I Have Symptoms but Don’t Know the Cause
Fatigue, dizziness, headaches, changes in sleep, weight changes or simply feeling unlike yourself may have several possible explanations.
INTERNAL MEDICINE | AAMC POLYCLINIC BUSINESS BAY
Dr. Jose Lopez, Internal Medicine Physician in Business Bay
Internal Medicine Physician
Consultations in English and Spanish
Dr. Jose Lopez leads Internal Medicine and preventive care at AAMC Polyclinic in Business Bay, Dubai.
He sees adults who need help understanding ongoing symptoms, abnormal test results, existing health conditions, medication questions, preventive health concerns or several issues that may need to be looked at together.
You do not need to arrive knowing the diagnosis or which specialist you need. Start with what has been happening.
Dr. Jose can review the wider medical picture and help determine the appropriate next step.
Consultation with Dr. Jose Lopez, Internal Medicine — AED 600 (about 40 minutes). Any tests are quoted before they're done.
Self-pay clinic. We give you an itemised invoice and help you complete your insurance reimbursement form so you can claim from your insurer.
- Board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) since 2002
- Florida (USA) medical licence ME86165
- DHA-licensed Internal Medicine Physician
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START WITH THE REASON YOU NEED A DOCTOR
What Can You See Dr. Jose Lopez For?
Internal Medicine is often useful when an adult health concern does not fit neatly into one category or several health issues need to be considered together.
My Blood Pressure Needs Review
Bring recent readings, medication information and previous results if you have them.
I Have Blood Sugar or Cholesterol Concerns
Dr. Jose can review existing results alongside your wider health, medication and related risk factors.
I Have Several Health Concerns at Once
When symptoms, medications and existing conditions overlap, Internal Medicine can provide one place to review the wider picture.
I Want My Results Explained
Bring blood tests, imaging reports, medical reports or other previous results.
I Want a Preventive Health Review
You do not need to wait until you feel sick. A preventive consultation can review your history, current health, risk factors and screening needs.
THE WIDER MEDICAL PICTURE
One Doctor to Bring the Pieces Together
Adult health problems do not always appear one at a time.
Fatigue may occur alongside poor sleep. Blood pressure may sit alongside blood sugar or cholesterol concerns. Medication can affect symptoms or laboratory results. An abnormal test result may make more sense when it is reviewed alongside your medical history.
Dr. Jose’s Internal Medicine role is to bring the relevant information together before deciding what should happen next.
That can include:
- Your current symptoms
- Medical history
- Current medications
- Previous diagnoses
- Existing laboratory or medical reports
- Relevant physical assessment
- Preventive health needs
- Ongoing conditions
- Questions about the current treatment plan
The goal is not to force every problem into one diagnosis.
The goal is to understand what needs attention and what the next step should be.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO DIAGNOSE YOURSELF
When You Know Something Has Changed but Don’t Know Why
Many patients do not arrive saying: “I know exactly what condition I have.” They arrive saying:
- “I’m tired all the time.”
- “My results have changed.”
- “My blood pressure keeps changing.”
- “My weight is different.”
- “I’m taking several medications.”
- “I just don’t feel like myself.”
Those are valid reasons to start a medical conversation.
Internal Medicine can be useful because the consultation does not have to begin with one predetermined diagnosis.
Dr. Jose can assess the concern and decide whether the next step should involve treatment, monitoring, testing, follow-up or another specialty.
YOUR APPOINTMENT
What Happens When You See Dr. Jose Lopez?
- 01
Explain Why You Came
Start with the main concern in your own words. You do not need to organise it into a medical diagnosis.
- 02
Review Relevant History
Dr. Jose may review previous conditions, medication, family history, previous treatment and other information relevant to the concern.
- 03
Review Existing Results
Bring previous blood tests, reports, prescriptions or investigations if you have them.
- 04
Clinical Assessment
A relevant physical assessment may be performed depending on the reason for your visit.
- 05
Decide Whether More Information Is Needed
Not everyone requires additional testing. Further investigation should have a clinical reason.
- 06
Agree on the Next Step
The next step may involve treatment, medication review, monitoring, preventive care, follow-up or referral when another type of care is appropriate.
CORE CLINICAL AREA
Internal Medicine With Dr. Jose Lopez
Dr. Jose leads AAMC’s Internal Medicine and preventive care in Business Bay. AAMC identifies adult Internal Medicine as the clinic’s main clinical foundation.
Internal Medicine can be a practical starting point for adults with:
- Persistent or unexplained symptoms
- Fatigue and low energy
- Blood pressure concerns
- Blood sugar concerns
- Cholesterol results
- Several symptoms at once
- Ongoing medical conditions
- Medication questions
- Abnormal test results
- Second-opinion questions
- Preventive health concerns
- Concerns that do not clearly fit one specialty
See the wider list of health concerns AAMC helps with.
