Accident at work, on your commute or at school?
Dr. Graeb and Dr. Fischer are authorised D‑Ärzte (accident insurance physicians). Come directly to our practice in Gauting or Herrsching – no referral needed and no cost to you.
- No referral needed
- No cost to you
- X-ray on site
Severe injury or life-threatening emergency? Call the emergency number 112 immediately. For severe injuries, we work closely with the hospitals in the region.
What is a D-Arzt?
A Durchgangsarzt – D-Arzt for short – is a specialist who is specially authorised by the German statutory accident insurance (Berufsgenossenschaften and Unfallkassen). After an accident at work, on the way there, or at school, daycare or university, the D-Arzt is your first point of contact: they examine and treat you, coordinate further treatment and report the accident to the insurer.
When can you come to us?
Accident at work
At work or during a work-related activity
Commuting accident
On the direct route to or from work, school, daycare or university
School & daycare accident
Including school sports and trips
Accident at university
At university or at university events
Accident while volunteering
In many cases also during volunteer work
Good to know
After an accident at work or on your commute, you usually have to see a D-Arzt if you are unable to work beyond the day of the accident or if treatment is expected to take longer than a week. The simplest option: come to us straight away.
How it works
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Call or come in
Come to one of our practices in Gauting or Herrsching during opening hours. Ideally, call ahead briefly so we can prepare for you.
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Examination & treatment
We examine you, take X-rays on site if needed and provide initial treatment.
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We handle the paperwork
We write the D-Arzt report, bill the accident insurance directly and coordinate further treatment, such as physiotherapy.
Please bring
- Your health insurance card
- Name and address of your employer, or your school, daycare or university
- When, where and how the accident happened
- If available: doctor's letters or X-rays
What does it cost?
Nothing for you. The costs are covered by the statutory accident insurance – not your health insurance. There are no co-payments, even if you are privately insured.
Your D-Ärzte
Dr. med. Andreas Graeb
Orthopaedic Specialist · D-Arzt
Dr. med. Hans Jörg Fischer
Specialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery · D-Arzt
Frequently asked questions
What is a D-Arzt (Durchgangsarzt)?
A Durchgangsarzt – D-Arzt for short – is a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery who is specially authorised by the German statutory accident insurance (Berufsgenossenschaften and Unfallkassen). After an accident at work, on the way to work or school, or at school, the D-Arzt is your first point of contact: they examine and treat you, coordinate further treatment and report the accident to the responsible insurer. At our practices in Gauting and Herrsching, Dr. Graeb and Dr. Fischer are your D-Ärzte.
Do I need a referral, and what does treatment cost?
No, you do not need a referral – after an accident at work, on your commute or at school, come directly to us. There are no costs or co-payments for you: we bill the statutory accident insurance directly, not your health insurance. This also applies if you have private health insurance.
What should I bring to the D-Arzt?
Please bring your health insurance card, the name and address of your employer (or school, daycare or university) and brief details of when, where and how the accident happened. If available, also bring any doctor's letters or X-rays.
Do I have to see a D-Arzt after a work accident?
Usually yes – if you are unable to work beyond the day of the accident, or if treatment is expected to take longer than one week. If you saw your family doctor first, they will refer you to a D-Arzt in these cases. The simplest option is to come to us straight away.
Do I need to tell my employer?
Yes – let your employer (or school or daycare) know about the accident as soon as possible. They file the accident report with the insurer. We send our medical report directly to the responsible accident insurance.
Had an accident during leisure time, sports or at home? We are there for you, too. Accident & trauma care