Healthcare in Delft

The most important healthcare resource for TU Delft-affiliated expats, housed in the Gezondheidscentrum de Hoed. The Student Medical Practice Delft (SPD) provides full GP care for TU Delft students, PhD candidates, and staff. The broader SGZ student health service offers preventative healthcare, travel clinic, medical certificates, and vaccinations. The same building houses dentists, psychologists, and physiotherapists, making it a comprehensive one-stop healthcare centre. English-speaking throughout given the international TU Delft community. Open Monday to Friday 08:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30. Register at sgzstudent.nl. Note: the GP practice (SPD) and the student health service (SGZ) have different phone numbers; use +31 15 799 90 50 for GP appointments and +31 15 212 15 07 for SGZ student health services including certificates and travel vaccinations.

A GP practice near the TU Delft campus that specifically serves international students in Delft alongside regular patients. The practice is experienced with the particular needs of international patients navigating the Dutch healthcare system for the first time and English is spoken comfortably. In addition to general family medicine the practice also offers medical examinations and sports assessments. A practical choice for TU Delft-affiliated expats who live in the neighbourhoods around the campus such as Voorhof or Buitenhof. Website at samsomhuisarts.com has English information for international patients.

A well-established GP practice in Delft with an English-language information page for international patients. Provides standard GP services and refers to the Reinier de Graaf hospital for specialist care. The out-of-hours GP emergency post is located at the Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis and can be reached at +31 15 251 19 30 when the practice is closed. Check ZorgkaartNederland for current contact details and to confirm availability for new patients before contacting the practice.

A second practice in the Ezelsveldlaan area of Delft, also with English-language information for international patients. The out-of-hours GP emergency post at the Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis at +31 15 251 19 30 applies here as well. Check ZorgkaartNederland for current contact details and availability for new patients. For non-TU Delft expats, contacting multiple practices simultaneously is advisable given varying availability across the city.

An online medical consultation service allowing expats to speak with English-speaking doctors from home or anywhere in Delft. Particularly useful for new arrivals not yet registered with a Dutch GP, and for minor health issues that do not require a physical examination. Online prescriptions available where appropriate. Not a replacement for a registered GP and not valid for the full range of Dutch healthcare referrals, but a genuinely practical solution for many situations including newly arrived TU Delft affiliates who have not yet completed GP registration. Available seven days a week.

Delft’s main hospital and one of the oldest hospitals in the Netherlands, providing care to the residents of Delft for almost eight centuries. The Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis is a well-regarded general hospital with a comprehensive range of medical specialties, an emergency department, the out-of-hours GP post (Huisartsenpost), and an outpatient pharmacy on the ground floor. English-speaking staff throughout. Located on the Reinier de Graafweg south of the city centre, accessible by bus from Delft Centraal. For non-emergency out-of-hours GP care call the Huisartsenpost at +31 15 251 19 30; do not use the emergency department for routine out-of-hours care. The hospital website at reinierdegraaf.nl has English information and an online appointment system.

For complex specialist care not available at the Reinier de Graaf, the Haaglanden Medical Centre in Den Haag is ten minutes by direct train from Delft Centraal. A large general hospital network with comprehensive specialist care and English-speaking staff throughout. The International Health Centre The Hague (IHCH) is also in Den Haag and is the finest dedicated English-language expat healthcare institution in the Netherlands, offering specialist care specifically designed for international patients. See the full Den Haag healthcare guide for complete details on both facilities.

Psychological support available within the SGZ healthcare centre for TU Delft students, PhD candidates, and staff. English-language psychological support with significantly shorter waiting times than the public GGZ system, given the focused TU Delft patient base. An accessible and practical first step for mental health concerns for those affiliated with TU Delft. Contact via the main SGZ/SPD number. For TU Delft affiliates this should always be the first port of call for mental health support before approaching the public GGZ system.

The main mental health organisation serving the Delft and Den Haag region, providing a full range of outpatient and inpatient mental health care including psychiatry and clinical psychology. A GP referral is required. Waiting times for specialist GGZ care can be long across the Netherlands, including in the Delft region. English-speaking therapists and psychologists are available. Ask your GP about all available options and pathways. For broader context on mental health access in the Netherlands see the Netherlands mental health guide.

Dental care within the SGZ healthcare centre for TU Delft students, PhD candidates, and staff. English-speaking and experienced with international patients. Convenient for those already registered at SGZ for GP care. Note that Dutch basic health insurance does not cover adult dental care beyond basic check-ups, so most expats need supplementary dental insurance (tandartsverzekering) or pay out of pocket for treatments. Check your health insurance policy for what is covered before your first appointment.

A dental chain with a Delft location offering comprehensive dental care in English. Online booking available. Accepts most Dutch supplementary dental insurance policies. A convenient alternative for expats not affiliated with TU Delft who need a central Delft dentist. Use ZorgkaartNederland to compare dentists near your home postcode and check patient ratings before registering.

Delft has multiple pharmacies (apotheken) across the city, most of which have English-speaking staff given the large international population. In the Netherlands your GP sends prescriptions electronically to a pharmacy of your choice and you collect them with your ID. Register with a pharmacy near your home as you would register with a GP. The Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis has an outpatient pharmacy on the ground floor for hospital-related prescriptions. Use ZorgkaartNederland to find the highest-rated pharmacy near your home postcode. The GGD Haaglanden public health service at ggdhaaglanden.nl provides sexual health testing, vaccinations, and infectious disease services for the Delft region, with some services free of charge.