Healthcare
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Students of Charles University can find the necessary medical care via various means. Besi
facilities and other recommended providers (see below), the university partnered with AGEL
healthcare provider in Central Europe. At AGEL, CU students do not pay any extra fees for
English language. In case a third-party consultation with an outside specialist is require
be typically referred to a specialist who can also communicate in English. In rare cases w
is not available, it is recommended to be accompanied by a Czech-speaking family member, a
Buddy [ URL "UKEN-1440.html "] .
Healthcare in Czechia
The public healthcare in the Czech Republic has outstanding quality, great availability, a
no additional costs other than the compulsory EU-wide insurance fee. Having such insurance
to get outpatient care and regular check-ups with both general practitioners and, if necce
specialists (with a referral from the GP). Help in emergency situations is available to ev
times.
Non-prescription drugs are sold only in pharmacies. These may be recognised by the promine
displayed over the shop-front. If you are not able to get to the pharmacy for any reason,
of the delivery services such as Rohlik.cz [ URL "https://www.rohlik.cz/en-CZ/lekarna/prah
benu-lekarna"] .
Students from EU + EEA/EFTA have access to urgent, state-provided healthcare during their
Republic. In order to receive the appropriate medical treatment, all you need is a blue EH
you must register with a Czech health insurance company.
Foreigners with visa requirements are obliged to get health insurance covering comprehensi
with a registered insurance provider, for long-term stays exceeding 90 days. This insuranc
member states of the Schengen area. For shorter stays, regular travel insurance pre-arrang
country will suffice.
Charles University offers to its international students the option to choose from two tail
to ease the insurance process and provide high-quality, reliable health care coverage thro
partners. All that with a student discount and extra benefits. Find out more about this of
"UKEN-2105.html "] .
NOTE: Medical travel insurance is not required from citizens of the member states of the I
Treaty on Cooperation in the Area of Health and Social Security. The same exception applie
of the Erasmus Mundus programme, Fulbright scholarship programme, European Voluntary Servi
Youth in Action programme, as well as holders of the GHIC card issued by the United Kingdo
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* General Practitioner at AGEL
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Appointments and registration
Prague contact
Appointments can be made by phone at +420 221 087 111, by e-mail at recepce@pol.agel.cz, o
the reception of the clinic during the opening hours (MON-FRI 9:00-15:00).
Pilsen contact
Appointments can be made by phone at +420 331 155 200, or in person at the reception of th
the opening hours (MON-FRI 9:00-15:00).
Beside Czech citizens, actual registration with a GP is limited only to international empl
health insurance is covered by their employer. Still, non-registered international student
appointments but the capacity is limited. After the registration/making an appointment, yo
request the following documents and certificates:
• Assessment of medical fitness to drive motor vehicles
• Assessment of medical fitness for sport
• Assessment of medical fitness for work (temporary jobs)
• Assessment of medical fitness to work with children
• Assessment of medical fitness to undertake internships abroad
• And other required assessments or confirmations (for dormitories, labs etc.)
Patients without an appointment will be treated on weekdays between 7:30 and 9:00. After t
given to those with an appointment. Treatment after 9:00 cannot be guaranteed due to capac
reception of the clinic has an overview of the current capacity and regulates it. If a pat
treated, another health facility must be contacted.
How to get to us?
Prague
The AGEL clinic is located on 37 Italská Street, but the main entrance is from Helénská St
trolleybus No. 135, stop Na Smetance. Alternatively, you can walk from Muzeum, Náměstí Mír
or Hlavní nádraží metro stations. Paid parking is available in the adjacent zones around t
Pilsen
The AGEL clinic is located on 14 Švihovská Street. You can reach us by trolleybuses 11, 13
(stop Železniční poliklinika), bus 28 (stop Švihovská) or from the main railway station, w
2 run. There is both paid (on-street) and unpaid parking at the clinic.
How does it work on the spot?
When you arrive at the clinic, you must always check in at the reception. The staff will a
your insurance card and student card or ISIC. You will then be directed to the waiting roo
GP. Patients who do not check in at the reception will not be treated.
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* Stomatology at AGEL
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Appointments
Appointments can be made by phone at +420 604 551 117. Non-registered international studen
make an appointment but the apacity is limited. If a patient cannot be treated, another he
facility will be recommended. More information is available at the AGEL website [ URL "htt
stomatologickecentrum.agel.cz/en/index.html"] .
How to get to us?
How does it work on the spot?
