Estonian public healt care system is funded by general taxation and is generally considered being of good quality. It has a number of e-solutions that can make patient´s life easier. Next to public health care, there is also a private health care system.

Health insurance

Living and working in Estonia, one probably has public health insurance, but it also often happens that expats have a private health insurance. READ MORE…

Getting a family doctor (GP) in Tartu

Usually your family doctor is first step in your treatment. Thus, you need to know how to get a doctor in Tartu, how to change the doctor or when to call. READ MORE…

Emergency care

If you need urgent medical help, it is important you know how to act: whom to call in case of an emergency, where is the emergency room, or which pharmacies are open 24/7. READ MORE…

Going to the dentist

In Estonia, dental care is not covered in the same way as most of other medical treatments. While children up to 18 years old have right to free dental care, as an adult you pay a high proportion of your dental check-ups and treatments yourself. READ MORE…

Where to check your health history and prescriptions

If you want to check what prescription you have or what was family doctor´s evaluation of the situation, you can do so online. READ MORE…