Healthcare in Paris: Recommended Doctors
It’s a new year, and what better way to start it off than to get your health and wellness in check? Now how does one find a doctor amongst the overwhelming choices online? I remember when I got sick for the first time in Paris I had no idea how to find a doctor. Thankfully today things are much easier with websites like Doctolib-a directory of providers where you can easily book appointments online. However, sifting through the Internet to find a doctor can be hit or miss. Over the years I’ve needed to find specialists for different things from sports related injuries, prenatal care, down to an acupuncturist and it really helped having first hand suggestions from friends and colleauges which sparked wanting to put together a list of vetted providers that I have personally tried or were recommended. I would love to add to this list with your recommendations as well so don’t hesitate to comment below with your suggestions.
Generalists
Doctolib is a great site/app to find medical providers. You are able to see their profile with their training, specifications, location, their fees, and the different languages they speak and schedule appointments.
Examen de prevention en santé- Every year you are eligible for a free comprehensive exam paid by the assurance maladie which consists of a physical, blood work, dental, hearing, vision, and even an EKG.
Dr. Bich Ha TRAN (Located in the 18eme, very thorough)
Dr. Sarah Elbaz- (Generalist with an expertise in children. Great option if you need an appointment for your baby/child quickly and can’t get to your pediatrician. She is also bilingual in English)
Sports doctor
Damien Hasdenteufel (Podiatrist- specialised in 3D shoe inserts)
Dr. Alexis Nogier (Orthopedic surgeon- specialized in hips) * He did my hip surgery in 2019 for a sport related injury
Dr. Patricia Thoreux (Orthopedic surgeon specialized in knees, ankles and shoulders)
Clinique Nollet (Clinic dedicated to sports related injuries)
INSEP (French Institute for Sport Expertise and Performance) This is where all the high French athletes go to train and their in-house doctors are also open to the public)
Osteopaths/ Kiné
Virgina Montel (Took my baby here for several sessions and she was really great with him)
Ilana Benais (Specialised in pre and post natal care)
KINESITHERAPIE Damrémont (Went here after hip surgery and worked with Nicolas he was great)
Women’s Health
Dr. Afchine Fazel (OBGYN at Hopital Lariboisière)
Dr. Vignal (OBGYN, specialized in fibroids)
Dr. Majoulet (OBGYN-she delivered my baby)
Dr. Amina Yamgnane (OBGYN who speaks English, but she is not fully covered)
Elodie Delafoy (Midwife)
Helene Boyé (Trained midwife who also practices acupuncture)
Nourish Paris (Postpartum Doula who provides doula services as well as food delivery for nutritious foods postpartum)
Gynécée (New space solely dedicated to pre and postnatal care for women. It is a one shop stop for different providers as well as fitness classes and workshops related to pregnancy)
Carole Hervé (French & English speaking lactation specialist)
Therapists
Heather Tatham (English speaking Therapist)- Phone 06 60 73 78 31
Dr. Valene Gresham (American therapist, licensed to practice in France)
Gracieuse PAGET BLANC (Speaks English and she studied at Columbia University)
Vision
Lunettes pour tous (Affordable glasses that you can get in the same day with a free eye exam)
Dental
Dr. Agachi (Dentist/ Surgeon specialised in children and adolescents. She was recommended as one of the best in Paris for freinectomie for babies)
English Speaking
Dr. Julia BACH (British GP)
America Hospital of Paris (English speaking friendly, and expensive pricing like in the US)
If you have recommendations of doctors in Paris, please don’t hesitate to add them in comments!