Dr. Christoph Bertschinger
Spécialiste en médecine interne générale
Strandbodenstrasse 23, 8877 Quarten
200 m away
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General practitioner in Quarten: 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 Quarten
General practitioner in Quarten: how many practitioners?
Synamed lists 1 practitioner – General practitioner – in Quarten (postcodes: 8877). Show their number to call the practice.
General practitioner near Quarten: which other places?
You will also find practitioners nearby: Amden (1, 6,8 km), Walenstadt (11, 7,4 km), Walenstadtberg (2, 7,5 km), Weesen (1, 9,3 km). Across the canton (St. Gallen), Synamed lists 554.
General practitioner in Quarten: 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.