Making a Doctor Appointment
These essential phrases will help you call a clinic, register as a new patient, and secure a doctor's appointment even when it is urgent.
Key Phrases
Devo prendere un appuntamento con il dottore.
neutralI need to make an appointment with the doctor.
A direct and common way to state your need without using complex grammar.
Posso prenotare una visita, per favore?
politeCan I book an appointment, please?
Using 'posso' (can I) is a polite and simple alternative to the conditional tense.
Sono un nuovo paziente.
neutralI am a new patient.
Use this straightforward phrase if you have never been to this clinic before.
È la mia prima volta qui. Cosa devo fare?
politeIt's my first time here. What do I have to do?
A polite way to ask the staff to guide you through the registration process.
Sto molto male. Posso venire oggi?
casualI feel very sick. Can I come today?
Directly states your condition to stress the immediate urgency.
È molto urgente. Avete un orario libero oggi?
politeIt's very urgent. Do you have a free time today?
A polite but firm way to ask for a same-day appointment.
Quando c'è posto?
casualWhen is there space?
A quick, informal way to ask when you can be seen.
A che ora posso venire?
neutralWhat time can I come?
Clear and straightforward, using the basic modal verb 'posso'.
Qual è il primo orario libero?
politeWhat is the first free time?
Polite and specific, typically used when speaking to the receptionist.