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See a Doctor in Paris — Medical Help for Travelers
Feeling unwell far from home? Talk to a doctor by video during your stay in Paris.
One of the most frequented cities on earth takes in tens of thousands of travellers a day, most of them staying two or three nights. Finding a doctor in that window, with no local GP, is largely down to luck.
DotKtor is a telehealth service for travellers, tourists and hotel guests who need medical help abroad. Request a video teleconsultation from your phone, without unnecessary trips.
Create my account and request a teleconsultationAt a glance
- Service
- Online video doctor consultation
- Location
- Paris, France
- Ideal for
- Travelers, tourists and hotel guests who need a doctor during their stay
- Doctors
- French-registered doctors (Ordre des Médecins) practising in France
- Languages
- French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese — subject to medical availability
- Availability
- Day and night — subject to medical availability
- Pricing
- From €80 (8am-8pm), €100 (8pm-8am)
- Prescription
- If medically appropriate — valid in any French pharmacy
Payment is made directly by the patient before the consultation, and the price is shown before you book. For any urgent or worrying situation, call the emergency services immediately: 15 or 112.
How it works
- Create an account and request a consultation.
- Get connected with a doctor by video.
- Receive advice and, if appropriate, a prescription valid in any French pharmacy.
The consultation covers common health problems that can arise while travelling.
Consulting in Paris
France's capital and main gateway, Paris is served by Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly and hosts the bulk of the country's trade fairs and conventions. On any given day the city holds a vast transient population: short breaks, business trips, families connecting between flights.
Getting medical care while staying in Paris
Paris has no shortage of health professionals, but demand matches the city's size: without a registered GP, a same-day appointment is hard to come by, especially at weekends and in the evening. A video consultation sidesteps that. In an emergency, call 15 or 112.
When Paris is busiest
Footfall stays high all year, peaking in spring, from May to September, and again around the winter holidays. Stays rarely exceed three or four nights, and late arrivals make standard surgery hours difficult to reach.
English-speaking doctors used to international patients
Consultations are carried out by doctors registered with the French Medical Council (Ordre des Médecins) who practise in France, and experienced in caring for international patients during their stay. Subject to medical availability, an English-speaking doctor can take your consultation, so you can describe your symptoms without a language barrier.
Frequently asked questions
How can I see a doctor in Paris by teleconsultation?
Create your DotKtor account, submit your request, then access a video consultation with an available doctor. The service is designed to make it easier to reach a doctor during a stay or a trip.
I’m on holiday in Paris and I don’t feel well: is DotKtor suitable?
Yes. DotKtor lets you request a video medical teleconsultation without having to look for an available doctor's office on site.
Does DotKtor replace emergency services?
No. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, severe faintness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, neurological signs or any worrying situation, call 15 or 112 immediately.
Can I get a prescription?
A prescription can be issued only if the doctor considers it necessary and medically appropriate after the consultation.
Is the consultation available in several languages?
Yes — subject to medical availability, DotKtor can offer doctors who speak French, English, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese.
How much does a consultation cost?
The price is shown before you book: €80 from 8am to 8pm and €100 from 8pm to 8am. Payment is made directly by the patient before the consultation, with no subscription and no hidden fees.
Can I use my prescription in a French pharmacy?
Yes. Consultations are carried out by doctors registered with the French Medical Council (Ordre des Médecins) who practise in France, so a prescription issued during the consultation is valid in any French pharmacy.
Can I claim the consultation on my travel insurance?
A detailed receipt is issued after the consultation, which you can submit to your travel insurance or assistance provider. Reimbursement depends on your own policy.
What is the difference with the emergency services?
DotKtor is a teleconsultation service for common health problems during a stay; it is not an emergency service. In an emergency, or if you have any doubt, contact the local emergency services immediately by calling 15 or 112.
I move around the city every day — is that a problem?
No. The consultation happens by video, with no address to give and no journey to make: all you need is a quiet spot and a decent connection.
Can I request a teleconsultation from a station or airport?
Yes, provided you have a stable connection and somewhere quiet enough to talk to the doctor properly.
In an emergency, call 15 or 112.
DotKtor is not a substitute for the emergency services. In the event of a serious symptom, severe pain, faintness, breathing difficulty or any doubt about an emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately.
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DotKtor positioning
- DotKtor is an appointment-booking platform that connects patients with independent doctors.
- DotKtor is not a healthcare establishment.
- DotKtor does not provide diagnoses.
- DotKtor is not a substitute for emergency services. In a medical emergency, call 15 (SAMU) or 112 immediately.
- All medical care is provided by independent doctors.
- Any prescription is issued solely at the doctor's discretion, when medically appropriate.
DotKtor does not provide medical advice. DotKtor does not store medical records. DotKtor is not a healthcare provider.