You can visit a doctor even at the weekend

In Berlin, a city known for its comprehensive healthcare system, the availability of medical care during off-hours, on weekends, and public holidays is crucial for both residents and visitors. The Kassenärztliche Vereinigung (KV) Berlin operates emergency service practices (KV-Notdienstpraxen) across various districts to provide ambulatory medical care outside regular consultation hours. This service is especially valuable for patients with minor illnesses or those unable to reach their primary care physician.

KV-Notdienstpraxen for Adults

In the district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, the DRK-Kliniken Berlin Westend offers a central emergency department located at Spandauer Damm 130. Similarly, in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, the Vivantes Klinikum im Friedrichshain’s emergency department at Landsberger Allee 49 is available for urgent medical needs. For residents or visitors in Marzahn-Hellersdorf, the Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin at Warener Str. 7 provides emergency services. Mitte’s Jüdisches Krankenhaus Berlin, located at Heinz-Galinski-Str. 1, offers a central emergency department for a range of medical emergencies. In Neukölln, the Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln at Rudower Straße 48 serves the community, while in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, the Charité at Campus Benjamin Franklin, located at Hindenburgdamm 30, is available for emergency medical consultations.

KV-Notdienstpraxen for Children and Adolescents

For younger patients, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf’s DRK-Kliniken Berlin Westend also houses a pediatric first aid station at the same address as the adult emergency service. In Lichtenberg, the Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg offers pediatric services at Fanningerstraße 32. The Charité-Campus Virchow-Klinikum in Mitte, with its pediatric emergency facility at Mittelallee 8, ensures young patients receive prompt and efficient care. Neukölln’s Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln features a Mother-Child Center at Rudower Straße 48 for pediatric emergencies. Additionally, in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, the St.-Joseph-Krankenhaus Tempelhof’s first aid station at Wüsthoffsstr. 15 is equipped to handle pediatric emergencies.

General Information

These KV-Notdienstpraxen operate during off-hours, ensuring that patients with less severe conditions, or those unable to contact their regular GP, receive necessary medical attention. This system helps alleviate the pressure on hospital emergency departments and ensures more efficient use of healthcare resources in Berlin.

Upon arrival at any KV-Notdienstpraxis, patients are requested to register with the reception staff. Following this, emergency nursing staff will conduct an initial assessment using the Manchester Triage System to determine the urgency and severity of the condition. Based on this assessment, patients will be directed either to the doctors of the KV-Notdienstpraxis or to the emergency department, ensuring that everyone receives the appropriate level of care.

These practices are open to all patients from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekends and public holidays, with some locations offering extended hours. This ensures that both adults and children in Berlin have access to essential healthcare services even outside of regular clinic hours, reflecting the city’s commitment to providing comprehensive and accessible medical care to its residents and visitors alike.

A private doctor can visit you daily between 6:00 and 24:00

Private on-call doctors provide swift at-home medical services for patients in Berlin. House visits are billed according to the German Medical Fee Schedule (GOÄ), typically costing self-paying patients between €150 and €250.

A doctor will visit you at your home, hotel, or office for both acute issues and planned visits. The on-call service operates daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM for urgent medical needs, with the option for scheduled visits available at any time. There is no additional charge for privately insured patients*, while self-payers can expect to pay from approximately €150 per home visit. *More information available upon request.

Our service encompasses a full spectrum of care including laboratory tests, rapid diagnostics, prescriptions, and sick notes. To schedule a home visit in Berlin, please use our online form or call us to arrange for a doctor to come to your location!

What is the difference between a private on-call doctor and the On-call practices in Berlin

The Difference Between On-Call Services and Walk-In Clinics
On-call services and walk-in clinics serve to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility outside regular medical practice hours. The key difference lies in the location of care. On-call services dispatch doctors to the patient’s location, providing personalized care at home, which is especially beneficial for private or supplementary insured individuals (e.g., civil servant benefits), as the cost of a private on-call doctor’s home visit is generally fully covered for private health insurance (PHI) members. In contrast, walk-in clinics operate as physical locations where patients can visit when their primary care doctor’s office is closed, offering an immediate healthcare solution for non-life-threatening conditions without waiting for the next available appointment.

Doctor Visits the Patient
For those requiring medical attention outside of standard clinic hours, the on-call doctor service offers home visits, ensuring patients receive necessary care without the need to travel. This service is particularly advantageous for individuals with private or supplementary health insurance, as it often covers the cost of these visits in full, providing a convenient and efficient healthcare option during off-hours.

Patient Visits the Doctor
When immediate medical attention is needed, and the regular doctor’s office is closed, walk-in clinics (Bereitschaftspraxen) are the go-to solution. These clinics cater to patients who are not critically ill but cannot wait for the next regular appointment. In Berlin, doctors in walk-in clinics assist patients seamlessly, accepting the health insurance card (Chipkarte) from statutory health insurance for services rendered, ensuring everyone has access to care when they need it most.

Patient Receives Advice – Telephone On-Call Service
For those uncertain whether their condition warrants a visit to a walk-in clinic, the telephone on-call service at 116117 provides expert advice. Trained professionals assess symptoms over the phone, guiding patients on the appropriate course of action. If necessary, this could include a callback from a statutory on-call doctor or even arranging a house visit by the KV service, with costs typically covered by health insurance.

Emergency Situations: Emergency Medical Services
In life-threatening emergencies, immediate action is critical. Emergency medical services, including ambulances and emergency doctors from the fire department, are promptly dispatched to provide urgent care and transport the patient to the nearest hospital. Nationwide, the emergency services control center can be reached at 112, ensuring rapid response in critical situations.

For more information on when to call emergency services, follow this link: When to Call an Emergency Doctor?