Medizinische Übersetzung: Medical Translation Services at COT
Accurate medical translation of reports, test results and pharmaceutical documents
COT – Consulting Office for Translation provides medical translation (Medizinische Übersetzung) for patients, hospitals, insurers and pharmaceutical companies. Whether you are travelling to Germany for treatment, submitting a claim to an insurer or registering a product, we translate medical documents accurately between Arabic, English, German and more than 120 other languages.
Medical documents we translate
- Patient records: medical reports, discharge summaries, referral letters and case histories.
- Diagnostics: laboratory results, radiology and pathology reports.
- Treatment: prescriptions, medication lists, surgical reports and vaccination records.
- Insurance and administration: medical certificates, invoices, sick-leave notes and claim forms.
- Pharmaceutical and device documents: package leaflets, product information, clinical study documents and instructions for use.
Treatment in Germany: what patients should prepare
German hospitals usually ask for recent medical reports in German or English before they confirm an appointment or a cost estimate. A clear translation helps the doctors assess your case quickly. We recommend:
- Collect the latest reports, scans summaries and lab results from your doctor in Egypt.
- Ask the hospital which language it prefers – German or English.
- Have the documents translated by a medical specialist, keeping units, values and reference ranges exactly as in the original.
- If you also need a medical-treatment visa, prepare certified translations of the visa documents; see our guide to travelling to Germany.
How we keep medical translations accurate
- Specialist translators with a medical or pharmaceutical background.
- Terminology control – standard medical terms and abbreviations, never guesswork.
- Second review of drug names, doses, values and units.
- Queries, not assumptions – if handwriting or an abbreviation is unclear, we ask rather than guess.
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Who uses our medical translation service?
| Client | Typical documents |
|---|---|
| Patients seeking treatment abroad | Medical reports, scan summaries, lab results, medication lists |
| Hospitals and clinics | Referral letters, discharge summaries, patient information |
| Insurance companies | Claims, invoices, medical certificates |
| Pharmaceutical and device companies | Leaflets, product information, study documents, instructions for use |
| Students and professionals | Medical training records and certificates for licensing abroad |
Certified or standard medical translation?
Doctors often accept a standard professional translation, while embassies, courts, insurers and employers usually want a certified translation with the office's stamp. Tell us how the document will be used and we will advise. For German-language projects you can also see our certified German translation page.
How to send your medical file
Scan each page in colour at a good resolution, including the reverse side if it has stamps or notes. Group the reports by date, tell us the patient's name as written in the passport, and mention the deadline set by the hospital or insurer. If you have previous translations, send them too so terminology stays consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Can you translate handwritten prescriptions?
Yes, if they are legible. Where a word cannot be read with certainty, we mark it as illegible rather than guess.
Do you translate pharmaceutical documents for regulators?
Yes, we translate leaflets, product information and study documents. Regulatory requirements vary, so share the authority's guidelines with us.
Is my medical information confidential?
Yes. Medical documents are handled only by the team assigned to your file.
Can you translate my child's vaccination record for school abroad?
Yes. Vaccination records are a common request for school enrolment and residence permits. We keep vaccine names, batch numbers and dates exactly as in the original.
Which languages do you cover?
Arabic, English, German and French are the most requested, plus more than 120 other languages.
Send your medical documents for translation
Tell us the language you need and how the translation will be used:
- Phone / WhatsApp: +20 111 176 0177
- Email: Operation@cottranslation.com
- Branches in Maadi, Downtown Cairo and Mohandessin – see addresses and opening hours on our contact page.
Note: this article is for general information and is not medical advice. Requirements of hospitals, insurers and authorities can change at any time, so confirm what they need before you submit your documents.