When you arrive at the clinic, you must always check in at the reception. The staff will a
your insurance card and student card or ISIC. You will then be directed to the waiting roo
dentist. Patients who do not check in at the reception will not be treated.
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* Other Options
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Faculty facilities
Students of the medical and pharmaceutical faculties can also consult their faculty medica
• Second Faculty of Medicine in Prague [ URL "https://www.lf2.cuni.cz/en/study/medical-che
• Third Faculty of Medicine in Prague [ URL "https://www.lf3.cuni.cz/3LFEN-62.html"]
• Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen [ URL "https://lfp.cuni.cz/en/students/#medical-care"]
• Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové [ URL "https://www.lfhk.cuni.cz/LFHKEN-257.html"]
• Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové [ URL "https://www.registrlekaru.cz/ordinace-prakt
petra-hoskova-24801/"] (MUDr. Petra Hošková)
Other recommended healthcare providers
Note: While scheduling an appointment, always mention you are a student of Charles Univers
Městská poliklinika Praha
• Address: Spálená 12, 110 00, Praha 1 - Nové Město
• Telephone: +420 222 924 211
• E-mail: sekretariat@prahamp.cz
• Website: www.prahamp.cz/ [ URL "https://www.prahamp.cz/"]
University Hospital in Motol
• Address: V Úvalu 84, 150 06, Praha 5 - Motol
• Telephone: +420 224 433 691, +420 224 433 681
• E-mail: ops(zavinac)fnmotol.cz [ MAIL "ops(zavinac)fnmotol.cz"]
• Website: www.fnmotol.cz [ URL "https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/oddeleni-pece-o-samoplatce/zdra
cizince/"]
Young+co
• Address: Vítězné nám. 829/10, Praha 6 - Bubeneč
• Telephone: +420 222 366 166
• Virtual contact: Sestra Emmy [ URL "https://moje.sestraemmy.cz/-/young-co"]
• Website: www.young.co.cz [ URL "https://www.young.co.cz/en/"]
Ordinace praktického lékaře Kunratice
• Contact person: MUDr. David Macharáček
• Address: K Libuši 57/30, Praha 4 - Kunratice
• Telephone: +420 244 462 016
• Mobile: + 420 606 041 841
• E-mail: ordinace(zavinac)vaslekar.eu [ MAIL "ordinace(zavinac)vaslekar.eu"]
• Website: www.vaslekar.eu [ URL "https://www.vaslekar.eu/index_en.php"]
Cervenmed s.r.o.
• Contact person: MUDr. Eliška Rožková
• Address: Nučická 28, Praha 10 - Strašnice
• Telephone: +420 776 757 331
• Virtual contact: Sestra Emmy [ URL "https://moje.sestraemmy.cz/-/rozkova"]
• Website: www.mudr-rozkova-eliska.com [ URL "https://www.mudr-rozkova-eliska.com/"]
Clinic4u s.r.o. and Medicare4u s.r.o.
• Address: Na Veselí 928/15, 14000, Praha - Nusle
• Address: Vodičková 1935/38, 11000, Praha 1 - Nové Město
• Telephone: +420 241 404 242
• E-mail: gp(zavinac)medicare4u.cz [ MAIL "gp(zavinac)medicare4u.cz"]
• Website: www.medicare4u.cz [ URL "https://medicare4u.cz/"]
Ordinace Pokorná a Bezdíčková s.r.o.
• Contact person: MUDr. Ludmila Bezdíčková
• Address: Vítězné náměstí 817/9, 160 00, Praha 6 - Bubeneč
• Telephone: +420 224 311 189
• E-mail: pbordinace(zavinac)gmail.com [ MAIL "pbordinace(zavinac)gmail.com"]
• Website: www.ordinacepokorna.cz [ URL "http://ordinacepokorna.cz/"]
Městská poliklinika Praha
• Address: Spálená 12, 110 00, Praha 1 - Nové Město
• Telephone: +420 222 924 211
• E-mail: sekretariat(zavinac)prahamp.cz [ MAIL "sekretariat(zavinac)prahamp.cz"]
• Website: https://www.prahamp.cz/ [ URL "https://www.prahamp.cz/"]
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* Quick Links
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Information about healthcare for CU international staff [ URL "https://swc.cuni.cz/UKSWCEN
Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic/Medical Insurance [ URL "https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcr
third-country-nationals-application-requirements-travel-medical-insurance-during-a-stay-lo
days.aspx"]
Expats.cz [ URL "https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/health"]