Ukrainian-speaking doctors in Poland

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

Moving to a new country, most people face some challenges including the search for good doctors and medical assistance for them and their family, let alone issues with the language barrier. Despite many Ukrainian-speaking people live in Poland, having a Ukrainian-speaking doctor is a lucky chance, which is more realistic in large cities such as Warsaw (Warszawa), Krakow (Kraków), Lodz (Łódź), Wroclaw (Wrocław), Poznan (Poznań), Gdansk (Gdańsk) compared to towns.

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

Polish is the official language in Poland so the healthcare is Polish speaking. However, there are some Ukrainian-speaking doctors. The best option for their search is to contact local medical facility or a public organization for foreigners in Poland. They will help you find an expert, book an appointment and resolve your issue.

Alternatively, you can search in forums, social networks, or just “call a friend”.

Each of these options has its pros and cons. However, there is no guarantee that the specialist in the field you need available in your region.

How to make an appointment with a doctor?

Note that there are different types of medical facility in Poland such as private or public hospitals, clinics and polyclinics. Clarify the services you need and what documents are required for registration before making an appointment.

There are several options for booking an appointment with a Ukrainian-speaking doctor in Poland:

Contact the clinic. If you have selected the medical facility for registration, book an appointment there. For registration, the clinic may ask your medical documents, ID and a permit in Poland.
Make your booking via phone call. You can find a phone number of a doctor or a medical facility, call there and book an appointment.
Book an online appointment with a doctor. There are different online services that may provide an appointment with a doctor in Poland.

How much is a consultation with a doctor in Poland?

Poland provides free medical care for Polish and European Union residents. Unfortunately, due to staff shortages, you can wait for a free appointment with a Ukrainian-speaking doctor weeks or even months.

In private medical practice, the charge for a Russian or Ukrainian speaking doctor can vary significantly depending on the medical facility and the doctor's specialization.

On average, the cost of an appointment with a general practitioner (family doctor) can range from PLN 100 to 200 (about USD 25-50). The charges for consultations with narrow experts may be even higher, depending on the specialization and expertise of the doctor.

Online consultation with a doctor in Poland has following benefits:

Easy and convenient access as you can talk to your doctor from any place with the Internet access while there is no ride to a clinic.
Save your time and money. You can save both time and money. You do not need to spend money on the ride, wait in lines and waste precious time.
Available for people unable to visit the hospital. Online appointments with doctors are the best option for the disabled or people in bad condition who cannot visit the hospital in person.
Privacy ethics. If you want to keep your health issues in secret, an online consultation is the opportunity to get a private consultation.
An extended list of doctors and specialists. An online appointment provides an option to contact doctors from different cities expanding the selection of experts.

An online appointment will do as the first consultation or clarifying session to monitor the disease after the primary diagnosis.

The benefits of an online consultation with a doctor on Video-Doc.

Video-Doc is one of the largest online healthcare platforms that offers online consultations with doctors and other healthcare services.

The Video-Doc is a great opportunity for Ukrainian, Belarus, Kazakh and Russian people to get an online consultation with any specialist via a mobile phone or computer. The service has a convenient and intuitive interface.

Get the advice of the needed expert on your health issue in Russian or Ukrainian while staying home. Video-Doc provides an extended selection of doctors from different fields such as paediatricians, general practitioners, etc.

While in Poland, forget the discomfort of visiting a doctor to whom you cannot explain clearly. Visit the Video-Doc website, book an appointment with a Ukrainian-speaking doctor and get advice. The doctor will send you an SMS or email with a prescription in case you need medicine after examination. You can buy it at any pharmacy in Poland.

Video-Doc is available 24/7 for Ukrainians, Kazakhs, Belarusians and Russians in Poland. No waiting, no wasting time or even a day on the ride, no stress that you cannot find a Ukrainian-speaking doctor. Take an advantage of Video-Doc as it we designed it to deliver health and comfort.

Forget about catching an infection while waiting in line, as well as discomfort from a long wait. Video-Doc guarantees you efficient, safe and comfortable service while you are staying home!

Charges and booking an appointment for an online consultation with a doctor.

To book an appointment for a consultation, just register. The registration is simple and does not ask too much questions. After that, you can book an appointment via phone or video call or chat with our administrator. There is always the most convenient option for you.

The charges for the consultation depend on the specialist and range from 25 to 64 euros. We can advise you in case if you are not sure which specialist to request. Our team speak your language and ready to assist with your request!

On our website you can get online consultation of doctors of the following medical specialties: