Review: Medical appointment, Hamburg - Germany, June 2014

[wheninlimbo 9]

What to bring:

• 1 passport sized photo (German passport standard, not American)
• Passport
• Case Number
• Impfpass
• Hair Band
• If you have glasses make sure to bring the exact data of your eyesight
• 130€

Getting there and parking: The practice is situated on a rather busy street with lots of (occupied) parking spots (but they're free). I felt a little more comfortable to park in a street that was less busy where I could look for a spot without getting honked at. (The streets "Isestraße" and "Isekai" offer a lot of free parking spots as well). If you're way too early, like me, there's a really nice bakery near the Sparkasse - Klosterstr. 5).

When entering the practice you have to ring a bell and open TWO doors when they buzz you in.

The practice: Looks nice. Practice Team is friendly enough but I didn't really feel too comfortable.

The medical: Upon arrival they'll hand you the sheets the doctor will later fill out. You'll have to fill in your name, case number, passport number etc. a couple of times then hand it back.

They took my X-Ray in a room upstairs. If your hair's not short or up til then, make sure to get it out of the way with your hair band. They'll ask you to hold your breath for a couple seconds and shoot the picture. Voilá.

They take a small bottle of blood from you and will send you to get a urine sample in a little bathroom across the hall from the consulting room. If you have your period just tell them. It's no big deal as long as they know.

The doctor will then ask you about any medical condition you might have (pregnancy, drugs, illnesses etc.) You will have to take off all clothes except your undies and lay down on a bench, where your blood pressure will be measured and they'll check your breathing with a stethoscope.

In my case my X Ray was already done so she could look at it right away and tell me that everything's fine with it.

I was then done and headed back to the counter. They will hand you your X-Ray (that you will have to bring on the flight with you!) and tell you goodbye. Don't forget to ask for your DS3025 - I did, and now I have to call them, again -.-').

Waiting Time: They told me to be there 30 minutes early (I guess for the paperwork thingy). It took me a bit to do that part (I was so nervous for some reason) so I actually waited for not more than 10 minutes after that and was done 20 minutes later. It was really quick and easy.

I hope this can help some of you, I know a little bit of reassurance goes a long way so that's why I wrote this post

[tina:) 5]

Thank you for this awesome review! I was actually looking for something recent like this before I had my medical on May 26 I'm sure others will find this very helpful!

I'd like to add:

- I would recommend Doctor Henne, she was very nice and professional!

- About the DS3025: I kind of had to fight for a copy of that. So you might have to push for it a little

[quimolum 12]

great review.

I am still not sure where I will have to go for my medical check (Paris or Frankfurt)

I am a bit nervous. I live in Germany but I am still not very good and very shy at speaking German. Having an American husband doesn't help.

My question is: Do they have forms in English? Do they all speak English?

It wouldn't be the end of the world but I would feel more relax to know what to expect!

[tina:) 5]

great review.

I am still not sure where I will have to go for my medical check (Paris or Frankfurt)

I am a bit nervous. I live in Germany but I am still not very good and very shy at speaking German. Having an American husband doesn't help.

My question is: Do they have forms in English? Do they all speak English?

It wouldn't be the end of the world but I would feel more relax to know what to expect!

I think the forms are in English, but there's really not a lot you have to fill out I'm pretty sure they speak English! There's really no reason to be nervous

[Cupcake23 90]

Thanks for the review. My husband will be going to his medical in a few weeks there. Good luck!

[Frewchen 8]

^{Thank you for the review.}

^{Short question: My case is at the NVC (and I already have a case number). When can I start scheduling my medical and when can I start the visa application (DS-160 etc.). Do I have to wait for it to arrive at the embassy or is it possible to do it earlier?}

Edited January 23, 2015 by Frewchen