General practitioner (GP) in Bern

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General practitioner in Bern: what to know

A general practitioner is your first point of contact for most health concerns, whether acute or long-term. They look after your overall health, carry out check-ups, prescribe treatment and, where needed, refer you to a specialist or another health professional.

When to book an appointment

Fever, cough or an infection that will not clear
A health check or routine examination
Ongoing care for a long-term condition such as diabetes
Needing a medical certificate or a prescription

Costs in Switzerland

Consultations are covered by compulsory basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG); under a family doctor model, they are usually the required first point of contact.

Frequently asked questions — general practitioner in Bern

General practitioner in Bern: how many practitioners?

Synamed lists 374 practitioners – General practitioner – in Bern (postcodes: 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3010, 3011, 3012). Show their number to call the practice.

General practitioner near Bern: which other places?

You will also find practitioners nearby: Wabern (5, 2 km), Bremgarten bei Bern (4, 3,4 km), Ostermundigen (13, 3,4 km), Liebefeld (8, 3,5 km). Across the canton (Bern), Synamed lists 1'234.

General practitioner in Bern: how do I book an appointment?

Choose a postcode or turn on “Bookable online”: practitioners who offer booking on Synamed are shown first. For the others, show their number and call the practice.

How much does a consultation cost?

The price depends on the consultation. Medical services are billed under the TARDOC tariff and covered by basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG), minus your deductible and co-payment. Complementary medicine is usually covered by supplementary insurance.

My insurance requires me to see my family doctor first. What should I do?

With a family-doctor, HMO or telemedicine model, you must usually contact your family doctor, HMO centre or advice line before seeing a specialist. Check the terms of your policy before booking.

Is a video consultation covered?

As a rule, yes: a video consultation with a doctor is covered by basic insurance like a visit to the practice, with the same deductible and co-payment.

Other practitioners – general practitioner in Bern 374

Dr. Thomas Bangerter

Dr. Thomas Bangerter

Dr. Hanna Barben Halter

Dr. med. Markus Battaglia

Dr. Philippe Baumann

Dr. Christine Baumgartner

Dr. Christian Bengel

Dr. med. Monique Benz

Dr. Emanuel Berchtold

Dr. Matthias Berger

Dr. Zeljko Bergstein

Dr. med. Nicola Berlemann

Dr. Dirke Angela Bernasch

Dr. Martina Berthold

Dr. Stefano Berthold

Dr. Sandrina Bervini

Dr. Riccarda Bianchi Schneeberger

Dr. med. Bernhard Bickel

Dipl. med. Julija Bienz

Dr. med. Christoph Manuel Bieri

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General practitioner in Bern: what to know

When to book an appointment

Costs in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions — general practitioner in Bern