Côte d'Azur
English speaking health and medical services on the Côte d'Azur
Doctors, dentists, specialists, and private health clinics serving international patients.
9 providers · All areas
Find trusted help across the French Riviera
Finding the right doctor, dentist, clinic, or specialist is one of the first practical challenges for many newcomers to France. This page focuses on English speaking health and medical services on the Côte d'Azur, including providers used to helping international patients understand appointments, referrals, reimbursements, and follow-up care.
9 providers across all areas
GP and gynaecologist at Oxance Sola health centre in Nice. Sector 1 rates, Vitale card accepted. Books via Doctolib.
Gynaecologist-obstetrician in Nice. Norwegian, fluent in English. Sector 2, cash or cheque only. Also practises at Polyclinique Santa Maria.
GP and gynaecologist at PMI Cessole in Nice. Sees children and adults. Includes adolescent gynaecology and general follow-up. Books via Doctolib.
Full-service dental practice in Nice city centre. Modern clinic, full range of treatments including crowns, cleaning, and implants.
English-speaking dentist in central Nice. Sector 1 rates. Services include aesthetics, restorative dentistry, and adult orthodontics.
English and Italian-speaking dentist at Clinique Dentaire du Pont Neuf, Avenue Félix Faure.
English, Italian, and Polish-speaking dentist at Cabinet du Dr Aflalo, Avenue Notre Dame.
Dentist in central Nice, recommended by the local expat community as English-speaking.
Multilingual dental clinic with a dedicated English-language website. Speaks English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish.
About Health & Medical
Can I see a doctor in France without a Carte Vitale?
Yes. You pay the full consultation fee upfront (typically €25 to €30 for a généraliste) and reclaim from your own insurance or health scheme later. EU citizens can use a European Health Insurance Card for emergency cover. If you're establishing residency, registering with CPAM and getting a Carte Vitale is a priority: it gets you reimbursed automatically after each appointment.
What is a médecin traitant and do I need one?
A médecin traitant is your registered GP, formally declared to the French health system as your primary care contact. You're not required to have one, but without one you're reimbursed at a lower rate by the Sécurité Sociale (30% instead of 70%). Registering a médecin traitant is one of the first things to sort once you arrive.
Are there English-speaking doctors on the Côte d'Azur?
Yes, particularly around Nice, Cannes, and Monaco where international communities are large. For specialists, it's worth asking your GP for a referral rather than booking directly: staying within the referral system keeps your reimbursement rate higher.