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General Medicine
What is the difference between public insurance doctors and private doctors?
Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
How often should I have preventive check-ups?
What are typical waiting times at a general practice in Vienna?
Dermatology and Venereology
Do I need a referral to see a dermatologist?
What are the waiting times at a dermatology practice?
What conditions can a dermatologist treat?
When should I see a dermatologist?
Internal Medicine
What is an internist and when should I see one?
Do I need a referral to see an internist?
What specializations are included in internal medicine?
What are the typical waiting times for an internist?
Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic surgeon?
What conditions does the orthopedic surgeon treat?
What are the typical waiting times for an orthopedic surgeon?
What should I expect from the orthopedic surgeon?
Orthopedics and Traumatology
What is trauma and orthopedic surgery and when should I see a specialist?
Do I need a referral to see a trauma orthopedist?
What are typical sports injuries that are treated?
What are the waiting times for trauma orthopedists?
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Is a visit to a gynecologist free with public insurance?
What preventive screenings should I have regularly?
What should I know about pregnancy care in Vienna?
What are typical waiting times for a gynecologist appointment?
Ophthalmology and Optometry
Do I need a referral to see an ophthalmologist?
What does a private eye examination cost?
When should I see an ophthalmologist?
Can an ophthalmologist prescribe glasses?
Pediatrics
Is a visit to a pediatrician free with insurance?
What is the Mutter-Kind-Pass and why is it important?
What vaccinations are recommended in Austria?
When is an urgent visit to a pediatrician necessary?
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Do I need a referral to see an ENT doctor?
What conditions do ENT doctors treat?
What does a private ENT consultation cost?
What are typical waiting times for an ENT appointment?
Urology
Do I need a referral to see a urologist?
What treatments does a urologist provide?
What is the urological screening for men?
What are typical waiting times for a urologist appointment?
Neurology
Are there neurologists who accept public insurance (ÖGK)?
Do I need a referral to see a neurologist?
What symptoms require a neurologist's visit?
How long are the waiting times for an appointment?
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Are there psychiatrists who accept public insurance (ÖGK) in Vienna?
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
What is psychotherapeutic treatment in Austria?
What should I expect at the first appointment?
Pulmonology
Are there pulmonologists who accept public insurance (ÖGK) in Vienna?
Do I need a referral to see a pulmonologist?
What lung diseases are treated by a pulmonologist?
What is a lung function test (spirometry)?
Radiology
Are there radiologists who accept public insurance (ÖGK) in Vienna?
Do I need a referral to see a radiologist?
What is the difference between MRI and CT?
How long are the waiting times for examinations?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Are there oral and maxillofacial surgeons who accept public insurance (ÖGK) in Vienna?
Do I need a referral to see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
What procedures does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon perform?
What does dental treatment cost at an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
Internal Medicine and Cardiology
Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?
What examinations does a cardiologist perform?
When should I see a cardiologist?
What is the waiting time for a cardiologist in Vienna?
Psychiatry
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
What happens at the first appointment with a psychiatrist?
What are the waiting times for a psychiatrist in Vienna?
Will I get medication from the psychiatrist?
Trauma Surgery
Do I need a referral to see a trauma surgeon?
When should I see a trauma surgeon?
What is a statutory insurance doctor and how does it affect costs?
How long does rehabilitation take after a trauma injury?
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