Expat Life
Helpful tips when living as an Expat, particularly in Germany.
I have been living and working as an expat in Germany for over 16 years. I get asked the same questions time and again, so I thought I would compile some helpful links. This space will be constantly expanding and changing with new updates and recommendations. Please connect with any helpful suggestions.
Expat Groups and Meet Ups in Germany
Health Insurance in Germany
This is probably the best explanation I have ever seen regarding health insurance in Germany by All About Berlin. It explains the differences between public and private, allows you to compare prices, and provides a depth of information for find which insurance might suit your needs best. Click Here
Finding a Doctor in Germany
General Practitioners in Munich and Berlin and Stuttgart
AVI General Practitioners group has multiple locations in Munich, Berlin and Stuttgart. They are known to be very welcoming to International clients.
https://www.avimedical.com/praxis/muenchen-sendlinger-tor
OB-Gyn in Munich
Dr. med., Margarita Summerer-Moustaki, Doctor of Medicine (Univ. Rochester, New York. She comes highly recommended from more of my clients than I can count.
https://candidplatzgyn.de/english
Paediatrician in Munich
Dr. Med. Birgit Goldschmitt-Wuttge has a wonderful, accessible website that makes it easy to book an appointment in English.
https://www.kinderärztin-münchen.de/en/pediatrician-munich-services
Comprehensive Lists of English Speaking Medical Providers in Munich
No idea if anyone on these lists are good or not, but at least there are some possibilities for English speaking professionals that can offer help.
Emergency Psychological Services in Munich
Here is a complication by Max Planck Institute of phone numbers, websites and helpful information regarding psychological care and Hotlines to emergency services . Click Here
Psychiatric Care in Munich
A past client recommended Max Planck Institute for Psychiatric Care. They offer appointments and emergent care for persons needing medication management, psychiatric assessment or acute psychiatric care. Click Here
Are you dealing with Culture Shock/Homesickness?
See one of our registered therapists, all who have lived as Expats themselves and offer free consultations online.