CARE BEFORE SOMETHING FEELS WRONG
Preventive Health Reviews With Dr. Jose
You do not need to wait for symptoms before booking. Dr. Jose also leads AAMC’s preventive care.
A preventive review can consider:
- Medical history
- Family history
- Current medications
- Previous test results
- Blood pressure
- Metabolic health
- Previous screening
- Current risk factors
- Which checks may be relevant next
The goal is not to order the largest possible test panel. The goal is to understand which health information is actually useful for you.
WEIGHT & METABOLIC HEALTH
Medical Weight Management With Dr. Jose Lopez
Dr. Jose also provides AAMC’s Medical Weight Management consultations.
The process begins with medical assessment rather than choosing medication before the appointment.
Weight history, general health, medications, existing results and relevant metabolic concerns can be considered before the treatment plan is decided.
For suitable patients, medical treatment may form part of the plan when clinically appropriate. If medication is prescribed, the patient obtains it from a pharmacy.
AAMC also provides a complimentary follow-up contact approximately 28 to 48 hours after the initial Medical Weight Management consultation to check how the patient is feeling and whether there are concerns.
WHEN HORMONES MAY BE PART OF THE QUESTION
What If You Think Your Symptoms Are Hormone Related?
Fatigue, weight changes, sleep changes or other symptoms may make people wonder whether hormones or thyroid function are involved.
Those symptoms can also have other causes.
AAMC’s Hormone Health pathway starts with assessment before assuming a hormone diagnosis or ordering a standard panel.
Dr. Jose’s Internal Medicine role provides the wider adult-health context around these questions.
BRING WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE
Have Reports or Results You Want Explained?
You can bring medical information from another clinic or hospital to your consultation. That may include:
- Blood-test results
- Imaging reports
- Specialist letters
- Previous diagnoses
- Prescription information
- Treatment plans
Dr. Jose can review the available information in the context of your current health and discuss whether anything requires further attention.
A second medical opinion does not automatically mean rejecting previous care. Sometimes it simply means having another physician review the information and explain the options.
NOT EVERY HEALTH ISSUE ENDS IN ONE VISIT
Follow-Up When Your Health Needs It
Some concerns can be addressed in a single consultation. Others need continued review.
Follow-up may be useful when:
- New results become available
- Medication has changed
- A condition is being monitored
- Symptoms continue
- Further investigation has been arranged
- A preventive issue needs ongoing observation
- A treatment plan needs reassessment
The purpose of follow-up is not to schedule appointments without a reason. It is to review what has changed and decide whether the plan still makes sense.
HOW CARE IS APPROACHED
Clearer Answers, Not More Noise
- 01
Start With the Full Picture
Symptoms, history, medication and existing results provide context.
- 02
Testing Should Have a Reason
More tests do not automatically mean better care.
- 03
Explain What Comes Next
Patients should understand why a test, treatment, follow-up or referral is being considered.
- 04
Use Existing Information
Bring previous reports instead of automatically repeating everything.
- 05
Connect Related Health Concerns
Several health issues may need to be considered together.
- 06
Refer When Another Specialty Is More Appropriate
Internal Medicine does not need to pretend every problem belongs within Internal Medicine.
AAMC POLYCLINIC | BUSINESS BAY
See Dr. Jose Lopez in Business Bay, Dubai
Dr. Jose Lopez practices at:
AAMC PolyclinicAdvance American Medical Center
Shop 03 & 04
Elite Business Bay Residence
34 Marasi Drive
Business Bay, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
- +971 56 731 5000
- WhatsApp +971 56 731 5000
- info@aamcpolyclinic.com
- Open Mon–Fri, 10 AM–8 PM · Closed Saturday and Sunday
View AAMC Polyclinic Business Bay · About AAMC · Contact AAMC
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Paying for Your Appointment
AAMC currently provides patient-paid outpatient care rather than direct insurance billing.
Patients may submit reimbursement claims where their individual policy allows.
AAMC can provide relevant billing documentation, including an itemised invoice and payment receipt where applicable.
Coverage, prior approval requirements and reimbursement depend on the insurer and individual policy.
AAMC cannot guarantee reimbursement.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Bring the Information You Already Have
Where relevant, bring:
- Identification for registration
- Current medications and supplements
- Known allergies
- Recent laboratory results
- Imaging or medical reports
- Specialist letters
- Home blood pressure or glucose readings if relevant
- Previous treatment plans
- Questions you want to discuss
You can still book without previous records.
FAQ
Dr. Jose Lopez: Frequently Asked Questions
BOOK WITH DR. JOSE LOPEZ
Start With the Health Question You Have Now
You do not need to diagnose yourself before booking.
Bring the symptoms, results, medications or health questions you already have.
Dr. Jose Lopez can review the wider adult medical picture and help determine what needs attention next.
Internal Medicine Physician | AAMC Polyclinic | Business Bay | Open Mon–Fri