How to choose an examination table for your medical practice
Medicastor team · Medical furniture manufacturer · Updated 03/08/2026
Choosing an examination table depends on the specialty practised (general or gynaecological), on whether an adjustable seat height is needed, on the load capacity your patients require and on the budget available — Medicastor covers all three profiles with tables rated from 180 to 220 kg.
General or gynaecological table: how to choose?
A general examination table such as the VALIO TE03 suits general practice, light physiotherapy or standard consultations. As soon as the specialty requires it (gynaecology, sampling), a dedicated table such as the TG200 — with adjustable stirrups, folding leg rests and a sliding stainless steel tray — becomes necessary: this equipment cannot be added afterwards to a general table.
What load capacity should an examination table have?
Load capacity should be calculated with a safety margin above the maximum weight of your patients, never cut fine. Our tables range from 180 kg (TG200) to 220 kg (DUCHESSES 1202) — a general practice in an urban area will usually choose the highest capacity available as a precaution.