Pediatricians in Paris

This page covers pediatricians in Paris: the places, the prices, and what to expect.

What We Found

We needed a pediatrician in Paris when our youngest spiked a fever during a trip. The system works differently than what we were used to. In France, you can see a pediatrician directly without a referral, but finding one who speaks English and has same-day availability takes some work.

Cost

A private pediatrician consultation in Paris is moderately priced. The American Hospital charges about double a local pediatrician. SOS Medecins house calls for children cost more than an office visit, and more again at night. Keep all receipts since travel insurance usually covers these visits.

Practical tips

The American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine has an English-speaking pediatrics department and accepts walk-ins, though it's private and pricier. For a more local option, Doctolib (doctolib.fr) is the booking platform everyone uses in France. Filter by language and you can sometimes get a same-day appointment. SOS Medecins (01 47 07 77 77) does house calls around the clock, including for children, and some of their doctors speak English. A house call costs more than an office visit.

Language

English-speaking pediatricians do exist in Paris but they cluster in the wealthier arrondissements (7th, 8th, 16th, Neuilly). Doctolib lets you filter by language spoken, which saves a lot of phone calls.

With kids

Parisian pediatricians operate a bit differently from what you might be used to. Consultations are longer and more conversational. For urgent cases, Necker-Enfants Malades and Robert Debre have pediatric emergencies. SOS Medecins can also send a pediatrician to your hotel for house calls.

When it matters, travel-ER finds the closest medical facility to your exact location. It shows the local emergency number, and it can filter for reviews in English and reviews that mention children. No app to install, no signup.

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Sources: American Hospital of Paris · SOS Medecins · CDC Travel Health: France