Online Specialist Consultations in English — Italy

The online doctor is a GP: first contact, acute illness, prescriptions, the decision about what comes next. A specialist consultation goes deeper into one field — endocrinology, neurology, oncology — and suits second opinions, chronic conditions and results that need an expert reading. If in doubt, the GP is the cheaper first step and will point you on.

No. You book directly, without an Italian GP’s request, a health card or a referral letter.

Yes, and you should: the booking confirmation explains how to send letters, scans, blood tests and medication lists in advance, handled encrypted. The specialist reads them before the call, so the time on video is spent on answers rather than on reading.

Yes. Send the reports, the imaging and the proposed plan; the specialist reviews them and tells you, in English, whether they agree, what the alternatives are and what questions to take back to the treating team.

If you take warfarin or a similar anticoagulant, the specialist manages your INR values remotely: you send each reading, receive the dose adjustment and the date of the next test, by video or telephone, with a package covering eight checks. Useful when a long stay in Italy interrupts monitoring at home.

Where they judge it clinically appropriate, yes: a private Italian prescription as a PDF, valid in Italian pharmacies for non-controlled medicines. It is never guaranteed before the consultation, and public-system or controlled-substance prescriptions cannot be issued. Some medicines require a paper original, which is posted for a small extra charge.

The specialist tells you which tests are worth doing and can request private ones. Public-system (SSN) requests cannot be issued. Blood tests, ECGs and some ultrasound scans can be carried out at your address through our diagnostics service where it reaches you.

Endocrinology and diabetology, internal medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, haematology, allergy and immunology, physiatry, functional medicine, psychiatry and anticoagulant monitoring. For anything else, ask: we will tell you honestly what is available.

Yes. Follow-ups on a condition diagnosed in Italy, or a second opinion before travelling for treatment, take place from any country. Reports are in English; prescriptions remain Italian documents, valid in Italy.

A first specialist video consultation starts from € 89; the exact fee of each specialist is shown before you book, and follow-ups with the same specialist are offered at a reduced fee. The fee is taken at confirmation and charged only after the consultation; cancellations with less than 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.