Expert Dutch Healthcare Navigation for Expats

Your Trusted Guide to Making the Dutch Healthcare System Feel Like Home

Navigating Dutch healthcare can be confusing—especially as an expat. At Cornerstone Health, we offer personalized support to help you understand the system, overcome cultural barriers, and make confident, informed decisions for your family.

Cornerstone Health provides personalized guidance that transforms uncertainty into confidence—giving you clarity and peace of mind in your new home.

Our Expert Healthcare Navigation Services

Cornerstone Health bridges the gap between your healthcare expectations and the Dutch healthcare reality. Our comprehensive guidance services help you navigate the unfamiliar with confidence

Personalized Healthcare Guidance

Get clarity on your specific healthcare questions with one-on-one support from a healthcare professional who understands both systems. We provide actionable steps tailored to your unique situation.

Available Appointment Support

Understand how to effectively communicate with Dutch GPs and specialists. Learn how to navigate appointments, referrals, and follow-up care with confidence.

Cultural Healthcare Bridge

Bridge the gap between your healthcare expectations and Dutch healthcare practices. Our cultural insights help you understand why things work the way they do—and how you can effectively convey your concerns.

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Family-Centered Healthcare Planning

Get specialized support for your family's healthcare needs, from active issues to preventive health planning. We help you create a proactive healthcare strategy that gives you peace of mind.

What We Do

  • Sophia is a 32-year-old marketing executive from the U.S., recently relocated to Amsterdam for work.

    She is struggling to adjust to a new healthcare system while balancing a busy professional life.

    One afternoon, Sophia begins to experience severe stomach pain. She tries to figure out her next steps but:

    🔴 She can’t reach her doctor for advice because it’s after 12pm.

    🔴 She isn’t sure if her case is serious enough to go to the ER.

    🔴 She is confused by conflicting online advice, leaving her more anxious.

  • We help her by going through her symptoms with her, determining if she needs to go to urgent care, other potential causes, and what to watch out for.

    Sophia learns how to document and explain her symptoms effectively so that she can tell the on-call GP if she believes she needs to be seen.

REAL HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES WE SOLVE

  • Raúl

    I had the pleasure of meeting RJ during our MBA. He was always willing to support classmates, especially when it came to medical questions or personal health concerns. Years after graduation, I reached out to RJ in a moment of uncertainty. My wife had done a blood test to see if she might be pregnant, but we couldn't interpret the results; and the local General Practitioner in our Dutch city gave us an appointment a month later (a common challenge for expats in the Netherlands). RJ kindly took the time to explain the results to us with great patience and empathy; and shared the joyful news that we were expecting a baby who was already over a month along! Two years later, we reunited at an alumni event, and he got to meet our daughter in person. I highly recommend RJ for anything related to healthcare, especially when it comes to supporting expats.

  • Renata

    This is a fabulous service. I was frustrated with my GP's slow response time and lack of concern. Dr. Pesigan helped me understand my situation much better than my GP, and framed it in a way that helped me take control of my health. Highly recommend!

Free Resources for Expats Navigating Dutch Healthcare

DUTCH HEALTHCARE CHECKLIST

Essential guide covering what you need and what to expect:

✓ Step-by-step system navigation

✓ Key terminology explained

✓ Emergency contact protocols

✓ Insurance requirement checklist

DUTCH HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDE

Overview of the Dutch system, what’s essential as a newcomer

✓ Parts of Health Insurance Explained

✓ Costs and Exemptions

✓ Dutch Cultural Nuances

Ready for Personalized Healthcare Support?

Book your one-on-one consultation with us and take the first step toward healthcare confidence in the Netherlands.

⭐ One-on-one expert session

⭐ Customized action plan

⭐ Follow-up support included

⭐ Priority access to resources

Disclaimer:

*Cornerstone Health provides healthcare guidance, advice and advocacy services. We do not provide medical diagnosis, prescriptions, or clinical treatment. Always consult with your huisarts if you require a diagnosis, medication, treatment for your medical concerns.*

  • Daniel is a 45-year-old IT consultant from South Africa, living in the Netherlands for six years.

    He is currently managing high blood pressure while seeking a more proactive and holistic approach to his health.

    Daniel visits his GP regularly but he still feels uncertain about some areas of his health:

    🔴 His visits focus on medication, but he wants to discuss long-term health strategies.

    🔴 He’s unsure whether his symptoms require further medical evaluation.

    🔴 He knows that medication alone isn’t enough, but he doesn’t know where to start or how to plan.

  • We help Daniel develop a proactive wellness plan—covering stress reduction, nutrition, and lifestyle changes—to complement his medical treatment.

    Daniel learns how to structure his GP visits, ensuring he can ask the right questions and clearly communicate his concerns.

    We also give Daniel guidance on who else he can see so that he has access to options for his long-term health and well-being.

  • One afternoon, their daughter comes home from school with a persistent cough, high fever., chils, and is very uncomfortable. Like any concerned parents, they immediately want to seek care, but they run into challenges:

    🔴 They contact the on-call GP but the advice they are given is not enough to calm down their anxiety.

    🔴 Since the interaction was over the phone, they are unsure if they were able to explain well enough.

    🔴 Luis is currently still traveling for work so they don’t have any other means to seek care or reassurance.

  • Maria & Luis reach out to Cornerstone Health for clear guidance and peace of mind.

    They get on a virtual consult to go over symptoms and potential red flags.

    Since Maria is currently alone, they request for a companion service to take a look at their daughter and help with care until she is able to rest comfortably.

    Maria & Luis receive detailed instructions and a checklist of what to do in the next few days, and when to call their GP.