What an internal medicine exam covers
An internist is a specialist in internal medicine — the branch that deals with diseases of the internal organs in adults: the heart and blood vessels, lungs, digestive system, kidneys, liver, thyroid gland, metabolism and blood. Because of this breadth, the internist is the doctor who looks at the whole patient and connects symptoms from different organ systems into one meaningful picture.
The exam begins with a detailed conversation about symptoms, past illnesses, therapy and habits, followed by a thorough physical examination: measuring blood pressure and pulse, listening to the heart and lungs, examining the abdomen, lymph nodes, thyroid gland and assessing general condition.
The strength of an internal medicine exam lies in interpretation and connection. The internist analyses your findings as a whole, assesses risk factors and decides which further tests are needed — laboratory, ECG, ultrasound — or whether you should be referred to a subspecialist (cardiologist, pulmonologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, hematologist).
At Medical Time an internal medicine exam is ideal when symptoms are not clearly linked to a single organ, when you have several chronic conditions at once, or when you want an expert opinion on tests already done and further treatment.
Thanks to broad knowledge of the whole of internal medicine, the internist is also an ideal person for a second opinion. When you have received several different findings and pieces of advice, they combine them into a single plan and help avoid unnecessary investigations, while ensuring that no important detail remains unexamined. Such an approach saves time and prevents individual symptoms from being viewed separately from the whole.
When to see an internist
You see an internist when you have symptoms in the area of the internal organs, when you are not sure which subspecialist to turn to, or when you want your overall condition assessed in one place. The internist is often the right choice for people with several chronic conditions as well.
The most common symptoms and indications for booking an exam are:
- persistent fatigue, weakness and low energy with no clear cause
- high or unstable blood pressure and heart problems
- shortness of breath, cough and tiring
- digestive problems, abdominal pain, nausea and changes in body weight
- high blood sugar, cholesterol or other metabolic problems
- swelling of the legs, changes in urination and kidney problems
- monitoring and coordinating therapy for several chronic conditions
- interpreting completed findings and assessing whether a subspecialist is needed
What the exam looks like — the process
An internal medicine exam is non-invasive and painless, and it is characterised by thoroughness. It begins with a conversation in which the internist carefully records all your symptoms, how long they have lasted and how they are connected, as well as past illnesses, operations, allergies and the complete therapy you take.
A detailed physical examination follows: measuring blood pressure and pulse, listening to the heart and lungs, examining the abdomen by palpation, checking the lymph nodes, thyroid gland, skin and assessing general condition. If needed, an ECG, laboratory or ultrasound are also done during the same visit.
At the end the internist discusses the findings with you — explaining what was established, how individual symptoms fit into the whole and what the next steps are. If needed, they suggest additional tests or refer you to a subspecialist, with a clear plan. The whole exam most often takes 20 to 40 minutes.
The advantage of an exam at Medical Time is that all additional tests and subspecialist consultations can be done in one place, so the complex picture of your health comes together quickly and reliably.
What to bring to the exam
With an internal medicine exam, earlier documentation is especially valuable, because the internist draws the most precisely from connecting findings. So bring everything you have.
We recommend that you prepare:
- all earlier findings — laboratory, ECG, ultrasound, imaging, discharge letters
- a list of the medications you take, with doses, including supplements
- details of chronic conditions, past operations and allergies
- values from home measurements (blood pressure, sugar) if you track them
- a list of questions and symptoms you want to clarify with the doctor
When you receive the report and recommendations
You receive the report of the internal medicine exam immediately, at the exam itself. The internist explains the conclusion and the interconnection of symptoms verbally, and issues a written report with the assessment, therapy and next steps at the end of the exam.
If additional tests were requested — laboratory, ECG, ultrasound or a subspecialist consultation — their results are interpreted in the context of your overall condition, and the therapy is coordinated if needed, especially when several conditions are present at once.
All documentation is kept, so that at future check-ups your condition can be compared with earlier findings and it can be tracked how the treatment is progressing.
Why have an internal medicine exam at Medical Time
At Medical Time an internal medicine exam brings together a complete assessment, an experienced team and all subspecialists and diagnostics in one place, with a fast appointment and a dedicated approach.
Our advantage is that both the internist and all subspecialists are under one roof, so complex cases are solved as a team and without delay. Instead of visiting several institutions, you complete your entire work-up and treatment in one place, with the constant coordination of your doctor who looks after the whole picture.
- a complete assessment of the internal organs and connecting symptoms into a clear picture
- experienced internists and an individual approach to every patient
- laboratory, ECG, ultrasound and subspecialists available in the same place
- coordinating therapy for several chronic conditions
- quick booking without long waiting and possible without a referral
- clear advice and a written report the same day, with digital storage of documentation
Price
The price of an internal medicine exam depends on the scope of the exam and any additional tests the doctor recommends. In the price list you can see the prices of all our doctor exams and choose the one you need.
- Internist exam
- Follow-up internal medicine exam
To book an appointment, call 062-399-888.
Frequently asked questions about the internal medicine exam
An internist is a specialist in internal medicine and deals with diseases of the internal organs in adults — the heart, lungs, digestive system, kidneys, liver, thyroid gland, metabolism and blood. They look at the whole patient and connect symptoms from different organ systems.
See an internist when your symptoms are not clearly linked to a single organ, when you have several chronic conditions at once, or when you are not sure which subspecialist to turn to. The internist will, if needed, refer you to the right specialist.
The exam includes a detailed conversation, measuring blood pressure and pulse, listening to the heart and lungs, examining the abdomen, lymph nodes and thyroid gland, and interpreting earlier findings. If needed, an ECG, laboratory or ultrasound are done during the same visit.
No. You can book an internal medicine exam directly, without a referral, usually quickly and without long waiting.
An internal medicine exam most often takes 20 to 40 minutes, because it is thorough and involves connecting several symptoms and findings.
You receive the report right at the exam, and a written report at its end. The results of additional tests are interpreted in the context of your overall condition.