Updated 13 October, 2025 with additional recommendations

Finding a good and trusted pediatrician is never easy when you first move to Geneva, especially when there’s so many options and feeling overwhelmed with the health system + language barrier.

From talking with other moms, here are what seem to matter most:

• Languages spoken – French of course, but English‑speaking doctors are a big plus for many expats.
• Proximity / ease of transport — close to home or along your usual commute helps for regular visits.
• Out‑of‑hours service — weekend or evening options, or on‑call services.
• Home visits or flexibility (if baby is sick, hard to move around).
• Good reputation / “mom‑word of mouth” — patient, attentive, clear in explanations.

Recommended Pediatricians & Specialists by Neighborhood

Below are pediatricians & clinics mothers in different Geneva areas often mention. Organized by neighborhood or nearby area so you can pick those closest.

TIP: Always call ahead to see if they are accepting new patients, what languages they speak, etc. You may also book in advance via https://www.onedoc.ch/en/

Personal experiences and may vary from person to person. We encourage you to do your own research—consider reaching out, asking questions, and arranging an initial meet-and-greet to get a genuine feel. Finding the right fit for your child is a personal journey, and it’s important to choose someone who truly aligns with their needs and comfort. ****

Area	Pediatrician / Clinic	Address	What Others Expats Say
Carouge	Dr. Marc Lacour	Boulevard des Promenades 1 1227 Carouge	Specialist pediatric dermatologist
Carouge	Dr. Alessandra Sansonetti-Ferrario	Quai du Cheval-Blanc 21227 Carouge	Specialist in ophthalmologist
Carouge	Dr. Stephen Jacques Alzuphar	Clinique de Carouge Avenue Cardinal-Mermillod 1 1227 Carouge	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Champel	Dr. Anne-Pascale Oury	Cabinet de pédiatrie Rue Pedro-Meylan 1 GenèveRue Pédro-Meylan 4 1208 Geneva
Champel	Dr. Marie Saint-Faust	Cabinet de Pédiatrie Beausoleil Chemin de Beau-Soleil 12 1206 Geneva
Champel	Dr. Julie Sommer	Cabinet de Pédiatrie Beausoleil Chemin de Beau-Soleil 12 1206 Geneva	Comment from a mama: “Great bedside manner, patient with my daughter and was always available during an emergency”
Champel	Dr. Elodie Ceaux	Rue Le-Corbusier 10 1208 Genève
Champel	Dr Thomas Gaudin	Chemin Malombré 5, 1206 Genève	Specialist pediatric dermatologist
Champel	Dr. Mariam Seirafi	Avenue Eugène-Pittard 34 1206 Geneva	Specialist gastroenterologist
Champel	Dr. Katalin Hodi	Rue Emile-Yung 8, 1205 Genève	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Champel	Dre Natacha Bruhier	Centre medical Audicee, Av. de Beau-Séjour 19, 1206 Geneva	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie) Comment from another mama: “She was great with my 4 year old and has all the equipment to test hearing if needed”
Champel	Dr. Cyril Cuffel	Chemin de Beau-Soleil 12 1206 Genève	Comment from another mama: “He was a bit rude with me and my husband on separate occasions. But he might be sweeter with kids.“
Charmilles	Dr Ann Kabuya Yeboah	Centre Médical des Charmilles, Pédiatrie Rue de Lyon 89 1203 Genève	Comment from another mama: “She is very soft, thorough and very attentive to parents enquiries.“
Charmilles	Dr Elias Adjadj	Rue de Saint-Jean 26, 1203 Genève	Specialist in ophthalmologist
Charmilles	Dr. Anthie Giovanouli	Rue de Lyon 75, 1203 Genève	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Chêne-Bougeries	Dr Charles-André Haenggeli	Parc des Grangettes Route de Chêne 110 Bâtiment D 1224 Chêne-Bougeries	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Chêne-Bougeries	Dr. Line Zürcher Pfund	Chemin des Grangettes 7 1224 Chêne-Bougeries	Specialist pediatric orthopaedic
Chêne-Bougeries	Dr. Luca Gramatica	Centre médical Opale Chemin de la Gravière 3 1225 Chêne-Bourg
Chêne-Bougeries	Dr. André Friedli	Route de Chêne 110 1224 Chêne-Bougeries	Comment from another mama: “Dermatologist specialist. His English is excellent because he spent time in San Diego.”
Eaux-Vives	Dr. Judith Muhlstein-Barasche	Centre de pédiatrie Eaux-Vives Gare Avenue de la Gare des Eaux-Vives 33 1207 Geneva	Recommended by many expat mamas. Tip: Great for non‐urgent / minor issues situations in evenings, weekends.
Eaux-Vives	Dr. Julie Vanoy	Centre médical des Eaux-Vives Avenue de la Gare des Eaux-Vives 9 1207 Geneva	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Eaux‑Vives	Dr. Purificacion Mendez	Centre Médical Eaux-Vives Avenue de la Gare-des-Eaux-Vives 3 1207 Genève	Comment from another mama: “A native Spanish speaker (she is Spanish but grew up here) and also speaks English very well. I highly recommend Dr. Mendez, she is extremely empathetic, has three children herself, and connects well with our entire family, including my teenage daughter. We have chronic health conditions in our family, and Dr. Mendez was the person who caught the symptoms that lead to the correct diagnosis many years ago. She is special person. “
Eaux‑Vives	Ms Vanessa Terrapon	Cabinet d’ostéopathie Terrapon Rue Le-Corbusier 10 1208 Geneva	Specialist pediatric osteopath.
Eaux‑Vives	Dr. Chloé Alberto	Cr de Rive 2, 1204 Genève	Specialist pediatric dermatologist
Eaux‑Vives	Dr. Cecilia Dallan	Helveticare RiveCours de Rive 2 1204 Geneva	Comment from a mama: “She is so thoughtful and takes her time and always asks if we have any more questions. She’s never stressed and answers emails with questions. My children like to see her.“
Grand Saconnex	Dr. Laurent Laoust	Centre médical Teomera | Grand-Saconnex Route de Ferney 194a 1218 Grand-Saconnex	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Pâquis	Dr. Karine Anastaze	Centre Médical du Léman Rue Docteur-Alfred-Vincent 17 1201 Geneva
Petit Saconnex	Dr. Christophe Hegi	Groupe médical du Petit Saconnex SA Chemin Moïse-Duboule 55 1209 Geneva
Plainpalais		Skinpulse Dermatology Center Rond-Point de Plainpalais 5 1205 Geneva	Clinic for pediatric dermatologist
Plan-les-Ouates	Dre Alexa Maillard	Cabinet et centre Laserdermato Route de Saint-Julien 118 1228 Plan-les-Ouates	Dermatologist Specialist
Meyrin	Dr. Bernardo Vargas	Avenue Jacob-Daniel Maillard 3 1217 Meyrin	Comment from a mama: “I’ve taken my daughter twice to see him and he figured out the problem both times, very kind with children“
Meyrin	Dr. Laetitia-Marie Petit	– HUG – Meyrin	Specialist pediatric gastroenterologist
Meyrin	Dr. Elspeth Aghanya Dr. Laurent Reinhard  Dr Catherine Myers	Cabinet de groupe Dr. Myers / Dr. Reinhard Place de la Diversité 1 1217 Meyrin
Meyrin	Dr. Julie Botfield Gau	Centre Médical de Meyrin / CMM Rue des Lattes 21b 1217 Meyrin
Meyrin	Dr Rita Couto Malta Dr. Nuria Garcia Segarra	OfficeMed | Centre Pédiatrique de Meyrin, Rue de la Prulay 35, 1217 Meyrin	Comment from another mama: “Very gentle and sweet. Her colleague, Dr. Nuria Garcia Segarra is also gentle and patient.”
Meyrin	Dr. Roberta De Luca	Hôpital de La Tour Bâtiment B1 Avenue J.- D. Maillard 3 CH-1217 Meyrin
Meyrin	Dr. Didier Quinodoz	Cabinet médical ORL Chemin Antoine-Verchère 6 1217 Meyrin	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)
Nation	Dr. Virginie Desmangles	Centre Médical Archimed Nations La Voie-Creuse 16 1202 Geneva
Nyon	Dre Lenka Vankatova	Rte de Crassier 7/Bât A1, 1262 Eysins	Comment from another mama: “very kind with my 8 year old“
Servette	Dr Vincent Genoud	Avenue De‑Luserna 9, 1203 Genève	Recommended by several expat mamas
Servette	Dr Cédric Jacquier	Avenue De‑Luserna 9, 1203 Genève
Servette	Dr. Mélissa Kammacher	Cité Vieusseux 12 1203 Geneva
Servette	Dr. Elena Barro	Cabinet de groupe Dr. Barro / Dr. Larigaldie / Dr. Mandra-Zarra Rue de la Servette 32 1202 Geneva
Vernier	Dr. Jacqueline Schafer Nzalé	Groupe Médical Avanchet-Parc Pédiatrie Rue du Grand Bay 15 1220 Vernier
HUG	Dre Yassaman Götti	Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4 1205 Genève	Specialist pediatric dermatologist
HUG	Dr Hélène Cao-Van	Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4 1205 Genève	Specialist in ENT (Ear Nose Throat) or ORL (Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie)

