Public vs Private Health Insurance in Germany: What Young Foreign Professionals Need to Know
Section: Health Insurance
Directory of all Major Clinics in Germany
| # ↕ | Clinic Name ↕ | City ↕ | Address ↕ | Specialisations ↕ | Services ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf | Hamburg | Martinistraße 52 20246 Hamburg | Department of Anesthesiology;;Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy;;First Medical Department - Focus on Gastroenterology; Sections Infectious and Tropical Medicine;;Cardiology;;Third Medical Department -... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or children);;Special range of services for... |
| 2 | Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin | Berlin | Charitéplatz 1 10117 Berlin | Emergency Room;;Cardiology;;Cardiology and Angiology;;Cardiology;;Cardiovascular Surgery;;Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care;;Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology;;Infectiology and... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupressure;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Exercise bath / water exercises;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or... |
| 3 | Universitätsklinikum Freiburg | Freiburg | Hugstetter Straße 55 79106 Freiburg | Department of Internal Medicine - Clinic for Internal Medicine I (Focus: Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation);;Department of Surgery - Clinic for Thoracic Surgery;;Department of Surgery - Clinic for Urology;;Department of... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupressure;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Exercise bath / water exercises;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or... |
| 4 | University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz | Mainz | Langenbeckstraße 1 55131 Mainz | Pharmacy;;Department of Pediatric Surgery;;Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy;;Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery;;Department of Neurosurgery;;Department of... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupressure;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or children);;Special range of services... |
| 5 | Universitätsmedizin Göttingen | Göttingen | Robert-Koch-Straße 40 37075 Göttingen | Department of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery;;Department of Otolaryngology;;Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology;;Institute of Human Genetics;;Emergency Department;;Department of Cardiology and Pulmonology;;Polyclinic for... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupressure;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Exercise bath / water exercises;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or... |
| 6 | Universitätsklinikum Münster | Münster | Domagkstr. 5 48149 Münster | Central Facility for Occupational Medicine and Safety Technology;;Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery;;Department of Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care and Pain Therapy;;Department of Ophthalmology;;Department... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupressure;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or children);;Special range of services for... |
| 7 | Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe gGmbH | Karlsruhe | Moltkestraße 90 76133 Karlsruhe | Ophthalmology;;Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy;;Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;;Nuclear Medicine;;Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine;;Radiation Oncology and... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupressure;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or children);;Special range of services... |
| 8 | Universitätsklinikum Tübingen | Tübingen | Geissweg 3 72076 Tübingen | University Hospital for General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery;;University Hospital for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (Department) Pediatric Medicine IV with Outpatient Clinic (Focus: Neonatology, Neonatal Intensive... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Exercise bath / water exercises;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or... |
| 9 | University Hospital Augsburg - Medical Campus | Augsburg | Stenglinstr. 2 86156 Augsburg | Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine (with Central Operating Room);;Internal Medicine I;;Internal Medicine II;;Internal Medicine III;;Internal Medicine IV;;Department of Neurosurgery;;Department of... |
Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or children);;Special range of services for diabetics;;Ergotherapy / occupational... |
| 10 | University Hospital Cologne | Cologne | Kerpener Straße 62 50937 Köln | Clinic and Polyclinic for Internal Medicine I - Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Infectiology, Clinical Immunology, Hemostasis and Internal Intensive Care Medicine;;Center for Neurosurgery;;Clinic and Polyclinic for Cardiac... |
Autologous blood donation;;Acupuncture;;Respiratory exercises / therapy;;Basal stimulation;;Exercise bath / water exercises;;Sport therapy / exercise therapy;;Bobath therapy (for adults and/or... |
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What Happens Next? Your Path to Choosing German Private Health Insurance
Below you will find helpful links to articles that dive deeper into the nuances of German health insurance, covering both public and private options. Once you’ve reviewed the information, ask yourself the following questions to determine the best plan for your needs:
- Do I have dependents or a non-working partner?
- Am I comfortable with sharing a hospital ward, or would I prefer the privacy offered by PKV?
- Do I need English-language services for medical consultations?
- Am I planning to start a family soon or bring a partner to Germany?
- Do I earn over the annual salary threshold for Private Health Insurance eligibility?
Reflecting on these questions will help you decide whether PKV or GKV is the right choice for you. Now that you’re better informed about German private health insurance, fill out the form below for more information or to have an agent contact you. As part of The Eye Newspapers, we are dedicated to assisting you every step of the way, ensuring you receive the best possible service in English. You’ll be surprised by how simple and straightforward our partners make the process for expatriates like you.
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Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.
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Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.
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