Comparison · arztbesuche.de vs. rab Berlin
rab vs arztbesuche.de
rab vs arztbesuche.de is a care-pathway comparison that shows when RAB Arztbesuche's private medical home visit in Berlin is the faster alternative — with a licensed physician daily from 6 am to midnight.
There are national platforms referring house-calls across Germany. They sit as a booking layer on top of many local providers. rab is the other model: a dedicated Berlin specialist team, its own dispatch, its own standards — bookable directly, without a referral middleman.
Medically reviewed by Susanne Reiche · Last reviewed
Platform referral or own team
Nationwide house-call referral platforms have a clear appeal: one booking interface for many cities, one platform brand, uniform optics. For someone shuttling between Munich, Hamburg and Berlin that is practical. The price is fewer locally rooted relationships — the referred doctor is often interchangeable, communication runs through the platform and standards are not always transparent in detail.
rab is a local Berlin model. We dispatch ourselves, we know our team, we know Berlin's hotels, concierges, diplomatic structures and sensitive addresses. That makes the house-call calmer and more predictable in practice — no referral layer, no anonymous dispatch, but direct team accountability for each appointment.
Deliberately not a platform model
We deliberately chose not to be a platform. A private house-call in Berlin needs clinical depth, local knowledge and a reliable team — not scaling via interchangeable contracted doctors. That is a conscious design choice, not an efficiency gap.
Emergency? Dial the emergency number
If unconscious, with severe chest pain, breathlessness or heavy bleeding, dial 112 immediately. Our service complements the emergency services — it does not replace them.
Comparison
| Aspect | rab Berlin | arztbesuche.de (nationwide referral platform) |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | Own Berlin medical team | Nationwide referral platform |
| Who attends | Specialist from the rab team | Locally referred doctor, varies |
| Berlin response | typically 60–90 min. on site | Local, depends on the referral pool |
| Languages | German, English, requestable on booking | Not guaranteed at platform level |
| Cost | Transparent GOÄ billing | Platform tariffs + possible referral fee |
| Contact | Direct contact with the team | Contact with platform, then with doctor |
| Local knowledge | Berlin hotels, districts, concierges known | Standardised national process |
When rab is the better choice
- You want to speak directly to the treating team
- Local Berlin experience with hotels and diplomats matters
- English-language care must be reliably guaranteed
- Clear, transparent GOÄ billing without a referral layer
- Repeat visits for the same patient — continuity matters
When a nationwide platform makes sense
- You book from abroad and don't know the local market
- You travel across several German cities and want one booking interface
- You search via a platform and compare several options
- You have no specific requirements regarding language or setting
Frequently asked questions
Is arztbesuche.de or rab cheaper?
Ranges are similar since both bill under GOÄ. Platforms may add referral fees. In any individual case, ask both providers directly — our billing runs transparently through the private billing office.
Can I book the same doctor at rab repeatedly?
For repeat visits we try to dispatch a familiar doctor — especially during longer hotel stays or follow-up visits this is wanted and feasible.
What if I book from abroad?
You can reach us by phone or WhatsApp. We speak fluent German and English, many other languages in the team. Billing runs by invoice or card.
Is there app-based booking?
No — deliberately not. Dispatching an acute house-call clearly benefits from a short call — symptoms, address, language, time window, contact. That is resolved in two minutes on the phone.