Medical care in the Netherlands is of high quality. Since the costs for treatment can be very high, it is important to be properly insured, especially if you need specialist help from the hospital.
In the Netherlands, you need to see the family doctor first before you can get a referral for a specialist in the hospital (except for emergencies, please see First Aid section below).
Insurance
Find more information about insurance here
First Aid
If you need urgent medical care, you can get help 24 hours a day at the local hospital. (For life threatening situations, call 112! (more information below))
Always call the emergency room first! They will advise you on what to do. If you go to the emergency room in the Netherlands and the situation is not seen as urgent, the costs will not be covered by your insurance.
Deventer
Nico Bolkesteinlaan 75 in Deventer.
Follow the signs ‘Spoedpost’.
Always call before you go. They will advise you on what to do. Emergency room: +31 (0)570 - 501 777.
Weekdays after 5 pm and on weekends.
Enschede
Medisch Spectrum Twente at Koningsplein 1 in Enschede.
Always call and before you go. They will advise you on what to do. Emergency room: +31 (0)88 – 555 1188.
Weekdays after 5 pm and on weekends.
Apeldoorn
Gelre Apeldoorn at Albert Schweitzerlaan 31, 7334 DZ Apeldoorn
Always call before you go. They will advise you on what to do. Emergency room: +31 (0)55 - 581 8181.
Weekdays after 5 pm and on weekends.
Life threatening situations: 112
For emergency services (fire brigade, police or ambulance) in the Netherlands, call 112. This number is meant for (life) threatening situations!