Hello,

I am quite new to Berlin and am looking for a gynaecologist, preferably female as I don't think I would feel comfortable with a male one (sorry - no offence meant guys - I'm sure a lot of us gals feel the same!). I do speak German but one who speaks some English would be good as I am quite nervous about these things and get a bit panicky after having had a smear recall 3 times in the UK just because they didn't take enough cells! I was a total wreck by the last time! I had a look at the docs listed on the site but I would like a personal recommendation if poss rather than just picking one out of thin air. I live in Kreuzberg but would be happy to travel anywhere if I could find a good gynae I feel at ease with.

Have a look at this website - you can type in your postcode and the type of doctor you are looking for as well as the language you want them to speak - http://www.aerzte-berlin.de/_php/therapie30/fach.php3 If you need any help, give me a shout!

You can try my gynae - she is lovely and her surgery is very easy to get to. Her surgery is very high tech and clean!! The nurses and receptionists are all very nice. Dr Wessel speaks really good English and I have always felt happy going to her during my pregnancy and ever since. She's at theAxel Springer Passagen, Markgrafenstr. 20 which is on the M29 bus route and not far from Checkpoint Charlie. The surgery number is 614 3040. She also has a website at http://www.frauen-vital.de/

Thanks Becky (and Sara) - both v useful postings. I/ve made an appt at Dr Wessels surgery so fingers crossed! Thanks again.