Online Paediatrician in English — Video Consultations for Italy

For the common illnesses of childhood, largely yes: a paediatrician learns a great deal from how a child looks, breathes, moves and interacts on camera, plus your account and a photo of any rash. What cannot be done is examining ears, chest or tummy — the paediatrician says when that is needed and where to get it.

A baby under three months with a fever, any difficulty breathing, a child who is unusually drowsy or floppy, signs of dehydration, a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass, or a parent’s strong instinct that something is wrong: these go to the paediatric emergency department (pronto soccorso pediatrico) without waiting for a video slot.

Keep the child drinking, dress them lightly, note the temperatures and the times you gave any medicine, and photograph any rash in daylight. Bring the medicine boxes to the call: the paediatrician checks names and doses against the child’s weight.

Where clinically appropriate, yes, as a private Italian prescription in PDF form with the dose for your child’s weight, accepted by Italian pharmacies for non-controlled medicines. Prescribing is never promised before the consultation; it depends on what the paediatrician sees and hears. Some medicines require a paper original, which is posted for a small charge.

Yes, at least for part of the call: seeing the child is most of the assessment. Babies on a lap, toddlers playing in the background, teenagers speaking for themselves — the paediatrician adapts, and will say if a part of the conversation is better held with parents only.

Yes. Italian brand names, syrups sold in different strengths, drops and suppositories confuse most foreign parents; the paediatrician tells you what each box is, the right dose for your child’s weight, how often, and which not to combine.

Where clinically appropriate, yes: absence certificates for international schools, fit-to-travel letters and non-competitive sports certificates are issued on Medelit headed paper. Italian public-system certificates cannot be issued by video.

Requests are accepted seven days a week. A paediatrician proposes a time within a day or two, depending on their diary; many of our GPs also see children and are listed on the same booking page, usually with a time within hours. For anything that cannot wait, a paediatric home visit can be arranged in the cities we cover.

Yes. Follow-ups on an illness treated during your stay, or a question after you have flown home, take place from any country. Prescriptions remain Italian documents, valid in Italy.

A first paediatric video consultation starts from € 110; the paediatrician’s exact fee is visible before you book, and follow-ups are offered at a reduced fee. Payment is taken at confirmation and charged after the consultation; cancellations with under 48 hours’ notice are charged in full.

With Medelit, you can check availability and fees at your address directly on our website. Simply enter your address, choose your preferred clinician based on their profile, qualifications and fees, and book online. No membership required.

Fees vary by clinician and specialisation. With Medelit, each clinician sets their own fees, which are fully transparent when you check availability — so you can choose based on both expertise and cost. There are no hidden fees or membership charges.

A home visit is ideal when you have mobility issues, are caring for a child or a relative, are too unwell to travel, need attention outside surgery hours, are travelling or new to Italy, or simply prefer the privacy and comfort of home or your hotel.

Every Medelit clinician is fully registered with the relevant Italian professional body, holds professional indemnity insurance, and has been individually vetted through background checks, reference verification, and interviews with our medical directors. All speak English.

Absolutely. When you check availability, you can view each clinician's profile, qualifications, specialisations and fees. For follow-ups, you can request the same clinician for continuity of care.

Give your preferred time when you book: the professional offers that time or the closest one they have free, and you see live availability at your address before you choose. For medical emergencies, always call 112.

Medelit is available in Italy’s major cities and many surrounding areas. Enter your address to check availability where you are staying.

Yes. Medelit clinicians visit wherever you need them — your home, hotel room, office or workplace. This is particularly valued by travellers, expats and companies requiring on-site services.

You receive a comprehensive report in English. Your Medelit clinician can coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and any additional services needed — all organised through Medelit.

No referral is needed. You can book directly with any Medelit clinician. If you have a letter from your own doctor, our practitioners are happy to take it into account.