Huisartsenpraktijk Hortus

About Huisartsenpraktijk Hortus

Huisartsenpraktijk Hortus is a GP practice in the centre of Leiden. The practice provides regular GP care and additional care, with appointments at the surgery, by telephone, through an e-consult or via a home visit.

Care offered

The practice offers consultations and additional care, including examinations, contraceptive device insertions, surgical procedures, injections, and support from practice nurses and the doctor's assistant.

• Additional examinations: blood pressure measurement, lung function test, CRP measurement, ECG and heart rhythm monitoring
• STI testing
• Insertion of an IUD
• Insertion of a contraceptive implant
• Stitching wounds
• Removal of ingrown toenails
• Removal of blocked sebaceous cysts
• Removal or biopsy of suspicious skin lesions
• Therapeutic injections
• Stop-smoking support
• Care for frail older people
• Cardiovascular risk management
• Asthma and COPD care
• Mental health support
• Smear tests, wart treatment, ear syringing and injections by the doctor's assistant

Appointment types

Care is available during an appointment at the surgery, by telephone, through an e-consult or via a home visit. E-consults are available on working days between 08.00 and 17.00.

• Appointment at the surgery
• Telephone consultation
• E-consult
• Home visit

Driving licence medical examinations

Dr. Lisa Emmens offers driving licence medical examinations independently at the practice, outside normal appointment hours. The examinations are for people aged 75 and over or are medical examinations.

• Driving licence medical examination for ages 75+
• Medical driving licence examination

Practical information

The practice is located on the Rijn en Schiekade in Leiden. A home visit can take place at the patient's home.