Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is the broadest field of adult medicine. It deals with the body's organ systems, from the cardiovascular system through the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and metabolism to the immune system. In practice this means you can come to us with almost any health question and we find out together what lies behind it.

Typical reasons are persistent tiredness, fever, cough, abdominal pain, headaches, dizziness, palpitations, changes in weight or simply the feeling that something is not right. Even if you only want a second opinion or wish to understand a finding from elsewhere, you are in the right place with us.

As internists we think in terms of connections. One symptom can have many causes, and several complaints are often related. This is exactly what general internal medicine is for, so that someone keeps the bigger picture in view rather than looking at each organ in isolation.

We accompany you acutely, when something new arises, and long-term, when you have a chronic condition. Over time this builds a picture of you that makes every individual assessment more precise.

It begins with the conversation. We take 60 minutes so that you can describe your complaints at ease and we can ask targeted questions. Your history, your medications, your daily life and your worries all belong to this, because they give us the most important clues.

This is followed by the physical examination. Depending on the question, we supplement it with blood tests, an ECG, a urine test or further tests that we carry out directly in the practice. We explain each step to you and why we are doing it.

Once the results are in, we discuss them with you in clear and honest terms. You should understand what we have found, what it means and what options you have. The further plan grows out of this shared understanding.

Sometimes additional imaging or the assessment of a specialist is needed. In that case we arrange the referral, coordinate the appointments and bring the findings back together with us, so that you do not lose track between different places.

Many internal conditions run their course over years. High blood pressure, diabetes, raised blood lipids, thyroid disorders or chronic gastrointestinal complaints need reliable, continuous care rather than a single intervention. This is precisely one of our core tasks.

We set up your treatment together with you, regularly check how you respond to it and adjust it when something changes. In doing so we make sure your medications fit together and that the therapy fits your life, not the other way around.

Because you have a steady point of reference with us, we do not have to go over your story from scratch every time. That saves time, avoids duplicate examinations and makes it easier to recognise early warning signs.

Prevention is part of this for us. We talk with you about risks, about sensible examinations for your age and about what you can do yourself. The aim is for you to stay healthy and not only come when things are already serious.

Especially when several specialists are involved in your health, it is easy to lose track. Findings sit in different places, recommendations contradict one another, and in the end no one knows any more who decided what. This is where our role as a coordinating point of contact comes into play.

We bring the threads together. If you need a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist or another specialist, we arrange the referral and make sure the results come back to us. That way one place remains that knows the overall picture and makes the decisions with you.

The same applies to your medications. We keep an eye on what you receive from which source and check whether everything works together sensibly. Unnecessary or contradictory prescriptions can be avoided this way.

For you this means less effort and more security. You do not have to mediate between practices yourself or carry findings back and forth. We take on this work so that you can focus on your health.

Do I need a referral to come to you? No. You can contact us directly; a referral is not necessary.

How quickly do I get an appointment? You usually receive an appointment at our practice in Zürich within 48 hours. How long does a consultation last?

We plan 60 minutes per consultation, so that there really is time to discuss your concerns and nothing is rushed. Who looks after me at Dein Team fürs Leben? Your steady point of contact is Prof.

Dr. K. Sc.

As your medical guide, he takes time for you and your concerns. He works hand in hand with our interdisciplinary team, which consists exclusively of experienced specialists. In the background, Prof.

Dr. Glökler, as a specialist in cardiology and general internal medicine, secures the medical quality of every treatment through his supervision. For you this means personal and trustworthy care, supported by the knowledge of an entire body of specialists.

What is the difference between family medicine and internal medicine? The two overlap strongly. As internists we are your first point of contact for health questions and at the same time specialised in the diseases of the internal organs and metabolic processes.

When should I rather go to hospital or the emergency department? In the case of life-threatening signs such as severe chest pain, shortness of breath, paralysis or severe malaise, please call 144 immediately or go to the nearest emergency department. For anything that needs assessment but is not acutely threatening, we are the right place.