FAQs
In this section you will find answers to frequently asked questions about healthcare and social services.
Do you have any further questions? Please contact us!
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Where can I find a suitable doctor?
It is best to ask friends and acquaintances for references or use the online listonline list () of doctors
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Where can I find the right hospital?
Go to the Clinic searchClinic search () page and filter by area of residence, speciality and type of insurance.
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Where can I find a suitable dentist?
The best way is via the online directory of the Dental AssociationDental Association ()
- 04
Where can I get vaccinated?
- Either at the paediatrician or your GP, at the ÖGK health centres or at the district headquarters. In Vienna you can find a list of where to get vaccinated herehere ().
- City vaccination serviceCity vaccination service () for children in Vienna
- ÖGK health centresÖGK health centres ()
- General informationGeneral information () on getting vaccinated in Austria
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Where can I go for preventive healthcare?
Get a health check done at your local GP or ÖGK health centresÖGK health centres (). More Information can be found here under Health checkHealth check ().
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Where can I find X-ray and MRI institutes?
After getting a referral from your GP, you can go to one of the institutes from this listlist (). X-ray institutes are always listed on the back of the referral.
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Where can I have an allergy test done?
In an allergy centre or allergy outpatient clinic.
Allergy centres ViennaAllergy centres Vienna () or Allergy outpatient clinics in Austria Allergy outpatient clinics in Austria ()
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Where can I give birth to my child?
In a hospital, a private clinic or at home. Read more in the chapter Pregnancy and BirthPregnancy and Birth ().
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Where can I find a physiotherapist?
After getting a referral from your GP or specialist (e.g. orthopaedic doctor), you can choose from this listlist ()
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Where can I find a psychotherapist?
HereHere () is an overview of all psychotherapists in Austria
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Where can I buy medication?
At the pharmacy, but don't forget to get a prescription first, if you need it!
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Where can I have a blood sample taken?
Either at your GP or at a laboratorylaboratory ().
