Can somebody tell me if there is a list anywhere of english speaking doctors in Fribourg. Or if they know of a good doctor who can speak english.

I have been to 2 doctors who seem to be more interested in payment of their Invoice than my health, and the only other one i had recomended by a freind has said they are fully booked and not taking on new clients.

Hi, what kind of doctor are you looking for?

Hi,

Sorry i could have been a little more specific i guess.

I was looking for a good GP, someone who will be able to point me in the correct direction if the cannot solve the ailment themselves.

Hi, one of my friend is satisfied with DR. Hetzel, but actually he is in Villars sur Glane.
http://www.doktor.ch/arzt-aerzte/Het...n-schweiz.html

Hope that help.

Thanks very much i will call them tomorrow and see if i can get an appointment.

thanks again

I can recommend Dr. Hetzel too, he's our family GP. Excellent doctor and a friendly guy. However, he told me he is going on holiday to Oz for most of the Summer.

Thanks all for useful posts!
anyone knows if it will be possible to find an English speaking GP after arrival in August? Or do they take the patients only in January?
Is there a duty to register with a practice immediately after arrival or is it possible to do it later?
Any tips welcome, thank you!

Here is a directory of doctors by specialty for Switzerland:

http://www.doctor.ch/

Hey, don't know if this will still be useful, but our Dr, Dr ****-Muller on Boulevard de Perolles, is very good. You have to book an appointment about a month in advance first time round, but after that it's easier.

Sorry, I totally didn't think - Dr Wänk-Muller

Just a note, Dr. Hetzel is no longer practising, he was fed up with all the beaurocracy apparently.

Dr. Philippe Maye: 026 424 2224: We were pleased with his work and his helpfulness; Speaks very clear English. (the nurse/helper is francophone; francophone only) ; Same day or near same-day appointments available.

Hello, if i want to see a GP in Fribourg, what's the minimum charge? Could i make the payment directly? Thanks for the help!!!

If you tell us where you will be living we might be able to reccommend an English speaking doctor. However most speak some English and a dictionary is very useful in the first year....

You can contact a doctor anytime, when you need one. The system here is private medicine with private insurance. (I think there are about 80 insurance companies here...) The basic insurance, (think French or British systems), is compulsory and premium costs are fixed by the government, but depend on your age.

Generally you contact a doctor. See him. Pay his bill when it arrives, and claim the money from the insurance. (It is more complicated, best to search the archives)

Dr Wänk-Muller told me she was no longer taking on new patients in march 2010, hope you have better luck. LET ME KNOW as my doctor is not so good.