What does a general practitioner treat?

A general practitioner is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to general health at any age. In Hong Kong, general practitioners are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include coughs, colds, flu and fevers, stomach upsets and skin rashes, repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions, vaccinations and sick certificates, minor wounds and injuries, a first look at a new symptom.

How much does a general practitioner cost in Hong Kong?

Consultation fees for general practitioners in Hong Kong typically range from $50 to $3000, with a median fee of $305.

How many general practitioners are in Hong Kong?

There are 9503 registered general practitioners in Hong Kong across 18 districts.

When should you see a general practitioner in Hong Kong?

A general practitioner is the first doctor most people in Hong Kong see, and handles the large majority of what walks in. Note the difference from Family Medicine: general practice is general adult and child care, while Family Medicine is a specialist qualification covering the same ground.

Do you need a referral to see a general practitioner in Hong Kong?

No referral needed, and usually no appointment either. If a specialist visit is coming, ask for a referral letter at the consultation｜insurers normally want one.

Which general practitioner is good?

ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered general practitioners by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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HK$50 – $3000Median consultation fee: $305

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What General Practice covers

Conditions treated: coughs, colds, flu and fevers
stomach upsets and skin rashes
repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions
vaccinations and sick certificates
minor wounds and injuries
a first look at a new symptom
When to see one instead of a GP: A general practitioner is the first doctor most people in Hong Kong see, and handles the large majority of what walks in. Note the difference from Family Medicine: general practice is general adult and child care, while Family Medicine is a specialist qualification covering the same ground.
Do you need a referral?: No referral needed, and usually no appointment either. If a specialist visit is coming, ask for a referral letter at the consultation｜insurers normally want one.

General Practice in Hong Kong

Public general out-patient care runs at very large scale in Hong Kong. In 2024, Hospital Authority general out-patient (Family Medicine) clinics recorded 6,267,509 attendances, and the Department of Health's own general out-patient service recorded a further 449,106 attendances.
Source: Department of Health, Health Facts of Hong Kong (2025 Edition). Data: 2024.
There were 16,533 registered doctors in Hong Kong at the end of 2024｜a ratio of about one doctor for every 456 people.
Source: Department of Health, Health Facts of Hong Kong (2025 Edition). Data: 2024.

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What does a general practitioner treat?: A general practitioner is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to general health at any age. In Hong Kong, general practitioners are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include coughs, colds, flu and fevers, stomach upsets and skin rashes, repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions, vaccinations and sick certificates, minor wounds and injuries, a first look at a new symptom.
How much does a general practitioner cost in Hong Kong?: Consultation fees for general practitioners in Hong Kong typically range from $50 to $3000, with a median fee of $305.
How many general practitioners are in Hong Kong?: There are 9503 registered general practitioners in Hong Kong across 18 districts.
When should you see a general practitioner in Hong Kong?: A general practitioner is the first doctor most people in Hong Kong see, and handles the large majority of what walks in. Note the difference from Family Medicine: general practice is general adult and child care, while Family Medicine is a specialist qualification covering the same ground.
Do you need a referral to see a general practitioner in Hong Kong?: No referral needed, and usually no appointment either. If a specialist visit is coming, ask for a referral letter at the consultation｜insurers normally want one.
Which general practitioner is good?: ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered general practitioners by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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