Doctors and services — General Practitioner

General Practitioner — what to know

A general practitioner (GP) looks after the health of adults and children. People see one for a cold, a fever and other complaints, for a check-up, vaccinations and prescriptions, and for a referral to a specialist.

What happens at the visit

The GP asks about your complaints, measures your blood pressure and temperature, listens to your heart and lungs and examines your throat and abdomen. When needed, they order tests, prescribe treatment or issue a referral to a specialist.

Before the visit

Bring an identity document, the results of earlier tests and any discharge summaries, and a list of the medicines you take.

Bring the papers from your latest visits to specialists. For a check-up, ask in advance whether fasting tests will be needed.

Visits paid by НЗОК (NHIF)

A specialist visit paid by НЗОК (NHIF) usually needs a referral from your GP; a referral is valid for 30 days. A paid visit is possible without one. Whether the doctor sees НЗОК patients, which health funds they work with and the price are on their profile.

Source: NHIF (nhif.bg)

Updated on 10/11/2026

In an emergency, call 112.