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Ukrainian-speaking doctors in Italy

01.04.2023

Ukrainian-speaking doctors in Italy

Why is it difficult to find a Ukrainian-speaking doctor in Italy?

There are several reasons why it is often difficult to find a Ukrainian-speaking doctor in Italy:

● A small number of Ukrainian-speaking healthcare specialists.

There are relatively few Ukrainian-speaking people living in Italy so there are not that much Ukrainian-speaking healthcare staff in available. Large cities such as Rome, Milan and Naples have more options in this regard than provinces and villages.

● Obligatory Italian.

Doctors in Italian clinics must speak confident Italian, as the documents and the communication with patients are in Italian. Ukrainian-speaking medical specialists very often face challenges learning the Italian, which makes them less competitive in the Italian labor market.

● Legal restrictions.

Working as a doctor in a medical field in Italy is allowed only after complex nostrification of the expertise and the skills in order to obtain the licenses to practice which takes years and cost a lot, so many Ukrainian-speaking doctors give up the idea of practicing medicine in Italy.

Where and how to find a Ukrainian-speaking doctor in Italy?

There are several different options to look for a Ukrainian-speaking doctor in Italy:

● get in touch with the Russian or Ukrainian communities in Italy. Most often, there are people who can refer you to a Ukrainian-speaking doctor;

● Internet search to find websites on the information about Ukrainian-speaking doctors in Italy. Some expert medical platforms can provide the list of doctors by a region with a specified field and the contacts;

● find groups or forums of Ukrainian-speaking communities on social networks, such as Facebook, and request there. Perhaps someone from the community knows a Ukrainian-speaking doctor and can refer you to an experienced specialist;

● contact international healthcare centers or clinics in Italy. Many of them offer services in Ukrainian. Try to find their contacts and reach them to find out if they have Ukrainian-speaking doctors on staff;

● contact the embassy of your country in Italy. They can recommend a Ukrainian-speaking doctor or provide a list of Ukrainian-speaking medical facilities in Italy.

How to make an appointment with a doctor?

After you have found the Ukrainian-speaking specialist, the next step is to make an appointment with him. In Italy, there are several available options to make an appointment with a Ukrainian-speaking doctor:

1. Online booking. Most Italian clinics have sites where you can register and book an appointment with a doctor online. You need to choose a doctor of needed field and the nearest location, then choose a convenient time and fill out the registration form.

2. Registration on the phone. You can call the medical center or hospital and book an appointment. The phone number is available on a clinic's website or via Google search.

3. In-person visit to book. If you are in Italy, you can make an appointment while visiting a healthcare facility.

4. Registration by a medical specialist. If you have already visited a doctor in Italy, you can ask him to help you book an appointment with another doctor. He can fill out all the required forms and send them to the clinic you need.

Note that in order to make an appointment with a doctor in Italy, you will need an identification number, which you can get in the municipality or your embassy, as well as a health care card, which is issued by a clinic.

What is the charge for an appointment and consultation in Italy?

The cost of an appointment and consultation with a Ukrainian-speaking doctor in Italy depends on the doctor's field, the location of the clinic, the additional services included in the bill.

Usually, the price of a first-time consultation with a doctor in Italy is between 70 and 120 euros. Following consultations may be charged higher.

If you need additional tests, such as blood tests or medical treatment, the cost of services may increase significantly. Prices for extra services vary depending on the type of service and the clinic.

In addition, the cost of an appointment with a doctor may depend on your health insurance if you have it. If so, it partially covers the expenses.

Some clinics in Italy provide discounts for pensioners or the patients with a low income or from large families.

Online consultation with a doctor in Italy

Italy, unlike other countries, has a unified telemedicine system (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) which is a public healthcare service that provides online consultations with doctors.

Other public clinics and hospitals in Italy may also provide online consultations with doctors. In addition, many private doctors and clinics in Italy provide online consultations via the platforms such as Skype or Zoom. You can clarify that in Google or on the website of the clinic you have selected.

However, you must speak Italian to implement the above options, as most doctors provide services in Italian, while it can be very challenging to find a Ukrainian-speaking doctor.

Advantages of Video-Doc online consultation with a doctor

Video-Doc is an online platform that allows you to get a consultation with a Ukrainian-speaking doctor from any point of the Globe. The Video-Doc online service is convenient for citizens of Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia who need medical advice while in Italy.

Video-Doc has following advantages if compared to other online services:

Easy access

You can get a doctor's consultation anywhere and anytime, as long as you have access to the Internet. This is convenient if you are in a distant location to a clinic or hospital, too busy to ride there or in severe condition.

Efficiency

The Video-Doc platform provides instant and efficient access to Ukrainian-speaking doctors while you avoid waiting in lines at a clinic or hospital. You can get a doctor's consultation in a few minutes after the booking.

Quality

Doctors on the Video-Doc platform are thoroughly selected and have the required licensing and experience for you to be sure you are getting the expert medical advice and recommendations from an experienced doctor.

Privacy

Video-Doc is committed to protecting your privacy. All consultations are provided one-to-one and protected by a password. Your medical data and information is protected according to the Privacy Policy standards.

Convenience

You do not need to leave your home to get a doctor's consultation. You can save time and money on the ride to the clinic or hospital, as well as on parking. In addition, online consultations with doctors are an option for the disabled or the patients in severe condition.

Video-Doc is an affordable, easy-to-use and convenient service that provides a high-class medical service for Ukrainians, Kazakhs, Belarusians and Russians.

Charge for an online appointment with a doctor

Video-Doc is an online platform that offers consultations with Ukrainian-speaking doctors from different fields (general practice, pediatrics, surgery). You can select a doctor and get a consultation at a convenient time.

The charges for consultations on Video-Doc may vary depending on the type of consultation, the field of the doctor and the time selected. It ranges between 25-60 euros.

To make an appointment for a consultation on Video-Doc, you need to register on the website, choose the specialist and pay for the consultation in any convenient way. After that, you will receive all the details about the consultation by the e-mail.

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