Family doctor
Who is a family doctor?
A family doctor is the first specialist you should consult about both acute and chronic health issues. FORTEMED family doctors provide comprehensive medical care to children and adults, except for urgent and life-threatening conditions, and take care of patients' health in the long term, helping them maintain good health in their daily lives.
The work of a family doctor includes diagnosing diseases, treating, preventing, and monitoring health. The doctor helps to identify diseases in a timely manner, develops individual treatment plans, and, if necessary, refers the patient to the appropriate specialist or for additional examinations.
When should you see a family doctor?
It is recommended to visit a family doctor both for preventive care and for sudden or prolonged health problems.
You can see your family doctor if:
- You have a high temperature, pain or signs of inflammation;
- You have respiratory problems, a cough, a runny nose or a sore throat;
- You have digestive problems, nausea or stomachache;
- You have skin changes, allergies or rashes;
- You experience increased fatigue, headaches or insomnia;
- You need advice on medication or vaccinations;
- You need monitoring and treatment for chronic conditions.
Your family doctor also monitors your long-term health — regularly checking your test results, adjusting your treatment and giving you advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They also advise and refer patients when additional diagnosis and treatment under specialist supervision are required.
How does the consultation work?
During the visit, the family doctor listens to the patient's complaints, assesses their general health, conducts the necessary examinations and prescribes the most appropriate treatment. If necessary, the doctor will administer injections, vaccinations, dressings, or other outpatient procedures on-site.
FORTEMED family doctors pay close attention to each patient, providing a calm, safe, and reliable environment for both acute and chronic conditions.
The modern equipment used by family doctors at our medical centre allows most necessary diagnostic procedures to be performed directly in the office on the day of the patient's visit, significantly saving the patient's time.
Services offered
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases;
- Preventive examinations and health assessments;
- Vaccination of children and adults;
- Prescription and monitoring of drug therapy;
- Monitoring of chronic diseases and development of treatment plans;
- Referrals for laboratory tests and specialists;
- First aid in acute cases.
FORTEMED family doctors
At the FORTEMED medical centre, patients are seen by experienced, knowledgeable family doctors who take a thorough, responsible approach to each patient's treatment. Our team works with other specialists at the clinic to provide comprehensive and thorough diagnosis and treatment. Modern equipment and an individual approach help to quickly identify problems and start effective therapy.
A family doctor who does not have a contract with the National Health Service (NVD) can write prescriptions, issue sick notes and refer patients for diagnostics and tests, just like a district family doctor.
Appointments with FORTEMED family doctors
To make an appointment with a FORTEMED family doctor, choose the method that is most convenient for you:
- Call 23304440, and our administrators will help you choose the most suitable time for your visit, taking into account your preferences and the nearest available date;
- You can also book online — click on the red button at the bottom of this page or next to the relevant specialist to open our online booking system. There, you can select a doctor, a service, and the most convenient time for your consultation.
All our doctors speak English, thereby facilitating diagnosis and treatment.
Appointments on Saturdays can only be made by telephone.
