English-Speaking Pediatricians in Munich

Moving to Munich with kids is exciting and exhausting in equal measure. One of the first things on the to-do list? Finding a good doctor for your children. And if German isn’t your strongest language yet, or you just feel more at ease talking about fevers and rashes in English, that search can feel surprisingly stressful.

I’m Meg, a family and newborn photographer, and a mom of 2 girls based in Munich. Getting to photograph families in Munich at every stage from newborn to teens means I spend a lot of time talking to other english-speaking and expat families about their experiences living in Munich. I know this question comes up again and again in local groups on Facebook and local WhatsApp parent circles. So I put this resource together based on what families in those groups have shared. Think of this as a starting point: a list of practices that other English-speaking parents in Munich have mentioned or found helpful.

Always do your own research, call ahead, and trust your gut when you meet a new doctor.

Why It Matters to Find a Pediatrician Who Speaks Your Language

When your child is unwell, the last thing you want is to struggle to explain symptoms or miss important details because of a language gap. Feeling understood by your doctor matters. It affects how confident you feel, how clearly you can ask questions, and how well you can follow the advice you’re given. While most doctors are highly trained and many do speak some English, there’s an extra level of comfort for expat and international parents to find a recommendation for a peditrician who works often in English.

Community-Recommended Practices by Area

Here are practices that Munich’s English-speaking parent community has mentioned. They are organised by area to make it easier to find something near you.

Schwabing

Kindermedizin LEO9
leo-9.de/en
Address: Leopoldstrasse 9, 80802 Munich
Insurance: Private insurance and self-payers only.
Right on Leopoldstrasse in the heart of Schwabing.
Online appointment booking available via Doctolib.

Privatpraxis Dr. med. Peter Bartels
pb-kinderarzt.de
Insurance: Private insurance only.
A private pediatric practice offering comprehensive care, preventive check-ups, and allergy diagnostics. For families with private health insurance.

Kinderarztpraxis Dr. Marianne von Harbou
kinderarzt-harbou.de
Address: Herzogstrasse 39, 80803 Munich
Insurance: Public accepted
A well-established practice in northern Schwabing, a short walk from the English Garden.

Lehel

Kinderarztpraxis Dr. med. Henrik Halboni
kinderarztpraxis-halboni.de
Address: Liebherrstrasse 20, 80538 Munich
Insurance: Public and private insurance, plus self-payers
Online booking via Doctolib. A central location, convenient for families in Lehel, Maxvorstadt, and Bogenhausen.

Bogenhausen / Arabellapark

Kinderarztpraxis am Arabellapark
dein-kinderarzt.de
Insurance: Public accepted
Doctors: Dr. med. Beate Kusser, Dr. med. Christina von Bredow, Dr. med. Sonja Behrendt Online booking via Doctolib.

Neuperlach

Kinder- und Jugendärzte / Neuropädiatrie München Neuperlach
kja-neuperlach.de
Address: Albert-Schweitzer-Strasse 62, Munich
Insurance: Public acceptedA specialist practice with a focus on neuropediatrics and epilepsy alongside general pediatrics. Located in the southeast of Munich. Worth exploring if your child has neurological concerns alongside general care needs.

Pasing

Kinder- und Jugendarztpraxis Stephanie Putzker
kinderarztpraxis-pasing.de
Insurance: Public accepted

Sendling

Kinderarztpraxis Dr. Lindner-Gajek & Dr. Maisch
kinderarzt-muenchen-sendling.de
Insurance: Public Accepted
A practice in Sendling offering holistic and individual care, offering a video consultation option (Videosprechstunde) and a practice app, which can be handy for busy families.

Haar (East Munich)

Kinderpraxis am See Doctor: Dr. Anne-Frederike Zanzinger
kinderpraxis-zanzinger.de
Address: Am See 11, 85540 Haar
Insurance: Public and private insurance
Located in Haar, just east of Munich’s city boundary and convenient for families in Haar, Trudering, Berg am Laim, and surrounding areas.

A Note from Me

I hope this takes some of the stress out of one more item on your Munich settling-in list. Finding the right pediatrician is such a personal decision. If you know of a practice that should be on this list, or if any details have changed, I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a message and I’ll update this resource.

And if you’re in the newborn or family phase and thinking about capturing these fleeting moments, I’d love to help. I photograph families and newborns across Munich, with a calm and guided approach that works even when your toddler has other ideas.

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Please note: The practices listed here have been shared by members of Munich’s expat parent community. This is not an endorsement or personal recommendation from Hoechsmann Photography. Information including insurance types and contact details may change, so please verify directly with the practice before booking.

Last updated: May 2026. Please always verify practice details directly before booking, as availability, insurance acceptance, and contact details can change.

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