Magh Assistance provides 24/7 home visits by doctors in Algiers, with its own medical team, mobile diagnostic equipment (ECG, portable ultrasound), and its own ambulances when needed. General practitioner consultation: between 3,500 and 4,000 DA; cost provided before the procedure. Call +213 550 45 33 99 (phone and WhatsApp).
A doctor who comes to your home in Algiers—in less time than it takes to wait in a waiting room
Since 2011, Magh Assistance has been operating the leading home doctor service in Greater Algiers from its base in Bab Ezzouar. Our team consists of more than 120 doctors trained in Swiss protocols—they are not independent contractors called upon on an as-needed basis—and each patient has a centralized medical record: the doctor who visits you is already familiar with your medical history and treatments.
Que vous cherchiez un home doctor, un docteur à domicile à Alger or a médecin généraliste qui se déplace, il s’agit du même service : un praticien diplômé se rend chez vous, avec son matériel, à l’heure convenue. La demande se fait par téléphone ou WhatsApp, de jour comme de nuit, week-end et jours fériés compris.
This integrated organization—comprising a staff of over 120 physicians, a centralized patient record system, a mobile medical unit, and its own fleet of ambulances—clearly distinguishes a true home health care service from a simple referral to individual practitioners. It is this structure that enables a seamless transition between consultations, nursing care, transportation, or home hospitalization when the patient’s condition requires it.
The home visit includes a medical history review, a comprehensive physical exam, vital signs (blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose), diagnosis, and prescription. The mobile unit allows for a 12-lead ECG, 24-hour ABPM, and portable ultrasound right in your home. If the situation requires it, our their own ambulances take over without any interruption in care—a seamless transition that only integrated facilities can guarantee, as shown by the Independent Comparison of Home Doctor Services in Algeria.
In addition to the consultation, the doctor may arrange for monitoring chronic pathologies at home, the issuance of emergency medication at home and a general medical examination at home.
This integrated care model is making a real difference in the patient experience. A general practitioner makes house calls for most common reasons—fever, pain, infection, prescription refills, or medical certificates—while a specialist (cardiologist, geriatrician, pediatrician) is called in as needed when the situation requires it. The doctor assesses right away whether home care is sufficient or if the patient needs to be referred to a hospital facility, which avoids unnecessary travel for frail individuals. For elderly or mobility-impaired patients, having the healthcare provider come to their home eliminates the need to wait standing up, the risk of infection in the waiting room, and the fatigue of travel. For younger patients, a pediatrician who makes house calls may be sent to assess the child in his or her environment.
Transparent pricing
General practitioner home visits: 3,500 to 4,000 DA. Specialist consultation: starting at 5,000 DA. Surcharge for night, weekend, and holiday appointments (1.5 to 2 times the standard rate). Nursing procedures from 1,500 to 5,000 DA. Full details for each service are available in our Complete 2026 Price Guide and on our rates.
| Prestation à domicile | Tarif indicatif |
|---|---|
| Consultation médecin généraliste | 3,500–4,000 DA |
| Consultation médecin spécialiste | à partir de 5 000 DA |
| Majoration nuit / week-end / jour férié | coefficient 1,5 à 2 |
| Acte infirmier (injection, perfusion, pansement) | 1 500 – 5 000 DA |
| 12-lead ECG for home use | sur devis, annoncé avant l’intervention |
Transparency is our priority: we provide a quote before the visit, with no hidden fees, and any surcharges (for night, weekend, or holiday visits) are explained over the phone. Payment is made in dinars on-site, or in foreign currency for families living abroad. By way of comparison, a home visit is often more cost-effective than a trip to the hospital emergency room once you factor in transportation, waiting time, and tests, especially for an elderly person or a child.
Do you live abroad? Make sure your parents back home are covered
Packages Magh Family allow the diaspora (France, Switzerland, Canada, Belgium) to provide coverage for a relative in Algiers starting €29.99/month : payment by credit card in foreign currencies, a single point of contact for the family, a report after each visit, and administrative coordination from Switzerland. Discover Magh Family.
In practical terms, a child living in Lyon or Geneva can sign up for a service plan, schedule a visit for their parents in Algiers with a single phone call, and receive a medical report after each visit. This continuity reassures families living far away: the same provider is familiar with the patient’s medical history, treatments, and habits, and coordinates, as needed, the’home health nurse, the caregiver or the’ambulance. The aging of the population, as documented by the’WHO, ...makes this type of local liaison office increasingly valuable to the diaspora.
What to Expect During a Home Visit, Step by Step
It all starts with the call: a team member takes down the reason for the visit, the patient’s medical history, and the address, then confirms an appointment time slot and the estimate. Upon arrival, the doctor conducts a medical history interview, a complete physical examination, and measures vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood glucose). Depending on the patient’s condition, the doctor performs a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), or a portable ultrasound right at the patient’s bedside. The consultation concludes with a diagnosis explained in simple terms, a prescription, and, if necessary, arrangements for follow-up care or transportation.
