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Melanie Bretscher

Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut Aachen

Melanie Bretscher

11 years of experience

11,007+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
15
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Melanie Bretscher at a glance

Melanie Bretscher is a Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut practitioner based in Aachen, Germany, practising at Universität Heidelberg Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universität Heidelberg (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Aachen, Germany and the surrounding area.

About

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Melanie Bretscher

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universität Heidelberg, aachen (DE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut
    Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, aachen (DE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universität Heidelberg Teaching Hospital — Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

DE — Bundesärztekammer
#DE-543869 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut
#EB-47B8E5A1 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,356
Annual physical exam 99395 450
Vaccination administration 90471 314
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 861

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Melanie Bretscher
HEADSHOT
Melanie Bretscher in consultation
IN OFFICE
Melanie Bretscher with the team
WITH TEAM
Melanie Bretscher at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Melanie Bretscher

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Melanie Bretscher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3143/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38238285 · cited by 148
  2. European registry analysis of Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut outcomes
    Melanie Bretscher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1239/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36812763 · cited by 86
  3. Outcomes of Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Melanie Bretscher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4527/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37379654 · cited by 128
  4. European registry analysis of Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut outcomes
    Melanie Bretscher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8080/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35349098 · cited by 18

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut European Annual Congress (Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut National Society Meeting · aachen · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut — aachen · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut
  • Awareness When should you see a heilpraktiker physiotherapeut?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · jameda.melanie.bretscher@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Heilpraktiker Physiotherapeut

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Aachen matters

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