Finding a Doctor

Medical Treatment in Germany

Medical treatment covers all measures for diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness. If you have statutory health insurance, you are entitled to medical treatment, with your electronic health card (eGK) serving as proof of insurance.

Medical treatment in Germany is available through both outpatient and inpatient services.

Finding a Doctor

Several platforms and services can help you find the right doctor:

• Kassenärztliche Vereinigung (KV): Provides a comprehensive search for contracted doctors and psychotherapists in your area.
• jameda: Allows you to search for doctors based on location, specialty, and reviews and book appointments online.
• Doctolib: Allows you to search for doctors by location and specialty and book appointments directly online.
• gesundheitsinformation.de: Provides reliable health information and resources for finding healthcare services.

Additional Ways to Get a Doctor's Appointment

If you are having difficulty finding an appointment, you can also try the following options:

• 116117 – Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst: Helps you find nearby medical practices with available appointments and can arrange appointments in certain cases.
• Practice websites: Many medical practices offer online appointment booking directly through their websites.
• Health insurance support: Some health insurance providers help members arrange medical appointments or provide their own appointment booking services.
• Terminservicestellen (TSS): Appointment service centres can help arrange specialist appointments, particularly when you have a referral from your doctor.
• Walk-in or open consultation hours: Some medical practices offer consultation hours where patients can visit without a prior appointment.