Each visit is recorded in a centralized medical record: the next doctor is already aware of the current treatments and the patient’s progress, which ensures continuity of care, particularly for chronic conditions. The key points of the’World Health Organization (WHO) on Diabetes emphasize the importance of close monitoring and taking vital signs at home for chronic conditions.
Most common reasons for a home visit
The most common requests involve flu-like symptoms and respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, high blood pressure, acute pain (lower back pain, migraines), urinary tract infections, wounds, and prescription renewals for patients with chronic conditions. The home doctor also handles medical certificates, evaluates fever in the elderly, and coordinates care following hospital discharge. When a symptom suggests a life-threatening emergency, the doctor stabilizes the patient and immediately initiates transfer. This versatility makes the home doctor the ideal first choice for families who want to avoid a long and stressful wait in the emergency room, while ensuring rapid referral to a hospital if it becomes necessary.
Areas of Algiers covered and response times
From its base in Bab Ezzouar, Magh Assistance covers the entire Greater Algiers area: Bab Ezzouar, Hydra, El Biar, Kouba, Bir Mourad Raïs, Cheraga, Dely Ibrahim, Ben Aknoun, Birkhadem, Hussein Dey, Bab El Oued, and neighboring municipalities. Service is dispatched within hours of the call, 24/7, with the exact time confirmed upon receiving the call. For other provinces, travel is arranged in advance using the fleet of hundreds of ambulances and the group's inter-provincial network.
Home doctor for the elderly and those with care needs
Keeping seniors in their homes relies on regular visits that detect health deterioration early on: dehydration, urinary tract infections, falls, confusion, or medication imbalances. The doctor assesses the patient’s independence, adjusts prescriptions, monitors blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and coordinates, if necessary, a caregiver or nursing care. Fall prevention, a major cause of loss of independence among older adults according to the’WHO, ...is an integral part of the home assessment: home modifications, review of sedative medications, and balance training.
Pour les familles, ce suivi évite des hospitalisations en cascade et préserve les repères du patient dans son propre environnement — un facteur reconnu de meilleur pronostic chez les sujets fragiles. Lorsqu’une présence continue devient nécessaire, l’équipe organise une home health aide or a home care for seniors.
Home, telemedicine, or the emergency room: making the right choice
The home doctor handles the vast majority of non-life-threatening situations: persistent fever, localized pain, infection, monitoring of chronic conditions, medical certificates, or reassurance. When simple advice is sufficient, a teleconsultation can save time before deciding on a home visit. However, certain symptoms require you to call emergency services immediately—the Civil Protection (14) or the SAMU (16): severe chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, signs of’stroke (facial drooping, weakness in one arm, slurred speech), loss of consciousness, or severe bleeding.
When in doubt, contacting the team allows for an initial triage: the doctor will refer the patient to a home visit, a telemedicine consultation, or emergency services, depending on the severity of the situation. For nighttime and weekend needs, the’home medical emergency remains available at all times. When travel is not essential, the teleconsultation provides a quick initial assessment.
FAQ
How long does it take for the doctor to arrive?
In Greater Algiers, emergency services are dispatched within hours of the call, 24 hours a day—the exact time is confirmed as soon as the call is answered.
Which neighborhoods do you serve?
The entire Greater Algiers area (Bab Ezzouar, Hydra, Kouba, Cheraga, Dely Ibrahim, El Biar, etc.), and other provinces by prior arrangement.
Combien coûte un médecin à domicile à Alger ?
Une consultation de médecin généraliste à domicile coûte entre 3 500 et 4 000 DA à Alger. Une consultation de spécialiste démarre à 5 000 DA. La nuit, le week-end et les jours fériés, un coefficient de 1,5 à 2 s’applique. Le montant exact est annoncé au téléphone avant le déplacement.
Can a home doctor handle a life-threatening emergency?
One suspected stroke or a heart attack requires calling Civil Protection (14) or the SAMU (16). Our doctor is on the front lines to assess the patient, stabilize them, and arrange for transport via our ambulances if necessary.
How do I pay?
In local dinars, or in foreign currency (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal) for families abroad through the diaspora packages.
What is the difference between a specialist and a home doctor?
The primary care physician handles most common issues and provides the initial diagnosis; the specialist (cardiologist, geriatrician, pediatrician) is consulted upon request for a specialized opinion. The team directs the patient to the appropriate specialist as soon as the call is received. When a colleague’s opinion is needed, a home care specialist can also move.
Does the doctor write a prescription?
Yes. At the end of the consultation, the doctor provides a prescription and a report, and may arrange for nursing or the issuance of emergency medication at home if necessary.
Can I have an ECG or ultrasound at home?
Yes. The mobile medical unit enables 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and portable ultrasound exams to be performed at home, without requiring the patient to travel to a clinic.
Medical sources: World Health Organization (WHO) — fact sheets on diabetes, aging, falls, and stroke.
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