See a doctor
The healthcare sector is highly developed in Luxembourg. In addition to general practitioners, there are many medical specialists and other healthcare professionals in the country who provide high-quality care to patients.
Have you just moved to Luxembourg or are you planning to do so soon? Here is some useful information about medical consultations in Luxembourg.
General Principles of Medical Consultations
Seeing a doctor is easy in Luxembourg. Simply make an appointment by phone or through medical apps and other platforms. However, there area few things you should know beforehand.
Health Insurance in Luxembourg
If you live in Luxembourg, you must have health insurance. Health insurance is mandatory for Luxembourg residents. Employers automatically enroll employees with the Joint Social Security Center. Learn more about the health insurance system.
Most residents are covered by the national health insurance system, funded by social security contributions. Cross-border workers also benefit from the Luxembourg healthcare system, with a few specific provisions.
If you are not covered by the national health insurance system, you will need to take out private health insurance.
Cost of medical consultations in Luxembourg
The cost of a medical consultation in Luxembourg varies depending on the doctor and the type of consultation. A consultation with a general practitioner costs 61 euros as of January 1, 2026.
The fee is indexed in the same way as income and wages.
Consultation costs are determined by a fee schedule established by the National Health Fund, which uses this basis to cover healthcare expenses.
Thus, the base rates for healthcare professionals in Luxembourg are as follows in 2025:
- pediatrician: 44.30 euros
- gynecologist: 66.10 euros
- daytime emergency room visit: starting at 63.30 euros; nighttime: starting at 102.10 euros
- dentist: 39.40 euros
- cardiologist: 48.10 euros
- psychiatrist: 59.10 euros
- ophthalmologist: 55.60 euros.
See healthcare reimbursements. If you are covered by the national health insurance system (CNS), you will generally only have to pay a copayment.
However, healthcare providers may charge extra fees, which may not necessarily be covered by the CNS. Check in advance.
Languages Used in Medical Consultations in Luxembourg
Many doctors in Luxembourg speak several languages, including English. However, if you are not comfortable with any of these languages, you can find a doctor who speaks your native language or use a translator.
The Doctena.lu website allows you to search for doctors by specialty, location, and the languages spoken by the doctor or healthcare specialist.
Consulting Healthcare Specialists in Luxembourg
Consultations with healthcare specialists are available without a referralin Luxembourg. In some cases, you will need a referral from your primary care physician to see a specialist in Luxembourg. This referral will also determine the extent to which your health insurance covers the care.
Reimbursement for care depends on the type of treatment you need and your health insurance coverage. If you are unsure, you can ask your doctor or insurer for more information.
Reimbursement for Medical Consultations in Luxembourg
Medical consultation fees are generally well reimbursed by the CNS, the public health service. However , don’t hesitate to purchase supplemental insurance to further improve your reimbursement rate. Your health is paramount—make sure to take care of it.
To be reimbursed for medical expenses incurred, you must register with the CCSS (Common Social Security Center) and your health insurance fund as soon as you arrive in Luxembourg .
Why get supplemental health insurance?
Shared Medical Record (DSP) in Luxembourg
If you see a doctor in Luxembourg, they will keep a record of your visit and any treatment you receive. You can request a copy of your medical record. This way, you will have it on hand for future visits or if you switch to a new doctor.
The Shared Health Record (DSP) on a secure server allows these personal details to be made available to other doctors. It isfree and entirely personal. It allows you to store all your health data in a single, easily accessible location.
You can choose whether or not to grant access to certain practitioners. It enables comprehensive monitoring of your health by healthcare specialists. Access to it in an emergency could save your life.
More information here on the Shared Health Record at e-sante.lu.
How do I see a doctor in Luxembourg?
Making a doctor’s appointment
If you get sick and need to see a doctor, it’s best to start with a general practitioner. If necessary, they’ll refer you to a specialist and write a prescription, which will help you get a better reimbursement from the CNS.
As a reminder, it is mandatory to provide a doctor’s note if you are absent from work due to illness starting on the third day of absence as an employee.
To see a doctor in Luxembourg, you generally need to make an appointment in advance. You can either call the doctor’s office or book an appointment online, depending on the doctor’s preference.
Some doctors offer walk-in appointments. However, it is best to check in advance. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctors have been seeing patients by appointment only.
How do I find a doctor?
To easily find a doctor or dentist, consult the official registry of doctors practicing in Luxembourg on the Medical Association’s website.
To make an appointment, you can call the doctor’s office directly. Some doctors are also listed in the directories of online medical platforms such as Doctena.lu.
You can book an appointment directly online based on the availability dates and times of the listed practitioners. Some doctors also offer video consultations.
Please note: if you cancel your medical appointment less than 24 hours in advance, some doctors will still charge for the consultation. This also applies if you do not show up for your appointment.
