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Private Medical Emergency Service & Private Practice – When is a Private Doctor Worth It in Berlin?

RAB Arztbesuche is a private medical home-visit service that sends a licensed physician to your home, office or hotel anywhere in Berlin daily from 6 am to midnight — usually within 60 to 90 minutes.

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Susanne Reiche

Medically reviewed by Susanne Reiche

Consultant in internal medicine, geriatrics and palliative care — private physician

Demand for private medical services is rising: Many patients desire individual care, quick appointments and treatment without time pressure. The private medical on-call service and associated private practice fulfill exactly these expectations. But when is it worth visiting a private doctor? In this article, you will learn what services you can expect, what advantages a private practice offers and how the service differs from statutory emergency care.

Private Medical Emergency Service – For Whom?

Private medical service is aimed at privately insured patients and self-payers who value comfort, short waiting times and individual consultation. Whether acute complaints or emergencies – you receive quick help from experienced specialists. The doctors visit you at home, in your hotel or office and bring everything necessary for diagnosis and treatment.

What Does a Private Practice Offer?

  • Flexible appointments and minimal bureaucratic effort.
  • Long-term care: From diagnosis through treatment to follow-up care.
  • Time for detailed consultations: Doctors take time for your questions.
  • State-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive diagnostic options.
  • Discretion and trust: Treatment in a pleasant atmosphere.

Costs & Billing

Billing is carried out according to the GOÄ (German Medical Fee Schedule). Private insurance typically reimburses costs in full. Self-payers receive a transparent invoice. Some services may also be covered by supplementary insurance. Important: Compare in advance whether your private health insurance includes services from private providers.

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Private Service

Advantages:

  • Very short waiting times
  • Specialist care
  • Individual appointments (including evenings and weekends)
  • House calls and comprehensive diagnostics

Disadvantages:

  • Self-payers must cover all costs
  • In some cases longer travel times outside city limits

How You Can Use the Private Service

The first step is a phone call to RAB Berlin or an online booking. Describe your symptoms and clarify the urgency. If a house visit is required, it is usually carried out within 60–90 minutes. Follow-up appointments can take place at the private practice. There you have access to comprehensive diagnostic options.

Conclusion

The private medical emergency service and associated private practice offer patients a very high level of comfort, quality and personal care. For privately insured patients, this service is often available at no additional cost. Self-payers benefit from transparent fees and exclusive service – ideal if health and time are equally important to you.

Contact: For a private medical house visit, reach RAB Berlin at 030 550 77 870 or via https://rab-arztbesuche.berlin/online-buchen/. Appointments at the private practice can also be arranged through these channels.

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