Making a Doctor Appointment
Use these phrases to schedule a medical appointment, explain how urgently you need to be seen, and handle the basic registration process at a clinic.
Key Phrases
Quiero pedir una cita con el médico.
neutralI want to make an appointment with the doctor.
The standard way to ask. In some countries like Argentina, 'un turno' is used instead of 'una cita'.
¿Puedo ver a un médico hoy?
casualCan I see a doctor today?
Direct, useful if you walk into an urgent care clinic.
Me siento muy mal.
casualI feel very bad.
Necesito un médico rápido. Es una urgencia.
neutralI need a doctor fast. It's an emergency.
Use this to ask for immediate medical attention.
¿Tienen algo libre esta tarde?
neutralDo you have anything free this afternoon?
Using the plural 'tienen' addresses the clinic staff generally.
¿A qué hora tiene la próxima cita?
politeWhat time do you have the next appointment?
Using 'tiene' (usted) is a polite way to address the receptionist.
No puedo a esa hora. Tengo que trabajar.
neutralI can't at that time. I have to work.
Sí, esa hora es perfecta. Gracias.
politeYes, that time is perfect. Thank you.
A polite and clear way to accept the proposed time.
Es mi primera vez aquí.
casualIt's my first time here.
A very common, direct way to say you are a new patient.
¿Tengo que completar un formulario?
neutralDo I have to fill out a form?