A family doctor list is the list of a family doctor's patients. When you are on a list, you have your own family doctor. There are currently free places on the list and new patients are welcome. You can apply online.
Who can join the list?
Estonian citizens and people living in Estonia on a residence permit or right of residence can join a list, even without health insurance. If you are in Estonia on a temporary basis, you can join only if you are insured in Estonia. Without health insurance you pay for family doctor care yourself; see our price list. Joining the list is free.
What if you do not have an Estonian ID code?
You need an Estonian personal ID code (isikukood) to join a list. An isikukood alone is not enough: you also need one of the bases listed above. EU citizens get an isikukood when they register their address with the local government; people moving here on a residence permit get one from the Police and Border Guard Board. Without an isikukood, you cannot join a family doctor list. You can come to us as a paying patient, but Valvekliinik may suit you better (same floor, 5 911 0909). If you live or work in Estonia, read our guide for foreign workers. In an emergency, call 112.
How to apply
- Fill in the application on our website. Choose your family doctor in the form.
- Download the pre-filled PDF and sign it in DigiDoc4 or the RIA DigiDoc app (ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID).
- Upload the signed .asice file on the same page.
- We will let you know within 7 working days whether you have been added to our list.
- You can get care from the day you apply. Officially you are added to the list, as a rule, from the 1st of the following month.
Each family member needs their own application. For a minor child, the parent or guardian completes the form.
How to change your family doctor
To switch, send an application to the new doctor; with us, use the online form. Write your previous doctor's name in the comments field. Terviseportaal and eesti.ee show who your current family doctor is.
Are there free places on the list?
Dr Vessel's, Dr Gretšenko's and Dr Lindström's lists currently have open places and new patients are welcome.
- Epp VesselFamily doctor · currently open places on the list
- Anna GretšenkoFamily doctor · currently open places on the list
- Ingmar LindströmFamily doctor · currently open places on the list
Newborns and family members
A baby born in Estonia is automatically added to the mother's family doctor's list. A separate application is only needed if you wish to register the child with a different doctor. Each family member needs their own application.
Where we are
We are in Ülemiste Tervisemaja 2, Sepapaja 12/1, 3rd floor. Parking is free for 2 hours if you use the parking machine by the main entrance. For a map and other contact details, see our contact page. Valvekliinik is on the same floor.
After you join
Use e-Perearstikeskus to book appointments, send messages and request prescriptions. With Estonian health insurance, family doctor appointments are free for patients on the list. If you need help in the evening or at the weekend, see Where to seek help. In an emergency, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have open places on your list?
Yes. Dr Vessel's, Dr Gretšenko's and Dr Lindström's lists currently have open places. You can apply to join with the online form: registration form.
Who can join the list?
Estonian citizens and people living in Estonia on a residence permit or right of residence can join a list, even without health insurance. If you are in Estonia on a temporary basis, you can join only if you are insured in Estonia. You need an Estonian personal ID code (isikukood) to join a list.
Can I join without health insurance?
Yes, if you are an Estonian citizen or live in Estonia on a residence permit or right of residence, and your address is registered in the Estonian population register. Without insurance you pay for visits yourself; see the price list. If you are in Estonia on a temporary basis, you need Estonian health insurance to join.
I do not have an Estonian ID code. What can I do?
Without an isikukood, you cannot join a family doctor list. You can come to us as a paying patient, but Valvekliinik may suit you better (same floor, 5 911 0909). In an emergency, call 112.
How do I apply?
Fill in the application on our website, sign it digitally and upload the signed file.
How soon will I hear back?
The doctor tells you the decision within 7 working days of your application. If the answer is no, the reason is given.
When can I see a doctor?
You can get care from the day you apply. Officially you are added to the list, as a rule, from the 1st of the following month.
How do I switch my family doctor?
To switch, send an application to the new doctor; with us, use the online form. Write your previous doctor's name in the comments field. Terviseportaal and eesti.ee show who your current family doctor is.
How can I see who my current family doctor is?
You can see it on eesti.ee, in the section on your account and data at Tervisekassa ("Arvelduskonto ja andmed tervisekassas"), or in Terviseportaal. You can also call the Tervisekassa info line, 669 6630.
Does joining cost anything?
No. Joining the list is free. Visits are free for insured patients; without health insurance, visits are paid (see the price list).
Does each family member need a separate application? What about newborns?
Yes, each family member needs their own application. A baby born in Estonia is automatically added to the mother's family doctor's list.
Can I get help in English?
Yes. Help is available in English. Joining works the same way for everyone.
Activity licence no: L07003, SL Tervisekeskus OÜ (family medicine).