Private clinic chains compared: Terveystalo, Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna and Aava
Finland's four large private clinic chains side by side: clinics, open appointments, GP and specialist prices, and what the chains say about their professionals' languages and treating children. EtsiAika.fi is an independent comparison service, not any chain's site.
TerveystaloMehiläinenPihlajalinnaAava
Open appointments, clinics and prices checked 18/10/2026.
The chains side by side
Open appointments and professionals over the next 7 days. Prices from the chains' public price lists, service and Kanta fees included.
| Chain | Cities | Clinics | Professionals | Open appointments | GP 20 min | Specialist 30 min | Fees in price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terveystalo | 44 | 111 | 2370 | 36235 | €102.60 | €114.60 | yes |
| Mehiläinen | 45 | 188 | 2341 | 39324 | €103.80 | €171.10 | yes |
| Pihlajalinna | 32 | 58 | 947 | 13180 | €132.90 | €199.90 | added on top |
| Aava | 11 | 13 | 447 | 7556 | €121.90 | €203.90 | added on top |
How should you compare the chains?
The price lists cannot be compared as such: some chains list prices with the service and Kanta fees, others add them on top of the listed price. The prices on this page include the fees.
A listed price is often a starting price. The estimate shown when booking depends on the doctor and the length of the visit, so the same visit can cost different amounts with different doctors, even within one chain.
Kela reimburses part of a private doctor's appointment in the same way at every chain.
Frequently asked questions
Which clinic chain is the cheapest?
According to the price lists, a 20-minute GP appointment with fees costs: Terveystalo €102.60, Mehiläinen €103.80, Aava €121.90, Pihlajalinna €132.90. The cheapest is Terveystalo. An individual doctor's price can differ from the list; the search results show each open appointment's own estimate.
Which chain has the most clinics?
Clinics with open appointments in the last 60 days, according to EtsiAika: Mehiläinen 188, Terveystalo 111, Pihlajalinna 58, Aava 13.
What is the difference between a clinic chain and a clinic?
A clinic chain is a company with several clinics in different cities. Booking, price list and customer account are shared across the chain, but open appointments and doctors vary by clinic.