Adolescent health: a branch of medicine in its own right
Too old for the paediatrician, not quite in the adult world: teenagers occupy a medical in-between where many slip through the net. Adolescent medicine exists precisely for them.
Why see a doctor when you feel healthy
Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar: several risk factors develop silently for years, without any symptoms. A regular check-up with your GP makes it possible to spot them before they cause problems, adjust your lifestyle and bring your vaccinations up to date.
It's also the chance to ask all those questions you keep for “next time”: sleep, stress, diet, aches and pains that come and go. A check-up is a moment for you, not just a list of tests.
Guidelines by age
These guidelines are indicative: your doctor will adapt them to your situation, your family history and your lifestyle.
- Between 20 and 40 : a check-up every 2 to 3 years is generally enough, in the absence of any particular risk factor.
- Between 40 and 65 : a check-up every 1 to 2 years makes sense, with closer monitoring of blood pressure, cholesterol and the recommended screenings.
- After 65 : an annual check-up is advised. It's also the age when fall prevention, bone health and staying mobile become more important, areas our team follows closely.
What happens during a check-up
A check-up consultation generally lasts 20 to 30 minutes. It starts with a conversation about your general health, your habits and any concerns you may have, followed by a clinical examination. If necessary, your doctor orders a blood test or further tests, which can be done directly in our on-site laboratory, at Montreux station.
You leave with a clear picture of your health, and a simple plan if something needs following up.
No regular doctor in the area yet?
That's the case for many residents of the Vaud Riviera, expats, students and newcomers. Having a doctor who knows you changes everything: consistent follow-up, a single centralised record, and quick referral to the right specialist when needed.
At Quai Santé, 8 general practitioners are accepting new patients, with complementary expertise: care of patients with chronic conditions, adolescent medicine, geriatric medicine, micronutrition. Appointments are booked by phone on 021 964 30 00.
The hardest part is making the appointment
The rest is simple: our medical centre is in the Montreux railway station (SBB) building, Avenue des Alpes 74. Step off the train and you're there.
Been a long time since your last check-up? Book an appointment on 021 964 30 00.
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. In a life-threatening emergency, call 144. Medical disclaimer
