If you don’t know German well, finding an English-speaking doctor in Berlin is a necessity, not a luxury. We’ve collected some resources with English-speaking professionals – save their contacts and stay healthy!
Lists of English-speaking doctors
Below, you’ll find a table with articles, maps, and databases on English doctors in Berlin or in Germany as a whole. These are extremely helpful for expats from Ghana, Kenya, and other countries who are already stressed enough by bureaucracy and cultural adaptation.
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| The UK’s government list |
Contains the names of medical facilities, emails, addresses and phone numbers. However, the last update happened in 2020, so some information can be outdated. |
| The Embassy of Ireland list | Provides names, addresses and phone numbers of professionals. It’s not updated in real time, so not everything may be correct. |
| Ärzte Berlin |
A huge database of various English-speaking doctors in Berlin. Select the specialisation, district and a preferred language (including African languages, Arabic, Chinese and many more), and get the full list of suitable medical organisations. |
| Doctena |
A platform and an app for searching and making appointments with specialists and family doctors in Berlin. You can sort by languages (English, Afrikaans, Vietnamese and others), expertise or the name of a practitioner. |
| Doctorlib |
Similar to Doctena, it’s a website and an app for booking doctor appointments in Germany. Unique offer: There you can find professionals who know sign language. |
| Jameda | Works like Doctena and Doctorlib. |
| Avi | It’s a company that connects expats with doctors. On top of traditional services, you can receive a sick note digitally and have a brief discussion with a GP online. They also offer checkups, consultations, and lab checks and counts. |
| 116117 | Insert postal code/city/street, select a language, and you’ll be given the list of practitioners in the nearby area with their open hours. |
| All About Berlin | The author of the blog created lists of personal recommendations of English-speaking doctors, psychotherapists and dentists in Berlin. |
| Type ‘English-speaking doctors in Berlin’, and Google will show you available clinics on the map. This way, you can read genuine reviews right away. | |
| Word of mouth | It’s one of the most reliable ways to find a doctor, especially when you need urgent care in Berlin. Ask friends and other expats for their recommendations. |
These sources are usually enough! Save this table, share and use it freely. Now we’d like to show you how to make an appointment on Doctena as an example.
More tips:
How to book an appointment
Let’s assume you’re searching for an English-speaking GP in Berlin.
1. Go to Doctena.
2. Choose a speciality.
3. Pick location…
4. …and the English language.
5. Click ‘Find’.
6. Explore doctors and their available time slots.
7. Book online or by phone.
Online services make it super easy to connect with the right medical facilities. You know what else they make easier? Sending money home. In case you need to transfer funds from Germany, join Profee. You’ll register and send money abroad in a couple of minutes – at hot rates and with comfort.
FAQ – English doctors in Berlin
Can UK doctors practice in Germany?
Yes, if they have a special license.
How much does it cost to see a GP in Germany?
GP visits are usually covered by the insurance. Otherwise, appointments cost at least 30 EUR.
Explore: German health insurance, private vs public system.
Can a tourist see a doctor in Germany?
Yes, by using travel insurance or paying out of pocket.
How to get antibiotics in Berlin?
You must have an official prescription to buy antibiotics.
How can I send money from Germany?
- Join Profee.
- Add the transfer amount.
- Choose your payment method.
- Enter the recipient’s details.
- Double-check and confirm.
After you approve the transfer, Profee will deliver the money in a couple of minutes.
