Treating Shingles in Sopot

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Sopot

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

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Hospitals in Sopot

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 shingles 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 Sopot

Miejska Stacja Pogotowia Ratunkowego z Przychodnią w Sopocie – Night & Holiday Urgent Care
Address: ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 10, 81‑756 Sopot, Poland
Access: Offers urgent medical care outside regular hours—weekdays 18:00–08:00, and 24/7 on weekends and public holidays. Walk‑in patients without referral are triaged and receive basic care; not a full hospital ED, but suitable for non‑life‑threatening acute issues. Call 112 or 999 to request ambulance dispatch if needed.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Szpital św. Wincentego a Paulo (Gdańsk) – Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy (SOR)
Address: ul. Wójta Radtkego 1, Gdynia (Tricity region)
Access: Serves residents of Sopot for full emergency hospital care including trauma, medical, pediatric, surgical, and ICU services. Patients arriving by ambulance (dial 112/999) use the trauma entrance; walk‑ins register at reception and are triaged per the national system. No referral required.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne w Gdańsku – Clinical Emergency Department
Address: ul. Mariana Smoluchowskiego 17, Gdańsk, Poland
Access: Major tertiary teaching hospital with a 24/7 Emergency Department. Ambulance arrivals via 112/999 are received through a dedicated entrance; walk‑ins are triaged at the emergency desk. Handles serious emergencies including trauma, cardiac care, stroke, surgery, and pediatric critical cases. No referral needed.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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 Sopot, Poland

In Sopot, pharmacies are called apteka. They are typically marked with a green cross or signage that says “apteka” and are located throughout the city, especially near the beach, train station, and central tourist areas. Due to the high number of international visitors, many pharmacies in Sopot offer English-speaking service.

Antibiotic Policy in Sopot

In Sopot, antibiotics legally require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense antibiotics over the counter without a prescription.

Emergency Number in Sopot, Poland

In Sopot, the main emergency number is 112. This EU-wide number connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services, and should be used in all life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. In popular tourist destinations like Sopot, operators usually speak Polish and may also assist in English, especially during the summer season.

Please remember: 112 is for life-threatening emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa provide fast access to licensed English-speaking doctors.