Check-up Programs in Germany

Check-up is a comprehensive preventive medical examination for health assessment and early disease detection. Germany is a world leader in preventive medicine and offers programs of varying duration and specialization.

What is Check-up

The check-up concept originated in Germany in the 1970s. German doctors recommend check-ups:

• after 30 years — every 3 years;
• after 40 years — every 2 years;
• after 50 years — annually;
• with risk factors — according to individual plan.

Check-up Program Types

Basic Check-up (1 Day)

• Therapist consultation, medical history;
• Lab tests: blood count, biochemistry, lipids, glucose, thyroid hormones;
• Urinalysis;
• Resting ECG;
• Abdominal ultrasound;
• Blood pressure measurement;
• Final consultation with recommendations.

Cost: from €1,200

Extended Check-up (2 Days)

In addition to basic program:

• Cardiologist, gastroenterologist consultations;
• Extended lab panels: tumor markers, vitamins;
• Echocardiography;
• Bicycle ergometry;
• Thyroid ultrasound;
• For women: breast ultrasound, gynecologist;
• For men: prostate ultrasound, PSA.

Cost: from €2,500

Premium Check-up (3 Days)

• Everything from extended program;
• MRI (head, spine, or abdomen);
• Gastroscopy and colonoscopy under sedation;
• CT coronary angiography or calcium score;
• Neurologist, ophthalmologist, dermatologist;
• Dermatoscopy of all moles;
• Audiometry;
• Medical council, detailed report.

Cost: from €5,000

Specialized Programs

• Cardio Check-up — cardiovascular examination;
• Onco Check-up — cancer screening with PET-CT;
• Neuro Check-up — brain MRI, vascular Doppler;
• Gastro Check-up — GI tract endoscopy;
• Women/Men Check-up — gender-specific;
• Sports Check-up — for active people.

Examination Process

1. Request. We select optimal program and clinic.
2. Preparation. Instructions and questionnaire in advance.
3. Arrival. Airport transfer, accommodation.
4. Examination. All procedures on schedule, interpreter assistance.
5. Results. Consultation, written report.
6. Recommendations. Treatment plan if needed.

Check-up Program Costs