Specialising in

German Medical Translation

A medical text holds a unique place among scientific content – for the simple reason that lives might depend on it. As a trained physician and professional translator, I am experienced in producing medical translations plus localisation for both patient-facing and specialist-facing content.

Life Sciences

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/English into 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 notes

I can translate your Personal Healthcare Records including clinic letters, radiology reports or hospital discharge summaries – even handwritten notes.

Also: German into English

For UK clients I am happy to localise their patient notes to NHS standards.

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

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The linguist has always been a part of me

Oliver Thalmann

Freelance Medical Translator and Content Writer – In my writing, I strive for CLARITY to create a fluent, succinct and precise translation.

Trained Physician with a Flair for Languages

Ever since I was a little boy, I loved the sound of 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.

Freelancing Linguist

Translating healthcare 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.

What are Client saying about my 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 for 2023

Translator service for Medical Records:

£45
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:

£0.09 / word
Medical and Health-related Content 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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Urgent Translation of Medical Content:

£69
Fixed price for rapid delivery | contact me on Skype -> olithal

  • Medical Content includes:

  • Technical Text, Marketing

  • Research Scripts

  • Websites, Blog Articles, User Manuals

URGENT REQUEST
Translating, Transcreating and Editing with focus on the Reader

Target Audience

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor, an information leaflet for pregnant women or a presentation of a clinical trial – what ever medical conent – I can translate it into German.
I can also help to optimise your translation by localising content to Germany, Austria or Switzerland. 


All information aimed at patients must be kept simple. This is the main principle when translating clinical or healthcare-focused content. A patient needs to fully comprehend the ins and outs of informaition concerning his or her health. For this reason, patient-centred translations have to be free from jargon and unfamiliar terminology.
The Aim is READABILITY

Professional Medical Content
female nurse in OP

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
Informing a female patient

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 …

Recent Assignments in a Variety of Clinical Areas

Translation Projects

  • Translations for Clinical trial protocols, Informed Consent forms and quality of life questionnaires
  • Website translations for a Life Science company
  • Pharmacology-related Translations for:
    the European Medicines Agency, Swissmedic, Informed consent forms
  • Academic presentations about the Doctor Translator
  • Proofreading user manuals of medical devices
  • Transcription of Swiss German Audio Files
  • COVID-19 translation – public guidelines, touchless thermometer
  • Translating for a Start-up company incl. localization
  • Medical Marketing Research Translation
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Get in Touch

If you have any questions or would like to receive a quote for a Medical Translation you can either use this Contact Form, send me an email/text message or give me a call.
For any urgent Medical Translations into German, please call or Skype me.

Please note:
Due to privacy concerns, I no longer use Whatsapp.
Please use Facetime, Signal or Telegram instead.
Tel: +386 51 226 811

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olithal



Contact Details

Prešernova Cesta 16, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel: +386 51 226 811
oliver@medicaltranslator.co.uk
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