coventry, you can consult an experienced internist without stress, communication barriers or long waiting times.

Telephone registration is available throughout the week:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8pm

Saturday - 8am - 5pm

Sunday - 10am- 5pm

We have two locations:

Polish Medical and Dental Clinic - Poland Medical London

377 High Road

Harrow

HA3 6EL

Tel.: 0208 903 4874

Tel./Fax: 0208 903 3455

Mobile: 077 466 231 02

Polish Medical and Dental Clinic - Poland Medical Coventry

30 Park Road

Coventry

CV1 2LD

Tel.: 024 7767 1780

Mobile: 077 126 585 38

Scope of internal medicine services

An internist (internal medicine physician) diagnoses and treats diseases of many organ systems. At our clinic, we offer, among other things:

• comprehensive internal medicine consultations,
• diagnosis of abdominal, head and chest pain,
• treatment of hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases,
• interpretation of laboratory and imaging test results,
• treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections,
• management of chronically ill patients,
• monitoring and adjustment of medications,
• prevention and diagnosis of lifestyle diseases.

When should you see a general practitioner?

Many patients visit an internist with general symptoms that may indicate various health problems. The most common reasons for visits include:

• chronic fatigue, weakness, insomnia,
• cough, shortness of breath, chest pain,
• elevated or unstable blood pressure,
• abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea or constipation,
• frequent infections and reduced immunity,
• sudden weight loss or gain,
• fever of unknown origin,
• disturbing blood or urine test results.

An internist is often the first specialist to refer you for further diagnosis or treatment – it is worth reporting any worrying symptoms.

Prevention and diagnosis of chronic diseases

Early detection of lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes and lipid disorders significantly increases the chances of successful treatment. At our clinic, you can undergo a full diagnosis:

• blood pressure measurement, resting ECG,
• glucose, insulin, cholesterol and triglyceride tests,
• assessment of cardiovascular risk factors,
• follow-up examinations for chronically ill patients.

An internist will interpret the results, select the appropriate treatment and determine the further course of action.

Polish internist in the UK – why is it worth it?

Understanding your health condition, recommendations and diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. That is why many patients choose a Polish internist – to be sure that they will be properly understood and treated individually.

Why choose our clinic?

• Consultations in English – no language barrier,
• Extensive internal medicine knowledge and experience,
• On-site testing available,
• Short waiting times and flexible appointment hours,
• Comprehensive care – from diagnosis to treatment.

Internal medicine - frequently asked questions

What does internal medicine mean

Internal medicine (from Latin - Internus) is the oldest medical specialty. This is a general specialty which is usually chosen by doctors before deciding on more specific one. This specialty requires vast knowledge of anatomy, physiology and treatment of numerous diseases. It includes problems with cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system. Internal medicine doctors also look into problems within rheumatology, endocrinology, allergology, geriatrics, palliative care, toxicology and life saving procedures.   

What does an internal medicine doctor do

Doctors in general internal medicine are trained to manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute and long term medical conditions and symptoms. They are often confused with General Practitioners, which is wrong because those are two different specialties. In the UK hospitals they are called “Physicians”.

Internal medicine - scope of treatment

• diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections
• diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, ischemic heart disease, circulatory failure)
• ECG
• treatment of gastrointestinal tract diseases (abdominal pain, stomach ulcers, diarrhoea, chronic constipation)
• chronic diseases’ treatment (e.g. diabetes)
• post hospitalisation care
• atherosclerosis prevention
• prescriptions and certificates
• ultrasound scans

Consultation

Internal medicine doctor doesn’t focus on one organ. They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient. They are interested in their both physical and metal condition. Therefore, very important is a detailed conversation during which the doctor asks questions which can help with diagnosis, reassures the patient and informs about their treatment options.

After the initial conversation the doctor will perform physical examination, which can include otoscopy, checking your BP, ultrasound scan or per rectum examination. You can also be referred to another specialist or for different tests.