Ways to Handle a UTI in Cavtat

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Cavtat

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

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Hospitals in Cavtat

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 urinary tract infection 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 Cavtat

Dom zdravlja Dubrovnik – Cavtat Branch – Hitna služba (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Put od Cavtata 12, 20210 Cavtat
Access: Open regularly during office hours (typically 07:00–15:00). Ambulance services are available via 112 or 194. Outside regular hours, urgent needs are directed to Dubrovnik General Hospital—call 112 for ambulance dispatch. Walk-in triage is available when staffed.

Tourist Emergency Clinic (Summer Season)
Address: Dubrovnik Airport (Čilipi), serving Cavtat
Access: Operates daily April–October. Walk-ins accepted for minor tourist-related medical issues. For emergencies, ambulance service can transfer you to Cavtat health centre or Dubrovnik Hospital—dial 112 or 194.

Opća bolnica Dubrovnik – General Hospital (for full emergency services)
Address: Dr. Roka Mišetića 2, 20000 Dubrovnik
Access: Open 24/7 with a full emergency department (Hitna služba). Ambulances arrive via trauma entrance; walk-ins can attend without referral but will be triaged. In life-threatening situations, dial 112 or ambulance at 194 first—transport from Cavtat by ambulance.

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 Cavtat, Croatia

In Cavtat, pharmacies are called ljekarne. They are identifiable by a green cross or a sign that says “ljekarna” and are located in the central part of town. English-speaking service is commonly available, especially during the tourist season.

Antibiotic Policy in Cavtat

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

Emergency Number in Cavtat, Croatia

In Cavtat, 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 promptly.

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.