Healthcare and Emergencies

In Germany, it is quite common to first see a general practitioner called a "Praktischer Arzt" or "Allgemeinmediziner." If needed, they will then give a referral to see a specialist.

This database will help you find doctors by profession ("Fachrichtung"), area ("Stadtbezirk"), zipcode ("Postleitzahl") or language ("Sprache").

In you are ill and need to see a doctor at night, on the weekend or on a public holiday, you can find the phone numbers for emergency medical services here.
 

If you urgently require medicine outside pharmacy opening hours, you can make use of the after-hours pharmacy service. In every district you will find an after-hours pharmacy (called "Nachtapotheke"). To find the next after-hours pharmacy service, check the display window of the local pharmacy. There you will find a sign with the address of the after-hours pharmacy on duty. For further information please use the search here. Please note that if you need a prescription drug, you must consult a doctor.

A list of all pharmacies in Berlin can be found on the official website of German pharmacies. (The service is only available in German. Type either "Berlin" or, to be more precise, your zipcode in the search bar.)