Check-up

Your check-up begins with a relaxed conversation. Our interdisciplinary team takes the time to get to know your medical history, complaints, family background and your daily life. We want to understand how you live, what burdens you and what matters to you. Only then do lab values and measurements gain meaning.

This is followed by the physical examination. We measure blood pressure, pulse and weight, listen to the heart and lungs and check what is relevant for your age and your situation. This includes a blood draw, the scope of which we tailor to you together, from the basic values to specific markers if your history suggests it.

We talk about topics that often get lost in a hectic everyday life. How do you sleep? How do you move? How do you deal with stress? These questions are not an afterthought; they are part of the core of an honest assessment of where you stand. You do not have to gloss over anything; with us it is about clarity, not about good grades.

In the end we put the pieces together. You learn where you stand, what is going well and what you should watch out for. If something stands out, we calmly discuss the next steps. If everything is in order, we tell you that just as clearly. You go home with a clear picture and a concrete plan.

A check-up is worthwhile not only when something hurts. On the contrary, the best time is often when you generally feel well and simply want certainty. Prevention means looking early, while you still have many options.

Many people come to us because they have had a milestone birthday and want to know their values. Others have a family predisposition, such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, and want to have their own risk assessed. Still others sense that their energy is fading without being able to say exactly why.

Even if you have not seen a doctor for a long time, a check-up is a good start. You need no referral and no specific reason. The wish to gain clarity about your health is enough.

We tailor the scope to you, to your age, your sex and your life situation. For younger people, a solid foundation is the priority. With the years, certain preventive topics come more strongly into focus, and we discuss with you which age-appropriate examinations now suit you.

Especially when you are very busy at work, a regular check-up is a wise investment. One hour every one to two years can do a lot, because much can be detected early and managed well. You take care of your health before it makes itself known.

You reach us directly, without the detour of a referral. As a rule we find an appointment within 48 hours that fits your calendar. You tell us briefly what it is about; everything else we clarify on site at ease.

It is best to come fasting, that is a few hours before the appointment without eating, if we are taking blood. You may drink water. If you take medications, bring a list or take a photo of the packaging. Earlier findings, a vaccination record or reports from other doctors help us get a complete picture. If you have none of these to hand, that is no problem; we then start together.

You will find the practice at Utoquai 37 in Zürich. You will not be processed in passing. A full hour is reserved for your check-up, so that there is enough room for conversation, examination and discussion of the results.

The lab values that are directly available we discuss with you at the same appointment. For values that need some lab time, we contact you afterwards reliably and explain the results, rather than leaving you alone with a slip of paper.

If further steps arise from the check-up, we accompany you. That may be a check-up in a few months, a targeted additional examination or a referral to a specialist if it becomes necessary. You remain in our care and do not have to organise yourself through the system.

Do I need a referral? No. You can contact us directly; a referral is not necessary for the check-up.

How long does a check-up take? We reserve a full hour for your appointment, so that conversation, examination and discussion of the results all have room at ease. Do I have to come fasting?

For the blood draw it makes sense not to eat for a few hours beforehand. You may drink water. We tell you at the time of booking what applies to you.

Do I get my results straight away? The directly available values we discuss with you at the same appointment. For values that need lab time, we contact you afterwards and explain them to you.

Does health insurance cover the costs? Whether and to what extent a check-up is covered by your insurance depends on your contract and your situation. We are happy to clarify this with you in advance, so that you have no surprises.

How often should I have a check-up? That depends on your age, your health and your risk. For many, a rhythm of one to two years is suitable; after the first appointment we recommend an interval that suits you.

Prevention only works if you feel taken seriously. That is exactly our standard. At Dein Team fürs Leben you are not a number pushed through a tight schedule. You get the time that a good assessment of where you stand really needs.

The practice is run by all interdisciplinary colleagues with a clear attitude. Good medicine begins with listening. Before we measure, we want to understand. Before we judge, we want to ask. This approach makes the difference between a quick finding and an assessment that really suits you.

We believe that you should understand your health. That is why we explain findings in clear language and tell you honestly what they mean. You should not leave the practice with more questions than you came with, but with a plan you can follow.

Our location in Zürich is easy to reach, and our short waiting times are no accident but part of our promise. When you need an appointment, you should not have to wait weeks. As a rule we see each other within 48 hours.

A check-up is the simplest way to start with us and to take your health actively into your own hands. Whether as regular prevention or as a first step after a longer break, we accompany you as equals and beyond the single appointment. Because we are Dein Team fürs Leben, and we stand by that with our name.