Hi all...

Would any of you in the Basel area be able to suggest a GP (family doctor) that speaks English well and is (preferably) female? I have been to one already, who comes highly suggested by many, but she's not for me.

Thanks!

Maybe there is one on that list (if Beat or Lynley is a woman's name?); this is the US embassy list for Basel.

http://bern.usembassy.gov/basel2.html

http://www.isbpa.ch/dos.htm

Directory of services provided by parents association of international school (basel). Includes doctors, dentists etc!

That's a great resource! Thanks! (bookmarking it)

Hi Evilshell, when I lived in Basel (3 years) I used Dr. Blatti +41-61-602-0420. She speaks perfect english, and as far as I know, everyone who goes to her really likes her.

Thank you!

Anybody know of any?

And if so, where?

Also, how much is it likely to set me back going for a health matter to a doctor?

Thanks a lot.

I've just made an appointment with Dr. Blatti as recommended by laifu above, the address is Rauracherstrasse, 44. The girl who answered seemed very friendly on the phone and spoke English.
I have got AXA insurance out here, I think without any kind of medical insurance it can be pricey.

I've visited quite a few doctors in Binningen/Oberwil area. Without exception, they've spoken English, mostly fluently.

Just in case anyone else does a search for doctors here in Basel, I want to point out that this link is apparently "dead."


Meanwhile, I've been investigating the offerings of this link: http://www.doctor.ch/general-practice/


As I've decided to select my own doctor, I'm curious how others have gone about selecting theirs? I used to have very few choices of doctor in the US, limited to those which accepted my insurance. Here I feel a bit overwhelmed.

I'm thinking I want to call and find out if certain ones are accepting new patients and then going in to "meet" them... sort of like interviewing (them) for the job. Am I being odd about this?

Hi,

Can you let me know where this doctor locate. Its urgent pls.

Regards,
Ramachandran

If something is urgent, there is now a walk-in clinic near the Basel main station. It is very good and useful for busy professionals too.

http://www.medix-toujours.ch/home-en

Do you know if standard medical insurance covers this? (Assuming one can use any GP)

I've got a list of English speaking Dr's that are located in Basel and around the Basel area. Currently, I don't have a GP, but if you are in need of a list of English Speaking Dr.'s I can give you the names of all of them, just can't give you a review of if one is better than the other.

As far as the other dr's go, pediatrician, etc... I used the list, went to the first consultation visit and if I felt a good vibe I stayed with the dr., it's proven pretty effective and there has only been once or twice I had to leave the dr because they 'just weren't for me'.

Good luck and let me know, it's a long list so if you have a specific area that you are wanting to know about, do let me know and I can minimize the list a bit for you.

About time, glad they've finally done this!

I used the one in Zurich, and I was able to claim back with my health insurance (this was in 2003, though).

ETA: The website says they're covered.

http://www.medix-toujours.ch/consultation/

"The medical services of mediX toujours are covered by all Swiss health and accident insurances. "