What To Do If You Have Swimmer's Ear in Korcula

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Korcula

Online Consultations:

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

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Hospitals in Korcula

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 swimmer’s ear 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 Korčula

Dom zdravlja Korčula – Hitna služba (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Ulica 57, 20260 Korčula
Access: Open 24/7 with walk-in and ambulance services. For urgent medical situations, call 194 or 112. Patients are triaged on arrival and stabilized on-site; critical cases may be transferred by boat or helicopter to Split or Dubrovnik.

Dom zdravlja Blato – Emergency Medical Unit
Address: 33. Ulica 4, 20270 Blato (Korčula)
Access: Offers 24/7 emergency response for the western part of the island. Call 194 or 112 for dispatch. Walk-in patients are accepted, and urgent cases are stabilized before transfer to the main emergency center in Korčula if needed.

Dom zdravlja Vela Luka – Emergency Medical Unit
Address: Ulica 1, 20270 Vela Luka (Korčula)
Access: Emergency services are available 24/7 via ambulance or direct visit. Call 194 or 112 for assistance. Critical patients may be stabilized locally and transferred to a regional hospital depending on condition and weather transport options.

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 Korcula, Croatia

In Korcula, pharmacies are called ljekarne. They are identifiable by a green cross or signage with the word “ljekarna” and are located in the main town areas. English-speaking service is generally available, especially during tourist season.

Antibiotic Policy in Korcula

In Korcula, antibiotics are only available with a valid prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense antibiotics over the counter without a doctor’s prescription.

Emergency Number in Korčula, Croatia

In Korčula, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services such as police, fire brigade, and ambulance, and should be used only in 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 trained to respond in Croatian and English and will ensure that the appropriate emergency services are dispatched quickly.

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.