Dealing With Cold Sores in Dubrovnik

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Dubrovnik

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as cold sores or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Dubrovnik

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like cold sores adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Dubrovnik

Opća bolnica Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik General Hospital) – Hitni prijam
Address: Dr. Roka Mišetića 2, 20000 Dubrovnik
Access: The emergency department is open 24/7 (Hitna Služba). You can arrive by ambulance (dial 194 or 112), or walk in directly to the emergency entrance without referral. Ambulance dispatch is regionally coordinated and frequently stationed nearby.

Ambulance Services (Hitna pomoć)
Address: next to Dubrovnik General Hospital
Access: Emergency ambulances staffed with paramedics are available 24/7. In life-threatening situations dial 194 for medical assistance or 112 for all emergencies. Ambulances provide on-site care and transport to the hospital’s emergency department.

Marin Med Clinic (Private Clinic) – Urgent Care
Address: Dr. Ante Starčevića 45, Dubrovnik
Access: While not a full emergency department, this private clinic treats minor urgent issues during daytime hours. Walk-ins are accepted; for emergencies outside their hours, dial 112 or visit the General Hospital’s ER.

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Dubrovnik, Croatia

In Dubrovnik, pharmacies are known as ljekarne. They are typically marked with a green cross or a sign reading “ljekarna” and are found throughout the city. Many offer service in English, especially in tourist areas.

Antibiotic Policy in Dubrovnik

In Dubrovnik, antibiotics require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists cannot sell antibiotics over the counter.

Emergency Number in Dubrovnik, Croatia

In Dubrovnik, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services, including police, fire brigade, and medical assistance, and should be used for all life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free of charge and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators are typically able to communicate in Croatian and English and will dispatch help as needed.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, consider using a telehealth service like Doctorsa to speak with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.