Specialising in

English to German Medical Translations

As a trained physician and professional translator, I am competent and comfortable in producing medical translations plus localisation for both patient-facing and specialist-facing content.

Concise Translations

Precision and Clarity best describe my principles when translating for Life Sciences. I have been freelancing as an English to German Medical Translator for the last 4 years working on assignments such as Clinical Trials, Patient Consent Forms and Medical Devices. My daily workload includes translation projects for industry and private customers alike.

French or English to German

My native language is German, and I offer my translation expertise in the fields of clinical, commercial and academic medicine from English or French sources. I am proficient in localising to Germany, Austria or Switzerland. In addition, I provide translations of non-clinical health topics including Mindfulness, Nutrition, Fitness and Rehabilitation.

Patient-facing documents

I can translate your Personal Healthcare Records including clinic letters, radiology reports or hospital discharge summaries – even handwritten notes.
I also provide translation service of patient notes from German or French sources into English.

"To produce a true medical translation, you need a profound knowledge of the topic and understand how clinical reasoning is applied."

Patient translations
The linguist was always part of me

Oliver Thalmann

Photo of myself in a shirt, with blue stethoscope around my neck

In my writing, I strive for CLARITY to create fluent and precise English to German translations.
A text that I am proud to sell.

My Physician Career

Ever since I was a little boy, I had a taste for foreign languages. I loved to watch Italian cartoons or tried to translate jokes inside the Carambar wrapper (a French candy). Perhaps the reason I ended up studying Medicine “en français” at the University of Geneva, where I graduated with the “Swiss Federal Diploma of Physician” in 1999. Shortly after graduation, I moved to the UK where I worked for 15 years as a doctor for the NHS, gaining experience in various specialities such as geriatrics, surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology, emergency medicine and general practice.

My Freelance Linguist Career

Translating medical reports into German was initially voluntarily for the NHS, but has gradually become my new vocation. Health IT is a particular interest of mine, especially the application of Clinical Data for diagnostic/therapeutic purposes. Having left the hustle and bustle of London, I am now living part-time in Slovenia, working as a freelance medical translator, going for long walks through nature with my Schnauzer Atlas, baking cheesecake and getting familiar with my first Slavic language.

Client Feedback on professionalism and quality

Testimonials

Quick and Professional

When I needed an English to German medical translator for my UK hospital discharge summary to go to Rehab in Austria, I got in touch with Oliver. He did a great job and gave me some useful tips.

Robert McNabb

High Quality

Oliver did our website translation for 2019 – He has high standards and is very professional. We would like to thank him for his high quality product.

Rita Patterson

Very helpful

I needed an English into German medical translation for the German court. Oliver did it for me immediately. It was very accurate & professional. He was very quick to reply & very helpful. I would highly recommend him.

Kay

Pricing Information for Translation Services

Translation Rates

Translation service for Patients (Patient Records):

£30
For Single Clinic Letter or UK Healthcare Document

  • up to 800 words

  • certified translation

  • electronically delivered

  • Also: French/German into English

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English to German Medical Translation:

£0.07 / word
Suitable for Medical Documents of Larger Volume

  • Rates may vary depending on:

  • 1. Complexity of syntax or technicality

  • 2. Deadline for completion

  • 3. Volume of content

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English to German General Translation:

£60
Great fixed price for general Content of Smaller Volume

  • up to 1000 words

  • General Content includes:

  • Technical Translations, Marketing Research

  • Websites, Blog, user manuals

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Translation, Transcreation and Editing with focus on the Reader

Target Audience

German Medical Translations for every sector

Whether you need instructions for a blood pressure monitor, a leaflet for pregnant women or a presentation of a clinical trial translated into German, I can help. I can also help to optimise your translation by localising content to Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Depending on the target audience, the glossary can become very expert and scholarly. Through training and practice, I have become accustomed to every level of the Clinical Discourse and know how and where to obtain in-depth information.

 

Patient-facing Documents

Like all information aimed at patients, translations of medical content must be kept simple. A patient should fully comprehend the ins and outs of health-related information without specialist knowledge. For this reason, patient-centred translations have to be free from jargon and unfamiliar terminology.
Aiming for READABILITY – Substance before Style.

Professional Medical Content

Professional Medical Content

Medical Content The language employed by Healthcare and Medicine is as diverse as the range of topics that it covers. Depending on the target audience the level of academic jargon …

Patient-facing documents

Patient-facing documents

Keeping it patient-centred When it comes to patient-related content, the translator has to consider a couple of important aspects. It goes without saying that medical content, due to its association …

What has been keeping me busy over the last few months

Translation Projects

Website translations

Pharmacology-related Translations for the European Medicines Agency and Swissmedic

Academic presentations

Localisation for Start-up companies

Medical Marketing Research

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Get in Touch

If you have any questions or would like to receive a quote for a German Medical Translation you can either use this Contact Form, send me an email or give me a call.

Slovenia: (during summer)
16 Prešernova cesta, 1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 51 266 811

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Tel: +386 51 226 811



Contact Details

UK: (base) 62 Seely Road, London, SW17 9QT
Tel: +44 7803 960 472
oliver@medicaltranslator.co.uk
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