Medical Help

The health-care system in the Czech Republic is in transition. For Czechs and those with Czech health insurance, medical care is free. There are, however, a number of drawbacks - government funds for maintaining health-care facilities are low, and many physicians still earn less money than office workers - a holdover from the days of communism. Many doctors and nurses leave the profession after their required time of government service to seek higher paying jobs in the private sector. Nevertheless, the quality of health care in the Czech Republic is satisfactory in terms of world standards. A number of privately-funded clinics have opened which cater mostly to foreigners. Staff and physicians speak English and provide care based on Western-style models and charge Western-style fees. Private insurance may be accepted. There are also Western-trained doctors with private practices in Prague. The best way to find them is "word-of-mouth". They don't always accept insurance or credit cards. If it should be necessary with medical assistance, it is possible to receive good help in one of the following Czech clinics. It must be said that the standard varies from good to very bad. Although many of the doctors understand English, they do not have access to advanced diagnostically equipment as the doctors in the west might do. Nevertheless this is rapidly changing with the health system upgrading all the time. In case of acute help contact one of the following clinics, where you will find English speaking doctors.

Medical care is offered to foreigners staying in the Czech Republic:
- free of charge, on the basis of international agreements,
- without the need for cash payment, on the basis of health insurance
- for cash

It is advisable to arrange sickness and accident insurance before the trip. Health facilities are usually open from 7:15--18:00, except Saturdays and Sundays, and also provide information about first aid services. All larger towns have doctors on duty 24 hours, also available on the phone. The opening hours of pharmacies correspond to those of other shops, and information about pharmacies opened all night and on weekends is posted up at every pharmacy.

In case you need any medical help, do no hesitate to browse our list, below-mentioned.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
MEDICAL FACILITIES
PHARMACIES
DENTAL SERVICES
OPTICIANS

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EMERGENCY SERVICES	Address
Ambulance Meditrans S.R.O.	Mikuleckeho 1310, Prague 4, Ph: 244 471 072
First Medical Help Service	Pacovska 31, Prague 4, Ph: 241 733 916
First Medical Help Service Poliklinika Lípa	Seydlerova 11, Prague 9, Ph: 251 627 855
First Medical Help Service	Gen. Janouska 902, Prague 9, Ph: 281 914 072
First Medical Help Service S.R.O.	Pod Marjankou 12, Prague 6, Ph: 244 471 072
Medical Centre BARRANDOV	Krškova 21/807, Prague 5, Ph: 251 814 248
OU PRAHA 3 - First Medical Help Service	Konevova 205, Prague 3, Ph: 284 860 043
Pragomedika S.R.O	Nad Olsinami 4, Prague 10, Ph: 274 812 509

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MEDICAL FACILITIES	Address
Canadian Medical Centre	Veleslavínská 1, Prague 6, Ph: 235 360 133
First Medical Clinic	Vysehradská 35, Prague 2, Ph: 224 923 801
Health Centre Prague	Vodickova 28, Prague 1, Ph: 224 220 040
International Medical Services Clinic	Konevova 31, Prague 3, Ph: 222 580 301
Lexum Eye Center	Visnova 1957/25, Prague 4, Ph: 777 203 044
National Policlinic	Národní 9, 3rd floor, Prague 1, Ph: 222 075 120
Prague Women?s Health Center	Seydlerova 2451, Prague 5, Ph: 251 614 686
Hospital na Homolce	Roentgenova 2, Prague 5, Ph: 257 211 111
Unicare Medical Center (First Location)	Na dlouhém lánu 11, Prague 6, Ph: 235 356 553

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PHARMACIES 24 hours	Address
Pharmacy 1 - Lékárna Palackého	Palackého 5, Prague 5, Ph: 224 946 982
Pharmacy 2 - Lékárna Dr. Babora na Smíchove	Stefanikova 6, Prague 5, Ph: 257 320 918
Pharmacy 3 - Lékárna U svaté Ludmily	Belgicka 37, Prague 2, Ph: 222 513 396
Pharmacy 4 - Lékárna U Kroftu	Heydukova 10, Prague 8, Ph: 266 310 899
Pharmacy 5 - Lékárna Modranská	Soukalova 3355, Prague 4, Ph: 244 402 270

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DENTAL SERVICES	Address
American Dental Associates	V Celnici 4, Prague 1, Ph: 221 181 121
Dental Emergencies	Palackeho 5, Prague 1, Ph: 224 946 981
European Dental Center	Vaclavske Namesti 33, Prague 1, Ph: 224 228 984

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OPTICIANS	Address
Eiffel Optics	Celetna 38, Prague 1, Ph: 221 613 302
Fokus	Arkalycka 747, Prague 4, Ph: 267 915 064
Gellent Optic	Zateckých 18, Prague 4, Ph: 241 406 952
Grand Optical 1	Na Prikope 19/21, Prague 1, Ph: 224 238 371
Grand Optical 2	Vaclavske Namesti 15, Prague 1, Ph: 224 009 454
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