Quick choice by urgency
Estonia's healthcare system has several channels for different situations. Below all channels are listed with explanations, in order of urgency.
112 — Ambulance
Life-threatening situation: unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, stroke, serious injury, poisoning. Call immediately. Do not wait.
112 · 24/7
A&E — Hospital emergency department
Urgent need for medical care but not immediately life-threatening; cannot wait until the next working day. Open 24/7. Nearest: North Estonia Medical Centre, Sütiste tee 19.
Nearest A&E · 24/7 · free for insured patients
1220 — GP advice line
National telephone advice. Helps assess whether and where you need to go. Also suitable for starting a sick leave certificate at weekends (until 22:00).
1220 · 24 h Estonian and Russian · 9-17 also English · calls charged · web chat 8-22
Valvekliinik - paid appointments
Paid appointment. Valvekliinik is open every day except Sunday (Mon-Fri 9-18, Sat and public holidays 12-16). Valvekliinik is closed on public holidays that fall on a Sunday. Suitable if you need a doctor but the situation does not call for an ambulance or the emergency department. Located in the same building at Sepapaja 12/1.
valvekliinik.ee ↗ · 5 911 0909 · Mon–Sat · fee applies
SL Tervisekeskus — family practice
For non-urgent medical concerns, repeat prescriptions, sick leave, referrals, certificates, follow-up appointments. Book via e-Perearstikeskus or by phone. Prior booking required.
+372 613 8887 · Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · ET/EN/RU/FI
Summary table
| Service | Hours | Language | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 — ambulance | 24/7 | ET/EN/RU | Free |
| A&E (hospital) | 24/7 | ET | Free (with insurance) |
| 1220 — GP advice line | 24 h | ET, RU (EN 9-17) | Charged |
| Valvekliinik (5 911 0909) | Mon–Sat | ET/EN/RU/FI | Fee applies |
| SL Tervisekeskus (+372 613 8887) | Mon–Fri 8–18 | ET/EN/RU/FI | Free (insured) |