Dr Elliot Coulet
Health & Medical
Dentist in central Nice, recommended by the local expat community as English-speaking.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.