Doctors are also authorized to administer vaccinations.
Arranging Care for Your Sick Child
Is your child sick and you need to go to work? The Krank Kanner Doheem service provides care for your sick child at your home while you are at work.
Your household’s net income is used to calculate your share of the costs.
Get a pre-registration form on the SKKD website: save time for when you need it!
Under certain conditions, you may be eligible for family leave to care for a sick child. More information here.
Medical hotlines, evening and weekend consultations
On-call doctors in Luxembourg
Do you need to see a doctor during the night or at the weekend? Is your usual doctor's office closed and you need medical advice or a consultation?
Doctors and dentists only see patients during weekday business hours. There are no on-call doctors in Luxembourg.
The Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg offers an emergency dental service.
Medical centers provide a replacement service for general practitioners for nighttime, weekend, and holiday care when doctors' offices are closed.
Medical centers, evening and weekend medical services
Medical centers offer evening and weekend medical services at certain times. Please note that medical centers are not emergency services!
There are three medical centers in Luxembourg:
- Medical center on call for the center of the country located in Luxembourg: 23 Val Fleuri, L-1526 Luxembourg. Patients are seen without an appointment.
- Medical center on call for the north, located in Ettelbruck: 110, av. Lucien Salentiny L-9080 Ettelbruck. You must make an appointment in advance via this website or by telephone (+352) 20 333 111. Appointments can be made from 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. on weekends and public holidays.
- Medical center on call for the south, located in Esch/Alzette- Belval district: 3-5, avenue du Swing, L-4367 Belvaux (Esch-Belval). Patients are seen without an appointment.
Medical center opening hours:
- Monday to Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Outside these hours, see our page on emergencies in Luxembourg.
In the event of a medical emergency and if the medical centers are closed, you should call 112. A doctor will gather initial information. Depending on the situation, they will either make a house call or decide on emergency hospitalization.
In case of a medical emergency, call 112
Toll-free number available 24/7 for all vital emergency assistance
Consulting specialist doctors in Luxembourg
It is relatively easy to get an appointment with a specialist in Luxembourg. However, waiting times vary depending on the specialty. Luxembourg is also experiencing a shortage of specialists.
In Luxembourg, you do not need a referral from a general practitioner to make an appointment with a specialist.
However, if you want your health insurance or supplementary health insurance to cover the medical costs incurred by your visit to a specialist , it is best to have a referral from a general practitioner. Find out in advance whether or not you need to obtain this referral.
Seeing Specialists in Luxembourg
How do you go about it?
It is relatively easy to get an appointment with a specialist in Luxembourg. However, wait times vary depending on the specialty. Luxembourg is also facing a shortage of specialists.
In Luxembourg, you do not need a referral from a general practitioner to schedule an appointment with a specialist.
However, if you wish to have the medical costs incurred by your visit to a specialist covered by health insurance or supplemental health plans, it is preferable to have a referral from a general practitioner. Check in advance whether or not you need this referral.
To find a healthcare professional in the field and specialty you are seeking, consult your regular doctor, who will recommend a specialist. The online platform www.doctena.lu also allows you to select a practitioner based on their specialty, location, and languages spoken.
You can also refer to the medical and paramedical associations listed below.
Luxembourg Association of Osteopaths – ALDO
Osteopathy is based on the diagnosis and manual treatment of individuals suffering from functional disorders and physical pain. The goal is to restore the patient’s mobility and physical well-being.
Osteopathy is suitable for adults, children, and infants.
More and more patients are turning to this profession to treat a wide range of ailments and conditions, including physical pain. Some also seek osteopathic care for other issues, such as depression.
You do not need a doctor’s prescription to see an osteopath.
Osteopaths treat adults, children, and even infants.
Osteopathy sessions are not covered by the CNS.
However, an increasing number of supplemental insurance plans cover the cost of treatment. Osteopaths set their own rates. Be sure to inquire in advance.
Luxembourg Association of Physical Therapists – ALK
As a patient, you are free to choose your practitioner, whether for therapeutic care or wellness-related services. Physical therapists treat a wide range of conditions, whether muscular, respiratory, joint-related, or other.
For physical therapy to be covered by your health insurance, the sessions must first be prescribed by a general practitioner. Please note that the prescription must be approved by the CNS. Be sure to inquire about this when scheduling an appointment with the physical therapist. The reimbursement rate is generally 70%, except in certain cases where it is 100%.
Luxembourg Association of Speech-Language Pathologists (Speech Therapists) – ALO
Speech-language pathologists are responsible for diagnosing and treating difficulties with written and spoken language and expression in children and adults.
The most common disorders include lisping, stuttering, speech delays, or any other difficulty related to writing or oral expression.
