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Making a Doctor Appointment
Use these phrases to call a clinic, talk to the staff, and get a time to see a doctor.
Key Phrases
Voice
Booking an appointment · 3 ways to say it
I need to make an appointment.
neutralCan I schedule an appointment?
politeUS
Can I book an appointment?
politeUK
Registering as a patient · 2 ways to say it
I am a new patient.
neutralSay this before you give your name
Do you take new patients?
casualAsk this if you do not have a doctor at this clinic
Expressing urgency · 2 ways to say it
It is an emergency.
neutralOnly say this for very serious problems
I feel really sick. Can I come in today?
casualAsking about times · 2 ways to say it
When can the doctor see me?
neutralDo you have any time today?
casualConfirming the time · 2 ways to say it
Thursday at three o'clock is good.
neutralThat works for me.
casualPractice Dialogue
Patient
Hi, I need to make an appointment.
Receptionist
Sure. Are you a new patient?
Patient
No, I saw Dr. Lee last year.
Receptionist
Okay. What is the problem today?
Patient
I have a bad cough and I feel really sick.
Receptionist
We have time at three o'clock this afternoon. Can you come then?
Patient
Yes, that works for me. Thank you.
Receptionist
Great. See you at three.