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Waiting weeks for a dermatologist? You don't always have to.

The average waiting time for a first appointment at a dermatology outpatient clinic is currently about five weeks (source: NZa, July 2026).

Want clarity sooner? Via 247dermatologist, a BIG-registered dermatologist reviews your photos and your story within 12 to 48 hours. No referral needed, straight from your phone.

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THE WAITING TIMES

How long do you wait for a dermatologist?

The Dutch Healthcare Authority collects waiting times from hospitals and clinics every two weeks. The agreed maximum acceptable waiting time is called the Treeknorm. For a first appointment or diagnostic test it is four weeks. Yet in dermatology it takes longer on average.

4 weeks
The Treeknorm for a first outpatient appointment or diagnostic test.
7 weeks
The Treeknorm for the start of treatment.
About 5 weeks
The average waiting time for a first appointment at a dermatology outpatient clinic.
At 247dermatologist
12 to 48 hours
The time within which you receive a dermatologist's assessment at 247dermatologist.

Sources: the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) and ZorgkaartNederland, consulted in July 2026. Waiting times differ per hospital, clinic and region. In urgent cases, a doctor decides which route is needed.

Two ways to reach a dermatologist

Via your GP and the hospital

  1. You make a GP appointment
    Your GP looks at your concern and decides whether a referral to a dermatologist is needed.
  2. You receive a referral
    With that referral you book an appointment at a hospital or clinic.
  3. You wait for your first appointment
    The average waiting time for a dermatology outpatient clinic is about five weeks. Exactly how long differs per region and provider.

Total time: usually several weeks.

Directly via 247dermatologist

  1. Today
    You upload clear photos and describe what's bothering you. No referral needed.
  2. Within 12 to 48 hours
    A BIG-registered dermatologist assesses your skin concern. You receive a diagnosis where one can be made online, plus a personal treatment plan or advice on the best next step.
  3. If needed
    The dermatologist issues a prescription or advises a physical examination.

Total time: a dermatologist's assessment within two days at most.

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Waiting feels longer when you're worried

A spot that suddenly changes. An itch that won't go away. Acne you've tried everything for. When you don't know what's going on, you keep looking at it anyway.

Many skin complaints can be assessed well online using sharp photos and a clear description. Is further examination needed, for instance with a dermatoscope or a biopsy? Then the dermatologist tells you honestly and helps you with the right next step.

Do you have acute symptoms, such as severe pain, fever or rapidly spreading swelling? Contact your GP or the out-of-hours GP service directly.

THE SKIN SPECIALIST

The right specialist for your skin, right away

Your GP can help you with a great many complaints. A dermatologist is additionally trained specifically to recognise and treat conditions of the skin, hair and nails. After medical school, a dermatologist completes another five-year specialisation.

Five years of specialisation

Your consult is assessed by a BIG-registered dermatologist.

A personal assessment

No generic skin advice, but an assessment based on your photos, symptoms and medical information.

A clear next step

You receive a treatment plan, a prescription if needed, or the advice to have your skin examined in person.

A consult costs € 39 for an assessment within 48 hours, € 59 within 24 hours or € 79 within 12 hours.

dr. A.M. van Coevorden, dermatologist

dr. A.M. van Coevorden, dermatologist

BIG 29049613801 · Medically reviewed July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

The average waiting time for a first appointment at a dermatology outpatient clinic is about five weeks. The exact waiting time differs per hospital, clinic and region. For a suspicious spot or another urgent concern, a doctor can choose a faster route.

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