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GP trainees

Dr. Machteld Vandermeersschen and Dr. Luca Malbrain will complete their training with us on September 30. We thank them for their dedication and wish them every success in their future careers. On October 1, 2026, Dr. Lies Van Der Perren and Dr. Eva Cooreman will take their places and complete the first 12 and 18 months of their general practice training with us.

These young colleagues, like the other doctors, will also have access to your medical file and will work under supervision. You can book an appointment with them through our online agenda.

 

Vaccination season 2026

COVID vaccination

You can now book an appointment with us for a COVID vaccination. These spots will be available between October 1st and the beginning of November.
You can simply book an appointment here, the vaccine will be available at the practice.

Flu vaccination

From the end of October to mid-December, you can have your flu shot done at our practice.
You will need to purchase the vaccine in advance at the pharmacy and bring it with you during your appointment.
Schedule your appointment directly in our calendar via this link!

Maternity leave

Dr. Carmen Vangrieken will be on maternity leave from September to January 2027. The other colleagues will be happy to ensure continuity of care during this period.

Consultations and telephones

Office hours

Our front desk can be reached:

  • Every morning from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • On Mondays and Tuesdays also from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

To reduce phone calls during the doctors’ consultations, please call during these hours, when needed.

Making an appointment

  • With a doctor: please check the online calendar first. If there are no more appointments available and you have an urgent matter, please call us to check availability.
  • With the nurse (e.g., scheduled blood draw, vaccination): by phone only.

Phone contact

For a non-urgent appointment at the practice, a question, or if you wish to speak with a doctor, please call from 10:00 AM onward. Stefanie, our nurse, will assess how and when you can best be helped.

Preparation

Please try to prepare for your consultation and check your prescriptions in advance. Prescribing medication by phone is only permitted in exceptional cases.

Thank you for your consideration!

New patients

In order to be able to continue to guarantee the continuity and quality of care for our patients, we are obligated only to accept new patients who live in Duisburg or Vossem, the immediate region around the practice (with the exception of family members living in).

If you live in Duisburg or Vossem, and wish to register as a patient in our surgery, please call us to book your first visit (02/305.55.50).

Thank you for your understanding.

Out-of hours medical care

From September 1, 2023, the Druivenstreek out-of hours medical center will be open on weekends (Friday 6 p.m. to Monday 8 a.m.) and on public holidays. During these moments you will need to call 1733 to register. The center is located in the MCH, Hardstraat 12, Wezembeek-Oppem.

During the weekdays you can still reach the doctor on call of Tervuren on the number 070/22.22.36.

Team expansion

Charlotte De Rudder has started as a medical pedicure in our surgery.

When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 13.30-18.00h.

You can book an appointment with her online or by phone (02/305.55.50).

Please schedule a double appointment (2x30min) for your first visit.

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Consultation

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temporarily NO open consultation (without fixed appointment) on Mondays

Only consultations by appointment

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Home visits

Can be requested by phone before 10.30 a.m
(02/305.55.50).