This article is intended as a practical overview of how to find a doctor in Luxembourg, with a focus on language considerations. It does not go into detail on how the healthcare system works or how to register. For that, see our guides on how Luxembourg’s healthcare system works and how to register, and everything you need to know about hospitals, doctors, and pharmacies.
French, German, and Luxembourgish remain the main working languages of general practitioners in the Grand Duchy. In practice, many doctors also consult in English, particularly in Luxembourg City and other areas with large international communities.
Other languages may be available depending on the doctor and their background. While availability varies, it is not uncommon to find GPs and specialists who speak languages such as Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, or others. However, these are less systematically listed and may require more targeted searching.
One of the easiest ways to start is Doctena, an online platform listing many doctors and healthcare professionals practising in Luxembourg. Depending on the practitioner, you may be able to see the languages spoken and book appointments directly online. Doctena allows filtering by language, but its database is not exhaustive.
If you do not find suitable results there, another option is Editus, Luxembourg’s general business directory. Searching for ‘doctor’ or ‘médecin’ alongside a specific language can sometimes yield additional options not listed elsewhere.
A third route is to contact your embassy or consulate, which may keep informal lists of doctors who speak their nationals’ language. This can be particularly useful for less commonly spoken languages.
If communication is a concern, patients can bring a trusted person to appointments, and doctors are generally understanding when consultations take place in a non-native language.
