General practitioner (GP) in Lugano

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General practitioner in Lugano: 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 Lugano

General practitioner in Lugano: how many practitioners?

Synamed lists 81 practitioners – General practitioner – in Lugano (postcodes: 6900, 6903, 6915, 6917, 6962, 6963, 6965, 6968). Show their number to call the practice.

General practitioner near Lugano: which other places?

You will also find practitioners nearby: Massagno (4, 100 m), Paradiso (11, 100 m), Sorengo (8, 1,2 km), Breganzona (7, 1,6 km). Across the canton (Ticino), Synamed lists 392.

General practitioner in Lugano: 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 Lugano 81

Dr. Franco Ackermann

Dr. Maddalena Adami Ricciardi

Dr. Guillermo Antonio Ader

Dr. Milena Albani

Dr. Piero Andreoli

Dr. Matteo Badini

Dr. Manuela Balmelli

Dr. Ettore Battaglia

Dr. Augusto Bernasconi

Dr. Carola Biondi

Dr. Nestor Blandon

Dr. Claudio Bosia

Dr. Alessandra Bossi Alder

Dr. Elena Briccola

Dr. med. Massimo Brunati

Dr. Alessandra Bérubé-Casella

Dr. Stefano Cangelli

Dr. Andrea Canonica

Dr. Mattia Cassina

Dr. Mario Cavallini

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General practitioner in Lugano: what to know

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Costs in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions — general practitioner in Lugano