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See a Doctor in Sarlat — Medical Help for Travelers
Feeling unwell far from home? Talk to a doctor by video during your stay in Sarlat.
Saturday market, the Dordogne valley, accommodation scattered across the countryside: in Sarlat people rarely stay in town, and rarely near a practice.
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
- Sarlat, 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 Sarlat
Capital of the Périgord Noir, Sarlat keeps a much-frequented medieval centre and serves as a base for the Dordogne valley, its caves and its châteaux. Accommodation is spread widely across the surrounding rural communes.
Getting medical care while staying in Sarlat
The area is rural and distances are real, while the summer population far exceeds the permanent one. Reaching a practice often means half an hour on the road. In an emergency, call 15 or 112.
When Sarlat is busiest
The season is concentrated in July and August, with a busy spring and early autumn. Stays last one to two weeks, mostly in gîtes or rural rentals.
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 Sarlat 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 Sarlat 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.
My gîte is thirty minutes from Sarlat — does that work?
Yes, the consultation happens by video from your accommodation, with no journey.
The connection is patchy in the countryside — what should I do?
A stable connection is needed; the gîte's wifi is usually better than a weak mobile signal.
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.