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Health Care in Dusseldorf

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Dusseldorf: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Dusseldorf.

The healthcare system in Dusseldorf is a combination of public and private healthcare. The public healthcare system is called the Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV) and is used by most German citizens. Foreigners are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Germany, however, many expats and digital nomads opt for private health insurance.

Germany's Healthcare System

The public healthcare system in Germany is funded by taxes and provides basic medical care for all citizens. It is generally recommended to use public hospitals in Dusseldorf for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Dusseldorf are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.

Private healthcare is also available in Dusseldorf and is typically used by expats and digital nomads. Private hospitals in Dusseldorf are well-equipped and offer a higher level of care than public hospitals. Private hospitals are recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Dusseldorf

  • University Hospital Dusseldorf (public hospital)
  • St. Anna Hospital (private hospital)
  • St. Vincenz Hospital (private hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Mitte (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Nord (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Süd (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-West (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Ost (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Ratingen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Hilden (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Erkrath (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Meerbusch (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Krefeld (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Willich (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Kempen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Mettmann (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Uedesheim (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Grefrath (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Holzheim (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Büttgen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Kaiserswerth (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Langenfeld (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Meerbusch (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Kempen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Krefeld (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Mettmann (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Ratingen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Uedesheim (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Viersen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Krefeld (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Mettmann (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Ratingen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Uedesheim (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Viersen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Krefeld (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Mettmann (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Ratingen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Uedesheim (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Viersen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Krefeld (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Mettmann (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Ratingen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Uedesheim (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Viersen (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Wesel (public hospital)
  • Klinikum Dusseldorf-Neuss-Kaarst-Willich-Wuppertal-Wesel-Wuppertal-Wesel-Krefeld (public hospital)

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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