General practice for all people, including international students
General Practitioners Ossenmarkt is a small-scale general practice in the center of the university city of Groningen. The team consists of GP’s, a Practice Nurse, a Counselor and Receptionists. The practice started out as a student-practice only, part of the University of Groningen. Although we are independent now and people from all walks of life are welcome, we still have a lot of experience with (international) students and expats.
Ossenmarkt 1 9712 NZ Groningen T: +31 (0) 50 589 23 69
Doctor Sikkema will start working three days per week, starting January 2025. She will take care of patients who earlier had doctor Slot and later doctor Schweigmann as their regular doctors. Doctor Farah Cawale and doctor Elburg (thier working days were tuesday and friday respectively in 2024) will be leaving the practice in 2025.
The practice is closed on December 23, 25 and 26 2024 and January 1, 2025.
The annual flu and pneumococcal vaccinations will be given on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. At the beginning of November, all eligible patients will receive an invitation by post. See the Flu shot page for more information.
Due to illness and the national shortage of GP assistants, waiting times on the telephone may have increased. Or that we cannot plan minor medical procedures at short notice. We hope for your patience and understanding.
Are you a student in Groningen? Our practice has a lot of experience with (international) students and expats. We always try to assist your specific needs and questions.
“I am happy with the care you provide me. Thank you for that.”
“Nice, personal general practice. Adequate treatment if needed. Easy to reach and no long waiting times.”
“Pleasant practice with personal care.”
“I’ve been a patient for here for 20 years and have always found contact with staff very accessible and friendly.”
Ossenmarkt 1 Groningen
Wether it is scabies, COVID, STI of flu: each year in Groningen has its medical challenges. Perhaps you’ ll contract some illness and are not sure if it needs attention from a GP? Then it helps to check this online. Our page ‘Medical information’ provides information on diseases and procedures like bladder infections or influenza or other topics.
Ossenmarkt 1 9712 NZ Groningen T: +31 (0)50 589 23 69
JJ Stam
Grytha Sikkema
Rogier Elburg
Yasmin Farah Cawale
Yvonne de Rapper
Wicky de Haan
Aleida Groothoff
Ingrid Schelling
Yentl Smit
Pol Stam
Alien Geerts
Ingrid van der Deen
The general practitioner (GP) is your first contact for health problems. They have experience with a wide range of symptoms and treatments. They will assess your symptoms and give a referral to another specialist if they deem it necessary. For the right expectations, just read about the Dutch healthcare system.
At Huisartsen Ossenmarkt we work as much as possible with a team of permanent employees. It is important that you are familiar with your GP and our receptionists and that they know you. We try to give you personal care of high quality and are doing our best to make everything as easy as possible for you. We have short lines of communication and try to accomodate your situation. So don’t be afraid to ask for the information or service that you need or feel comfortable with. It is important to explain any personal or cultural concerns you have to us, so we can support you.
Personal approach We work with a team of permanent employees and aim to give high quality, personal care.
Easy to reach We are easy to reach by phone and situated at a central location in the city center.
Short notice appointment Most often, we are able to find time for consultation on short notice.
Skilled and with accreditation Our employees have extensive experience in a general practice and we have NHG quality mark.
