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!
- 01
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 pediatrician, family doctor, at the ÖGK health centers or at the district headquarters. In Vienna you can find a suitable place via the website here.
- Town vaccination serviceTown vaccination service () for children in Vienna
- ÖGK health centersÖGK health centers ()
- General informationGeneral information () on vaccination in Austria
- 05
Where can I go for preventive healthcare?
At your family doctor or at the ÖGK health centersÖGK health centers (). More Information can be find here for Health checkHealth check ().
- 06
Where can I find X-ray and MRI institutes?
With a referral you can go to one of the institutes from this listlist (). X-ray institutes are always listed on the back of the referral.
- 07
Where can I have an allergy test?
In an allergy center or allergy outpatient clinic.
Allergy centers ViennaAllergy centers Vienna () or Allergy outpatient clinics in AustriaAllergy outpatient clinics in Austria ()
- 08
Where can I give birth to my child?
In a hospital, a private clinic or at home. Read more in the chapter Pregnancy and birth.
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Where can I find a physiotherapist?
With a referral from your GP or specialist (e.g. orthopedist), 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 the prescription if you need it!
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Where can I have a blood sample taken?
Either at your family doctor or at a laboratorylaboratory ().
