Checkup

Most people fail to pay due attention to their health and never undergo regular medical examinations. This results in the late diagnosis of diseases that have already turned incurable. The adoption of annual checkups in polyclinics was to solve the problem of late diagnosis of the most common disorders. However, few people come to the doctor for examinations even though they are free and can be done on any day convenient for the patient. Such an attitude entails late diagnosis of many diseases significantly impairing the patient’s life quality.

What Is Checkup?

A checkup is a set of purposeful medical examinations and specialist consultations aimed at the current health assessment. A checkup is a better version of a prophylactic medical examination. It is a paid service. Moreover, the exams included in a specific checkup program can be selected according to your peculiarities and predisposition to certain diseases. During a checkup, you can also have genetic testing to predict risks for certain conditions.

The program is designed so that a person can have the biggest possible number of tests and examinations in one visit and get detailed information about their health in a very short time. The obtained data will help make an individual prescription to prevent the occurrence and further progression of the detected disorders. It should be remembered that not all diseases declare themselves through clinical signs and can be revealed only through regular medical examinations.

Who Might Need a Checkup?

All people aged 20–40, even those who have no obvious complaints and feel perfect, should have checkups every 3–5 years. People aged 40+ should have examinations every year to diagnose diseases early.

People with a positive family history should devote special attention to their health. If one has cancer, diabetes, or heart and vascular problems, their children are exposed to a higher risk of developing similar diseases in the future. Regular medical examinations and consultations of qualified specialists will help stay healthy and prevent serious complications.

It is advisable that you have checkups if you:

  • are healthy and have no complaints;
  • have some complaints of unknown origin;
  • are vulnerable to certain disorders;
  • have chronic diseases;
  • live in an area with unfavorable environmental conditions;
  • plan for a baby (in this case, both parents-to-be should have a checkup);
  • experience extreme physical and mental stress;
  • have unhealthy habits (smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs).

What Checkup Programs Are Available?

The choice of the necessary checkup depends on many factors: age, gender, genetic predisposition, present diseases, and many others. A medical examination can include just one or several different programs.

It is a therapist who gives the patient an initial consultation and selects the necessary tests and examinations. The specialist compiles a detailed case history and investigates complaints and risk factors for the most common diseases. If you have the results of previous examinations or findings, you should take them with you to the appointment: this will enable the doctor to see any changes in your health.

The basic checkup includes almost the same range of examinations that are offered by public hospitals: as a rule, these are a complete blood count and clinical urine test, X-ray, electrocardiography, and external examination by a physician. Usually, it takes an hour to do these basic tests and examinations, after which you will get information about your health and recommendations from the doctor.

A complete medical examination includes an assessment of the functions of the most important body organ systems. The range of examinations included in a full checkup depends on age, physical status, and gender.

A full checkup usually involves several steps. The first step includes a visit to a general practitioner, who collects detailed information about the patient’s health, risk factors, unhealthy habits, etc., thus getting a fuller picture of their health status.

The second step is visiting specialized doctors. This may include consultations with a neurologist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, gynecologist or urologist, surgeon, cardiologist, or dentist. The third step is tests and examinations prescribed by specialized doctors. The patient also does a complete blood count and clinical urine test, X-ray, ECG, and any other examinations prescribed. The fourth step is the final one. Having collected all the test results, the patient comes back to the doctor for detailed explanations and recommendations.

If the examinations revealed some abnormalities, the doctor prescribes treatment, gives recommendations on the diet, exercise and schedules follow-up visits. All this is important for preserving health.

The checkup duration depends on the number of consultations and examinations included, but on average, it takes about one week.

Specialized checkups involve the examination of a certain body organ system. Its choice depends on the patient’s complaints, genetic predisposition, or past illnesses. There are checkups for examining the cardiovascular and digestive systems or diagnosing gynecological conditions and urologic diseases.

Cancer screening is another popular type of checkup, which is compulsory for people who had cancer or have a family history of cancer. A malignant tumor often grows without being noticed and becomes unresectable, thus making the cure almost improbable. For such patients, regular checkups are vital.

In addition to the standard list of tests, cancer screening includes a tumor marker test. To get the fullest possible picture, experts may recommend genetic testing, which shows a person’s predisposition to certain diseases. During the genetic testing, laboratorians decode the DNA. In most cases, they use blood samples; however, modern laboratories can analyze other body fluids (e.g., saliva). The obtained data help treat and prevent certain diseases.

It is important to hear a specialist’s opinion after each examination. For example, if a genetic test shows a person has a predisposition to diabetes, this does not mean that this disease is unavoidable: it just indicates the person is at risk of a certain disease. This information is to encourage them to have preventive examinations or treatment, follow a proper diet, and eliminate other risk factors.

Thus, a checkup is an essential procedure for those people who care about their health. A complete medical examination makes it possible to diagnose diseases early and prevent their further progression.

What to Do If a Checkup Shows There May Be Some Health Problems?

If problems are found during the tests, consultation, or examination, the doctor is to give clear explanations at the next appointment. If an evident disorder is present, the doctor prescribes some treatment. If the person is highly likely to develop the disease, they are given recommendations, which will help prevent it if complied with.

