A doctor's visit can become a burden when you feel sick, weak or immobile. Many people wish in such moments that the doctor would simply come to their home – just like in the past. This is exactly what RAB Berlin offers, the private medical on-call service for the capital.
Whether acute complaints, chronic illnesses or follow-up care: RAB Berlin's experienced physicians come to your home, conduct a thorough examination and provide fast, trustworthy treatment.
Why a house doctor home visit makes sense
There are numerous reasons why a home visit can be the best solution:
- Acute illness: High fever, dizziness, exhaustion or severe pain often make a trip to the practice impossible.
- Limited mobility: Elderly people, patients with mobility impairments or those recovering from surgery particularly benefit from a home visit.
- Chronic conditions: For cardiovascular, respiratory or metabolic diseases, regular medical care at home is often more comfortable.
- Infection control: If you or your relatives are contagious, home visits avoid unnecessary contact.
A home visit saves energy, time and stress – and enables treatment in a familiar environment where you feel safe.
Services during home visits by RAB Berlin
RAB Berlin offers a wide range of medical services directly at your home.
This includes:
- General medical examination and consultation
- Comprehensive medical history, vital signs monitoring and physical examination
- Blood pressure measurement, blood sugar and oxygen measurement
- ECG, rapid tests (e.g. COVID-19, flu, CRP)
- Prescription and administration of medications
- Pain and infusion therapy
- Medical certificates, sick notes and referrals
- Follow-up care after surgery or hospital stays
All physicians have many years of experience in both hospital and private practice and take sufficient time for you – without any waiting room.
The process of a home visit
- Contact: Call RAB Berlin or use online booking. Your request is taken directly by medical staff.
- Callback: A physician will call you back promptly to assess your symptoms and arrange the home visit.
- Travel: The doctor typically arrives within 60 to 90 minutes.
- Examination: On-site comprehensive diagnosis – conducted calmly, personally and transparently.
- Treatment: Medications, infusions or sick notes are arranged immediately.
- Billing: Private patients submit the invoice to their insurance. Self-payers receive a detailed invoice that can be settled in cash or by card.
Costs of a private medical home visit
Costs are determined according to the German Medical Fee Schedule (GOÄ).
- Daytime: approximately 190 to 220 euros
- Evening, weekend or holiday: approximately 230 to 250 euros
Private insurance covers costs in full. Self-payers benefit from transparent billing – without hidden fees.
This investment is particularly worthwhile if you desire fast, individual and high-quality care without long journeys or waiting times.
Benefits of a home visit by RAB Berlin
- Comfort: Treatment in a familiar environment – no transport required.
- Time savings: No waiting rooms, no commuting.
- Safety: Ideal for immobile, elderly or weakened patients.
- Specialist care: Only experienced physicians take care of your case.
- Availability: Daily from 6 to 24 o'clock, including weekends.
- Personal contact: No anonymous hotline – you speak directly with medical staff.
- Discretion: All treatments are conducted confidentially and respectfully.
Who is the home visit suitable for?
RAB Berlin's service is designed for:
- Privately insured patients
- Self-payers
- Expats and tourists in Berlin
- Families with children
- Elderly people or those with chronic diseases
Patients with statutory insurance can also use the home visit service – on a self-pay basis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How quickly does the doctor arrive?
As a rule, the family doctor from RAB Berlin reaches you within 60 to 90 minutes of your call or online booking. During quieter parts of the day and for short distances within central Berlin districts the arrival is frequently faster. At particularly busy times — Sunday mornings, public holidays, late evenings or strong influenza and cold waves — waiting times can stretch to around two hours. Our dispatch team gives you a realistic time estimate already at the moment of booking and proactively gets in touch with you if any noticeable delay occurs. The service vehicles are equipped with all necessary diagnostic tools, common medications and basic emergency equipment, so the consultation can begin immediately on arrival. For acutely life-threatening symptoms please dial 112 instead — the emergency rescue service is the correct contact in such situations and arrives within minutes.
What documents should I have ready?
To ensure the consultation proceeds as smoothly and safely as possible, please have the following documents ready: your insurance card or private health insurance policy, a valid ID, and an up-to-date list of all current medications including dosages. Relevant prior findings — recent doctor's letters, hospital discharge summaries, laboratory results, ECG print-outs, your allergy passport and vaccination booklet — help our physician quickly understand your medical history and avoid drug interactions or contraindications. For chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, your most recent self-measured values are very helpful. If you intend to use travel or international health insurance, please also have the policy document and claim number ready. If certain documents are not available at short notice, that is no problem — treatment will of course proceed even without complete documentation, since we can request missing information later.
Can I receive a sick note?
Yes. The licensed specialist physicians of RAB Berlin are authorised to issue official certificates of incapacity for work (Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung) that are accepted by all German employers and health insurers. The electronic sick note (eAU) is transmitted directly to your statutory health insurance company on request; in addition, you receive a printed copy for your own records and for your employer. First-time certificates and follow-up certificates are equally possible, as are certificates for specific purposes — for example school or kindergarten attendance excuses, sports exemptions, travel-incapacity certificates or fitness assessments for certain activities. The duration of the sick note is determined individually based on your symptoms, examination findings and expected recovery time. On request we issue the certificate in English as well, which is particularly useful for international patients or when travelling. You therefore do not need to visit your family doctor's practice separately for a sick note.
Are infusions or injections administered?
Yes. The RAB Berlin service vehicles are equipped so that most common injections and infusions can be administered directly at your home. This includes intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, intravenous fluid and electrolyte infusions for dehydration or feverish infections, pain and antiemetic medication, and the administration of certain antibiotics or cortisone preparations where medically indicated. Vitamin B12 injections, iron or vitamin complex infusions are also possible. Before every administration the physician carries out a thorough history-taking, an examination and a detailed explanation of effect, possible side effects and alternatives, so that you can make an informed decision. The doctor remains on site during the infusion where necessary, in order to react to any reaction immediately. For more complex procedures or treatments that require inpatient monitoring, we organise the referral to a suitable hospital.
Does the same doctor always come?
RAB Berlin works exclusively with experienced specialist physicians licensed in Germany, covering a range of disciplines including general medicine, internal medicine, paediatrics, ENT and emergency medicine. Which physician visits you depends on the medical reason, the time of day, your location within Berlin and current availability. If you prefer a specific doctor — for example because they have treated you before — we try to fulfil this wish where possible, particularly for recurring patients with chronic conditions or for paediatric concerns, where trust is especially important. We cannot guarantee this at all times due to the shift- and dispatch-based schedule, particularly at night or on public holidays. All findings and treatments are documented in your patient file, so that any of our physicians can quickly read into your medical history and continue your care without information being lost between visits.
When should I call the emergency services instead?
For life-threatening symptoms – such as difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, suspected heart attack or stroke – please call 112 immediately.
RAB Berlin specializes in urgent but non-life-threatening cases where you need fast medical care without visiting an emergency room.
Conclusion
A house doctor home visit is often the most comfortable and safest form of medical care. RAB Berlin combines modern medicine with personal care – fast, reliable and in a familiar environment. Whether acute complaints or follow-up care: RAB Berlin's physicians are there when you need them.
If you need fast medical care in Berlin, reach RAB Berlin daily from 6 to 24 o'clock at
030 550 77 870
or book your appointment directly online at
https://rab-arztbesuche.berlin/online-buchen/.
RAB Berlin's specialist physicians typically arrive at your home within 60 to 90 minutes.