Côte d'Azur
English speaking doctors and dentists on the Côte d'Azur
Doctors, dentists, specialists, and private health clinics serving international patients.
32 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.
32 providers across all areas
Nakarid Garcia Gacon is a psychologist in Valbonne described by clients as warm and empathetic, particularly noted for helping families and children through difficult periods. A reviewer, writing in Spanish, specifically praises her Spanish-language ability, making her a useful contact for Spanish-speaking families in the Valbonne area.
Carol McCloskey is an Irish psychotherapist based in Antibes with over 10 years of clinical experience working with the international community in France, offering therapy for individuals and couples in person or online. She explicitly offers sessions in English and French, and a reviewer confirms she speaks fluent English, making her a strong option for English-speaking clients.
Nice-Child Counselling is run by Joanna Owen, a Canadian-trained children's developmental and play therapist based in Nice, working with children facing developmental or emotional challenges. The practice is explicitly English-speaking, as stated in its name and listing, making it a clear option for English-speaking families in Nice.
Mathieu Auriol is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist in central Nice, working with adults, teenagers, and couples, trained in EMDR and with experience at San Francisco State University. His practice explicitly offers sessions in French or English, both in person and by teleconsultation, and a reviewer confirms he communicates fluently in English, their native language.
Sandra Huret is a psychotherapist in Cannes specialising in psychosomatic and trauma-related difficulties, trained in CBT, EMDR, and ICV, with additional work on sensory and hearing-related issues such as tinnitus. Her listing directly describes her as a bilingual French/English therapist, making her a solid option for English-speaking clients in Cannes.
Julien Bonnel is a psychologist in Cannes, a UC Berkeley graduate and creator of the p-EMDR therapy method, known internationally for his EMDR training and masterclasses. A reviewer specifically confirms he speaks English almost like a native language, which was essential for them as a non-French speaker.
Hypnose à Menton is run by Romana Rosolen, a hypnotherapist helping clients work through personal blockages and find direction, described by clients as attentive and realistic rather than making inflated promises. A reviewer confirms she works equally well in French and Italian, making her a useful contact for Italian-speaking residents in the Menton area.
Sofia Payaro is a clinical psychologist and EMDR therapist in Nice specialising in trauma, trained in Somatic Experiencing. Her listing states consultations are available in French, English, Spanish, and Italian, making her one of the more multilingual psychotherapy options in Nice.
Fanny Buttigieg is a clinical psychologist specialising in psychotrauma, EMDR, and support for survivors of violence, offering online consultations accessible from France and abroad. Her listing states consultations are available in French and English, making her a useful contact for English-speaking clients seeking trauma-focused therapy remotely.
Philippa Ridley is a UK-qualified integrative psychotherapist and couples counsellor based in Antibes (with sessions also available in Beausoleil or online), specialising in relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and bereavement. She is an accredited member of UKCP and a registered member of BACP, and her practice is explicitly English-speaking.
Catherine Rouah is a psychotherapist in Valbonne with over 25 years of experience, offering individual, couple, and family therapy for anxiety, grief, and life transitions using a systemic, humanistic approach. Her listing states she works in French and English, and reviewers specifically describe her as perfectly bilingual, making her a strong option for English-speaking clients around Sophia Antipolis.
Concept 360 Moving For Health is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation centre in Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, bringing together physiotherapists, osteopaths, physical trainers, a dietician, and a psychologist under one roof. Reviewers specifically confirm that physiotherapist Geoffrey speaks fluent English, making this a useful option for English-speaking residents needing coordinated rehabilitation care.
Aloïs Ruetsch is an osteopath in central Nice treating acute pain such as stiff neck, lower back pain, and sciatica, with home and workplace visits available alongside in-clinic appointments. His listing states he speaks both English and Spanish, making him a practical option for English-speaking residents who need urgent osteopathic care in Nice.
