Wait times at the Italian ER can be longer than 5 hours for minor issues.
When you need to see a doctor while visiting Italy, you don’t want to wait hours at a foreign hospital’s ER.
If you fall sick, DoctorsinItaly helps you see quickly a doctor who speaks your language.
DoctorsinItaly is a healthcare marketplace designed for expats and tourists in Italy.
It works 24/7 and lets you book a same-day appointment with a doctor in your area, who speaks English and can give you time and attention. At a fair price.
No need to download any app, or call any doctors.
Booking with us is always free for you
You'll know the cost of the consultation before booking
All doctors speak English fluently
All doctors are vetted and constantly reviewed
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Here is a list of all Italian hospitals with an Emergency Department, provided by the Italian Ministry of Health. You can easily find a hospital nearby.
As an example, anyone who is experiencing any of the following, should go (or be brought) to the closest hospital in Italy, immediately:
– difficulty (or lack) of breathing
– chest pain
– severe headache or head injury
– loss of consciousness (a person who is not responding)
– open wounds with evident bleeding that cannot be stopped
– accidents
– sudden difficulty in speaking, numbness or weakness in arms or legs on the same side
– burns, suffocation, drowning or poisoning
To walk-in to the closest ER for less severe issues may seem like a good idea.
Please be aware that if you are not in a life-threatening condition, in distress, or severely injured, you are likely to spend the day waiting at the ER, just to get a few minutes with a very busy doctor.
The dramatic increase in tourism in Italy, in particular from May to September, causes a significant impact on hospitals’ emergency rooms.
A correct use of ERs is part of being a better, more responsible tourist in Italy. Here you can find more information about the correct use of emergency services in Italy.
Yes. DoctorsinItaly connects you 24/7 with doctors who speak English, across Italy. Your request will reach all closest English-speaking providers, within minutes. Available providers will offer a time to see you, so you can pick an option that works for you. Find out more about how it works >
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Doctors in Italy enables providers to deliver telehealth services and allows travelers to connect with licensed providers. Doctors in Italy does not provide medical advice, own or operate medical practices, or supervise clinicians. Get more information about the relationship between Doctorsa and the medical providers.