Hospitals — 11

Checkup — лечение в Hadassah hospital

Jerusalem, Israel

Average speed of response

Average level of demand

  • 1913 – foundation year
  • 1 189 beds
  • 850 specialists

Hadassah is a medical center considered one of the largest in Israel, where patients worldwide undergo examination, treatment, and recovery. The hospital is located in Jerusalem, there are two locations: Mount Scopus and Hadassah Ein Karem.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Rambam Medical Center

Haifa, Israel

Average speed of response

Average level of demand

  • 1 000 beds
  • 6 labs,
  • 36 inpatient departments
  • 45 outpatient departments

One of Israel’s leading public hospitals, Rambam, is located in the city of Haifa and has everything necessary to provide first-class medical service to patients worldwide. Here they carry out diagnostics, therapy, and rehabilitation of children and adults with various ailments, ranging from hearing and vision problems to malignant tumors of internal organs.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Average speed of response

Average level of demand

  • 1948 – foundation year
  • 1000 beds
  • 3 400 medical personnel
  • 460 specialists

The Yitzhak Shamir Hospital is a modern center for treatment and diagnostics, which, in terms of the number of patients and staff, as well as the range of services provided, ranks 3rd among the state medical institutions. It occupies an area of about 0.3 hectares and is located in Beer Yaakov. Until 2017, the clinic was called Asaf HaRofe and was renamed in honor of the Israeli Prime Minister in the early 90s of the twentieth century.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Jerusalem, Israel

Average speed of response

Average level of demand

  • 1 000 beds
  • 30 inpatient departments
  • 70 outpatient departments
  • 28 000 surgeries per annum
  • 150 000 patients per annum

Shaare Zedek is a hospital with more than a century of history (founded in 1902) with 1,000 beds and a wide range of medical services for patients from Israel and other countries. It was initially located on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem but was subsequently moved to the western part of the city. Since 2013, a branch of the Bikur Holim clinic has been operating with two maternity wards and offices of specialized specialists.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Quick response time

High demand among patients

  • 150 departments
  • 500 specialists
  • 25 000 surgeries per annum
  • 94 000 patients per annum

The Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is one of the three largest Israeli hospitals, and even after being renamed in 1973, it is known among patients as the Ichilov clinic. People come here for primary examinations and verification of diagnoses, emergency care, and a wide range of surgical interventions, as well as for recovery and preventive tests. The hospital has gained popularity not only among residents but also among foreign tourists who are interested in receiving first-class medical services at reasonable prices.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Assuta Hospital

Tel Aviv, Israel

Quick response time

High demand among patients

  • 1934 – foundation year
  • 400 beds
  • 765 specialists
  • 90 000 surgeries annually

The Assuta clinic chain ranks 7th in terms of profitability among Israeli medical institutions and attracts thousands of medical tourists from different parts of the world. The hospital’s history began in 1934, and the founder is Dr. Ben-Zion Harel, who arrived from Germany before the founding of Israel and opened a small center in Tel Aviv. Now, in addition to the main building, which occupies eight hectares, the network includes ten more clinics and dozens of clinical and inpatient departments throughout Israel.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Herzliya medical center

Herzliya, Israel

Average speed of response

Average level of demand

  • 550 specialists
  • 120 departments
  • 8 000 patients annually
  • 20 000 surgeries annually

Topping many popularity ratings among Israeli and foreign patients, Herzliya Medical Center is a new-generation medical facility where patients can expect prompt and qualified care at fair prices.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Sheba Medical Center

Ramat-Gan, Israel

Average response speed

Average level of demand

  • 150 departments
  • 1990 beds
  • 1000+ medical specialists
  • 1M+ patients yearly

Having gone from an ordinary military hospital to an internationally recognized medical center, the Sheba Clinic has a huge clinical, rehabilitation, and research base, annually occupying the highest high positions in the ratings of Israeli hospitals. It has the status of a university center and about 150 departments. Sheba actively cooperates with other medical institutions in Israel, the USA, Germany, Japan, and other countries.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Döbling Private Hospital (Privatklinik Döbling)

Vienna, Austria

Quick response time

High demand among patients

  • 26 medical units
  • 6 specialized centers
  • 160 beds
  • over 14,000 patients a year

The Austrian clinic Döbling (Döbling Privatklinik) is located in Vienna. It has been operating since 1987, today it is considered one of the best medical institutions in Europe. The clinic has a wide range of specializations and offers high-quality diagnostics and medical services.

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Free of charge

Checkup — лечение в Vienna General Hospital—Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien

Vienna, Austria

Average speed of response

Average level of demand

  • Founded in 1693
  • 2,137 beds
  • 1,464 specialists
  • 26 multidisciplinary clinics
  • 42 clinical institutes

A modern advanced university hospital with over three hundred years of history and thousands of employees. AKH is the oldest university hospital in Europe. With the capacity of 30 clinics and partner institutions, the Central Clinical Hospital of Vienna is rightfully considered one of the largest and most popular medical institutions among patients (including foreigners) in the country. AKH is called “a city within a city” because its vast territory has everything necessary for living, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating patients, as well as accommodating their accompanying persons.

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Checkup — лечение в Wiener Privatklinik

Vienna, Austria

Quick response time

In high demand among patients

  • Founded in 1929
  • 7 specialized departments
  • 130 beds
  • 4 operating theatres

Wiener Privatklinik is a hospital successfully operating since 1929 in the heart of the Austrian capital, where it successfully helps to fight a variety of cardiological, neurological, urological, oncological, and other diseases. In addition to the highest quality of medical care, the Vienna Private Hospital is distinguished by its advantageous location and efficient organization of treatment.

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Free of charge

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