SmartRehab is a sports rehabilitation and reathletisation centre in Biot, offering personalised physiotherapy and recovery programmes from a well-equipped facility. Reviewers note the team speaks multiple languages including English, Spanish, and German, making it a strong option for English-speaking residents needing sports injury rehabilitation near Sophia Antipolis.
Edward Lambert Le Balle runs a physiotherapy practice in Valbonne, known for a precise, hands-on approach and home exercise programmes for long-term results. A reviewer specifically describes the practice as English-speaking and easy to book with, making it a practical option for English-speaking residents around Sophia Antipolis.
Aurélien Filippi is an osteopath in central Nice offering home-based care close to transport links, with reviewers praising his gentle manipulation technique for back and vertebra issues. A reviewer specifically confirms he speaks English and describes him as attentive and reliable, making him a solid option for English-speaking residents in Nice.
Roscan Anamaria is a sports physiotherapist near Grasse specialising in injury rehabilitation, post-surgery recovery, and return-to-sport programmes, including shockwave therapy and sports massage. Her own listing describes her explicitly as an English-speaking sports physiotherapist on the French Riviera, making her a strong option for English-speaking athletes or active residents.
Alexandre Gaillard is a physiotherapist in central Nice offering functional rehabilitation for the back, shoulder, limbs, and post-surgical scars, both in-practice and at home. His listing states he works in English, Spanish, and French, and a reviewer's English-language recommendation confirms this, making him a useful contact for English-speaking clients in Nice.
Vilavan Prachansiri is a physiotherapist in Nice specialising in perinatal and postpartum rehabilitation, including pelvic floor recovery and C-section scar treatment. A reviewer confirms she speaks English as well as French, making her a useful contact for English-speaking women seeking postpartum physiotherapy in Nice.
Enrico Physio is a physiotherapy practice in Antibes run by a UK-registered physiotherapist (HCPC and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy member) also active with the French physiotherapists association. Multiple reviewers confirm he speaks English, French, and Italian fluently, making him one of the more clearly multilingual physiotherapy options on this stretch of coast.
Elric de Noblet is a sports physiotherapist at Kinelite in Nice, working with amateur and professional athletes on rehabilitation, reathletisation, and injury prevention, including shoulder and nerve-related conditions. He states he speaks French, English, and Spanish, making him a useful contact for English-speaking athletes or active residents in Nice.
Riviera Health Centre is a multidisciplinary wellness practice near Valbonne offering osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and Pilates. The practice describes its team as English-speaking and English-trained, built specifically to serve the international community around Sophia Antipolis, making it one of the more clearly English-oriented options in this category.
Constantin Marian Dumitru is a physiotherapist (kinésithérapeute) practising in Menton by appointment. His listing states he speaks French, Italian, English, and Romanian, making him a useful contact for English-speaking residents in the Menton area who need physiotherapy support.
Gynaecologist-obstetrician in Nice. Norwegian, fluent in English. Sector 2, cash or cheque only. Also practises at Polyclinique Santa Maria.
GP and gynaecologist at the Oxance Sola health centre in Nice, working at Sector 1 rates with the Vitale card accepted. Appointments go through Doctolib. Whether she is taking on new patients is not clear from public listings, so check before counting on it.
GP and gynaecologist at PMI Cessole in Nice. Sees children and adults. Includes adolescent gynaecology and general follow-up. Books via Doctolib.
English-speaking dentist in central Nice. Sector 1 rates. Services include aesthetics, restorative dentistry, and adult orthodontics.
Full-service dental practice in Nice city centre. Modern clinic, full range of treatments including crowns, cleaning, and implants.
English, Italian, and Polish-speaking dentist at Cabinet du Dr Aflalo, Avenue Notre Dame.
English and Italian-speaking dentist at Clinique Dentaire du Pont Neuf, Avenue Félix Faure.
English-speaking dentist at the Cabinet Dentaire Longchamp in central Nice, a four-dentist practice covering implants, periodontics, endodontics under microscope and children's orthodontics. Saturday mornings by appointment.
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.