What to Check & Ask When Choosing

Here are things other expat mums suggest asking / checking to find the best fit:

1. Is the doctor accepting new patients? Many are full or have waiting lists.
2. Languages spoken – can you communicate well in your preferred language?
3. Hours & emergencies – what is the protocol when your child falls sick after hours? How is urgent care handled?
4. Home visits / telemedicine – helpful when baby is fragile, or travel is hard.
5. Vaccination schedules & philosophy – sometimes slight variations; you’ll want someone aligned with your expectations.
6. Distance / accessibility – public transport, parking, managing with stroller etc.

Unable to move or go see a pediatrician?

Check out: https://www.medgate.ch/en-us

They’ll do phone or video consultation, then send a prescription directly to a pharmacy of your choice if that’s needed.

**Their consultations are usually covered by insurance but please always double check with your insurance!!

Whenever your pediatrician is not available and it is not an emergency, call 0844 022 022. This is a centralised number for 3 sites with pediatricians on call. Explain the symptoms and choose the nearest place.

You may also book online https://sgp.onedoc.ch/

In case of emergencies, it is always best to go directly to the hospital:

• Emergency Pédiatriques HUG
• Urgences de l’Hôpital de La Tour
• Urgences pédiatriques – Hirslanden Clinique des Grangettes
• Urgence Pédiatrique Onex – Genève | Cité Générations