Health and medical care

Changing a family doctor

Change assignment while preserving continuity.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

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Before you start

Booking another doctor does not necessarily change your assigned doctor.

Who is this guide for?

Patients seeking a new family doctor.

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Conditions and exceptions

Maccabi route; current-quarter visits or future appointments may block changes; ask medical centre about exceptions.

Step by step

The checklist

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02

Find suitable doctor

Specialty/locality, hours, new-patient availability, language/access.
What should you prepare?

Service directory.

Please note

Closed patient list may block assignment.

04

Resolve blocks

Ask centre about quarter/appointment block; secure alternative before cancelling essential care.
What should you prepare?

Error notice.

Please note

Cancellation does not guarantee acceptance.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I change now?

In Maccabi a quarter visit or future appointment may block it; ask the medical centre.

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