Care with a smile
Your GP,your language.
Living and working abroad is an adventure. But it also brings challenges. Not everything works the way you are used to, healthcare for example. At Fonkelzorg International we understand that. Thanks to our experience with international patients, we know exactly what matters to you. We are happy to explain how general practitioner care works in the Netherlands. Do you live or work in Central or East Brabant? Then you can register with us as a patient.
Direct
contact
Do you have a medical question?
For life-threatening situations, call 112.
Is it not life-threatening?
Call our international number: +31 85 079 11 01.
We are specialized in general practitioner care for international patients, such as international employees (migrant workers) and expats. Our international healthcare providers help you in your own language! Our team is here especially for you.
CARING FOR YOU
Registering with a general practitioner is important to get good care in the Netherlands.
Many international employees are not registered with a Dutch general practitioner (huisarts). Often that is because they are here temporarily, or because they find arranging general practitioner care complicated. But registering with a general practitioner is essential to get good care in the Netherlands. That is why we founded Fonkelzorg International.
We make general practitioner care accessible and are happy to explain how Dutch healthcare works. We also like to help you in your own language, so we understand each other well. Our International team speaks English, Polish, Bulgarian, Romanian, Spanish and of course Dutch. So you never have to worry about language barriers.
Do you work in the Netherlands through an employment agency? Then you do not have to register yourself. Instead, ask your employer to contact us.
caring for each other
Take good care of your employees and choose to be a good employer.
Are you an employer with many international employees, such as migrant workers or expats? Then you probably want to arrange good care for these people too. We are happy to take that care off your hands. As your care partner we arrange everything, which saves you a lot of worries.
FAQs
My employer is not a partner of Fonkelzorg. Can I still register?
Yes, you can, depending on your travel time to one of our practices. If you live or work in Central or East Brabant, there is a good chance that you can register with us. Do you live further away? Then ask your employer to contact us, so we can see if we can work together.
Do I have to pay when I go to the general practitioner?
If you have Dutch health insurance, you do not have to pay anything. Are you not insured? Then we ask you to pay at the front desk.
Are the different languages always available?
That is what we aim for. But it is also important for our medical assistants and doctors to go on vacation, have a day off or sometimes be sick themselves. Then there is a chance that you cannot speak your own language during that period. There is always an option to speak English 😊. It is also possible to arrange an interpreter yourself.
Can I always drop by?
In the Netherlands it is common to call first to schedule an appointment. During this call the medical assistants decide whether you need to come in. Sometimes they can already help you on your way by phone. It is not possible to come in without an appointment. Is your situation life-threatening? Then call 112.
Is an online consultation possible?
Yes, that is possible! Especially if you live further away, it is not always easy to come to the practice. In many cases we then have a video call. Just give us a call and we will explain how it works.
Can I go straight to the hospital?
In the Netherlands you cannot go directly to the hospital. You always start with a visit to your general practitioner (huisarts). The GP discusses with you what kind of care is best for you. Sometimes this means that you have to go to the hospital. In other cases it is better to solve it together with the GP. It always starts with a phone call to your GP to make an appointment.
Please note: the hospital costs money (depending on your insurance), with Dutch health insurance you pay nothing for the general practitioner.
Why am I not getting antibiotics?
At Fonkelzorg International we find it important that you get the best care there is! We are happy to explain why we do not just prescribe a course of antibiotics.
Antibiotics are medicines that can treat bacteria. They can kill the bacteria or slow their growth.
Antibiotics do not work for infections caused by viruses, such as a cold, stomach flu, the flu or a headache.
If you use too many antibiotics, the bacteria in your body can become insensitive to the medicines. As a result, bacteria can keep growing.
When bacteria no longer respond well to antibiotics, this is called resistance.
For this reason, doctors do not just give antibiotics.
Sometimes a viral infection can be very unpleasant and make you quite sick. Luckily there are other remedies that can help you feel a bit better. Your healthcare provider at Fonkelzorg will discuss this with you.
Are you not from the Netherlands, but do you live or work in Central or East Brabant right now? Register with general practice Fonkelzorg International.