Looking for a paediatrician in Genk: how to get an appointment quickly

For many complaints you can go to your GP (huisarts). A paediatrician is useful if you want a doctor who only sees children, for example:

• if your baby was born too early or needs follow-up after a hospital stay
• if you are worried about growth, feeding or development
• if your child often coughs, wheezes or has asthma
• for allergies or eczema that does not get better
• if your child is often ill and you want someone to examine them thoroughly

No. In Belgium you can book an appointment with a paediatrician directly. A letter from your GP is useful, though, because the paediatrician then knows straight away why you are coming.

• Waiting time. A new practice often still has space.
• Distance. With a sick child, you do not want to drive far.
• The same doctor. A regular paediatrician knows your child and your family.
• Language. If you prefer English, ask whether that is possible.
• Convention. Ask what a consultation costs (whether the doctor is conventioned, i.e. charges the official tariff).

Since September 2026 I have been holding consultations at Medpoint Genk, Sledderlo 48 bus A. There is no waiting list: new patients are welcome on Monday and Wednesday. You can book online or by phone. What to bring is explained on New patients.

A consultation with the paediatrician is always by appointment. If your child is ill in the evening, at night or at the weekend and it cannot wait, call the GP out-of-hours service in Genk (huisartsenwachtpost Genk) on 089 20 10 90. If life is in danger, call 112. See Doctor on duty.