There is a Speech Therapy Center in Strassen, under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education, Children, and Youth. It provides care for children with speech and language disorders so they can receive a standard Luxembourgish education. The children in care are reintegrated into the regular school system once their disorders have resolved.
Psychological Consultations in Luxembourg
Consultations with a psychologist or psychotherapist are now reimbursed by the CNS upon presentation of a doctor’s prescription. Please also check with your supplemental health insurance provider.
Luxembourg Mental Health Center
The Mental Health Center, in collaboration with the Luxembourg League for Mental Health (D’Ligue), offers psychological and psychiatric consultations by appointment.
This free service is available to adults suffering from psychosocial disorders, depression, personality disorders, anxiety attacks, etc., whether or not these stem from a traumatic event. Therapeutic housing may be provided if needed.
For more information, visit prevention-depression.lu.
Would you like to support mental health prevention in Luxembourg? Join the walkers of Together For Hope.
Luxembourg Society of Psychology (asbl)
There are over 300 psychologists and psychotherapists in Luxembourg. The Luxembourg Society of Psychology has been a member of the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) since 2001.
Psy-Jeunes, a service of the Red Cross
The Psy-Jeunes service offered by the Luxembourg Red Cross provides psychological and psychotherapeutic support to young people aged 12 to 21.
Emotional and affective disorders, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, family problems, sexual abuse, behavioral disorders, or eating disorders… none of these symptoms or issues should go unaddressed.
By creating the Psy-Jeunes service, the Red Cross supports young people in distress and offers them psychological and psychotherapeutic support. The assistance is practical and compassionate, aimed at improving mental health and long-term well-being.
Requests should be made either by calling 2755 or by contacting the ONE – National Office for Children.
In case of emergency, the SOS Détresse services at 454545.lu can also be contacted. They focus on prevention, as do the associations and support groups listed here.
Audio-Phonological Service
The Audiological and Speech Therapy Service is part of the Luxembourg Ministry of Health. This service focuses on the prevention, screening, and management of hearing and speech disorders in both children and adults.
It is essential to detect hearing disorders in young children as early as possible. This allows for better treatment. So be attentive if your child shows signs of ear pain or does not react to sounds, even when sleeping in a quiet environment. Similarly, the sounds your child makes should develop in line with their age. Stay alert to this, and if in doubt, consult a professional!
In Luxembourg, the prevention of hearing and language disorders is a major priority. It is estimated that approximately 60,000 people in Luxembourg suffer from hearing disorders. For half of them, this condition is truly debilitating.
All consultations at the audiological and speech-language service are free of charge. Hearingscreenings are conducted at a very young age for newborns. Children are also screened in Luxembourg primary school classrooms during Cycle 1.2 (age 5) for hearing disorders and starting at age 2.5 for potential language disorders.
Subsequently, support is provided to children and adults with speech, language, and hearing disorders. Adults are also treated for all hearing disorders, including tinnitus.
Orthoptics Service
The orthoptics service, located in Luxembourg Hamm and Esch-sur-Alzette, is a state-run service responsible for vision screening for children aged 10 months to 4 years (up to Cycle 1.2 of the Luxembourg school system). People with vision disorders are also treated there. Services provided by the orthoptics department are free and optional.
Orthoptic consultations are not a substitute for consultations with an ophthalmologist. If a vision disorder is detected, the orthoptist will advise you to consult an ophthalmologist.
Addiction Treatment in Luxembourg
The National Center for Addiction Prevention educates the public about drug use and its risks . You can find more information here about the National Center for Addiction Prevention.
It was with this in mind that a safer drug consumption room, or “shooting gallery,” was established in Luxembourg on Route de Thionville in the Bonnevoie neighborhood. The center is accessible free of charge.
The goal of the Abrigado facility is to provide a clean and calm environment for adults struggling with addiction. This daytime drug consumption center is intended for individuals who are not currently undergoing substitution therapy. Sterile injection equipment is provided to minimize risks.
A team of professionals (psychologists, nurses, counselors, etc.) is also on hand to provide support to those who wish it. Emergency care can thus be provided if needed.
If needed, you can also contact support groups for alcoholism or drug use.
Practicing in Luxembourg as a Medical Professional
To practice in Luxembourg, medical professionals must possess the required qualifications. Recognition of the original degree is required by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Additionally, the practitioner must have the language skills to practice in Luxembourg , including proficiency in the three official languages, and must be a citizen of a European country or be in compliance with immigration regulations.
More specifically, it is now necessary to have a master’s degree to practice as an osteopath in Luxembourg.
To practice in Luxembourg as a self-employed professional or an employee, a physical therapist must hold a state-issued diploma certifying their qualifications as a massage therapist and physical therapist.
Since 2015, the profession of psychotherapist has also been regulated. One must now hold a master’s degree issued by the University of Luxembourg.
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