Finding a doctor and getting appointments
Registering with a Hausarzt (GP), how referrals to specialists (Facharzt) work, and using the 116 117 non-emergency line.
Registering with a Hausarzt (GP), how referrals to specialists (Facharzt) work, and using the 116 117 non-emergency line.
Key points to understand
Choosing a Hausarzt and booking appointments
Choosing a Hausarzt and booking appointments. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Referrals (Überweisung) to specialists
Referrals (Überweisung) to specialists. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
116 117 for non-emergencies; 112 for emergencies
116 117 for non-emergencies; 112 for emergencies. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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