FAQ’s

Private GP & Women’s Health FAQs

Dr Raquel Delgado provides private GP consultations in English and Spanish, both online and in-person (Estepona only). Services include assessment of new and ongoing health concerns, medication reviews and private prescriptions, chronic disease management, health checks, blood test reviews, and referrals for scans, further investigations or specialist care when clinically appropriate.

No. You do not need to register as a patient. You can book a private GP appointment whenever you need medical advice or care, whether you live in Estepona or the Costa del Sol, are visiting the area, or need an online consultation from elsewhere in Spain.

Yes. Dr Raquel Delgado is a bilingual Spanish and English-speaking private GP who lived and worked in the UK for 30 years. She has over 20 years of experience working as a GP in the UK and offers consultations entirely in English or Spanish. In-person appointments are available in Estepona, with online consultations available across Spain.

Yes. If you have run out of your regular medication while living in or visiting Spain, Dr Raquel Delgado can review your medical history and current treatment and, when clinically appropriate, issue a private prescription. Controlled Drugs are not issued by this service.

Yes. Following a medical consultation and clinical assessment, Dr Raquel Delgado can issue private electronic prescriptions that can be dispensed at pharmacies across Spain. Prescribing decisions are based on your medical history, current medication and individual clinical needs.

Yes. Dr Raquel Delgado can arrange blood tests and other investigations when clinically appropriate, including imaging such as X-rays, ultrasound scans, CT scans and MRI scans. Results can be reviewed and explained during a follow-up consultation, with onward referral to a specialist when necessary.

Yes. Dr Raquel Delgado offers personalised health checks and screening based on your age, medical history, family history and individual risk factor. This may include blood tests, cardiovascular and metabolic assessments , diabetes and cholesterol screening and other investigations when clinically indicated. Results are reviewed and explained with clear recommendations and follow-up where needed.

Yes. As an experienced GP and family doctor trained in the UK , I can assess many common concerns in children and arrange referral to paediatric specialist services when required. 

Cryotherapy & Minor Skin Surgery FAQs

Cryotherapy can be used to treat a range of benign skin lesions, including skin tags, age spots, warts, seborrheic keratoses and actinic keratoses, following medical assessment to confirm that treatment is appropriate.

Cryotherapy is a generally safe and well-tolerated treatment when used appropriately. Dr Raquel Delgado will assess the lesion before treatment to confirm that cryotherapy is suitable. Possible side-effects , including temporary redness , swelling, blistering and changes in skin pigmentation , will be discussed before treatment.

Dr Raquel Delgado offers minor surgical procedures for selected skin lesions, including the removal of suitable cysts, lipomas and other superficial lesions. Each lesion is medically assessed first to determine whether removal in a minor surgery setting is appropriate or whether referral to a dermatologist or another specialist is recommended.

Most procedures take between 20 to 45 minutes and involve minimal downtime.

Dr Raquel Delgado is an English speaking doctor.

She is a UK-trained Private GP and a Women's Health Doctor providing medical care in Estepona and online GP consultations across Spain. She has a special interest in perimenopause and menopause care , HRT, Women's Health , medical weight loss and general medical care.

Consultations are available in English and Spanish.

Our Info

Phone

+34 623048834

Email Address

dr@drraqueldelgado.com

Clinics

Online and In-person @ Centro Médico Estepona, Avenida Juan Carlos I 29, 1ºA, 29680 Estepona, Málaga
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