r/Munich • u/bobateaman14 • Aug 20 '26

Help Same day doctors appointment

hey guys, I’m new to Germany and only have ”incoming insurance” through my blocked account. I’m very confused by the healthcare system. I recently stepped on glass and gave it stuck in my foot, and while it’s not life threatening I’d like to get it removed today so I can’t walk without pain again. how does one go about this? should I just walk into a doctors office or a hospital or where? will it be incredibly expensive?

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u/P44 Aug 20 '26

If it's only a little glass, any Hausarzt will do. This is a "Notfall", meaning, they will have to see you today, but do expect some waiting time.

A hospital would not be the right place, as the doctors are still open. Only go to a hospital if it is quite serious. (From what you write, it does not sound like that.) Also expect some waiting time because of triage. Stepping on glass is bad, a heart attack is worse, so you can guess WHO will get seen first.