Healthcare
Students of Charles University can find the necessary medical care via various means. Besides the faculty facilities and other recommended providers (see below), the university partnered with AGEL – the biggest healthcare provider in Central Europe. At AGEL, CU students do not pay any extra fees for being treated in English language. In case a third-party consultation with an outside specialist is required, students will be typically referred to a specialist who can also communicate in English. In rare cases when such option is not available, it is recommended to be accompanied by a Czech-speaking family member, a local friend or Buddy.
Healthcare in Czechia – how it works
The public healthcare in the Czech Republic has outstanding quality, great availability, and practically no additional costs other than the compulsory EU-wide insurance fee. Having such insurance, you are able to get outpatient care and regular check-ups with both general practitioners (GP) and, if neccessary, medical specialists. In order to visit a medical specialist, you always need a referral from your GP. Help in emergency situations is available to everybody at all times.
Beside Czech citizens, actual registration with a GP is limited only to international employees whose medical insurance is covered by their employer (that is also the case of some PhD students with a work contract). Nonetheless, even non-registered international students can make appointments with a GP, although the capacity is limited.
Non-prescription drugs are sold only in pharmacies. These may be recognised by the prominent green cross-displayed over the shop-front. If you are not able to get to the pharmacy for any reason, you can use one of the delivery services such as Rohlik.cz or Alza.cz.
General Practitioner at AGEL
Appointments and registration
Prague
Appointments can be made by phone at +420 221 087 111, by e-mail at , or in person at the reception of the clinic during its opening hours (MON-FRI 9:00-15:00).
Pilsen
Appointments can be made by phone at +420 331 155 200, or in person at the reception of the clinic, during its opening hours (MON-FRI 9:00-15:00).
After the registration or making an appointment, you will become eligible to request the following documents and certificates:
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Assessment of medical fitness to drive motor vehicles
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Assessment of medical fitness for sport
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Assessment of medical fitness for work (temporary jobs)
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Assessment of medical fitness to work with children
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Assessment of medical fitness to undertake internships abroad
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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 that, priority is given to those with an appointment. Therefore, treatment after 9:00 cannot be guaranteed due to capacity reasons. The reception of the clinic has an overview of the current capacity and regulates it. If a patient cannot be 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 Street. You can use trolleybus No. 135, stop Na Smetance. Alternatively, you can walk from Muzeum, Náměstí Míru, I.P. Pavlova or Hlavní nádraží metro stations. Paid parking is available in the adjacent zones around the clinic.
Pilsen
The AGEL clinic is located on 14 Švihovská Street. You can reach us by trolleybuses 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 (stop Železniční poliklinika), bus 28 (stop Švihovská) or from the main railway station, where trams 1 and 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 ask you to present your insurance card and student card or ISIC. You will then be directed to the waiting room of the relevant GP. Patients who do not check in at the reception will not be treated.
Stomatology at AGEL
Appointments
Appointments can be made by phone at +420 604 551 117. Non-registered international students can also make an appointment but the apacity is limited. If a patient cannot be treated, another healthcare facility will be recommended. More information is available at the AGEL website.
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 ask you to present your insurance card and student card or ISIC. You will then be directed to the waiting room of the relevant dentist. Patients who do not check in at the reception will not be treated.
Other Options
Faculty facilities
Students of the medical and pharmaceutical faculties can also consult their faculty medical centres.
Other recommended healthcare providers
Note: While scheduling an appointment, always mention you are a student of Charles University.
Městská poliklinika Praha
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Address: Spálená 12, 110 00, Praha 1 - Nové Město
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Telephone: +420 222 924 211
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E-mail: sekretariat@prahamp.cz
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Website: www.prahamp.cz/
University Hospital in Motol
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Address: V Úvalu 84, 150 06, Praha 5 - Motol
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Telephone: +420 224 433 691, +420 224 433 681
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E-mail:
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Website: www.fnmotol.cz
Young+co
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Address: Vítězné nám. 829/10, Praha 6 - Bubeneč
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Telephone: +420 222 366 166
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Virtual contact: Sestra Emmy
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Website: www.young.co.cz
Ordinace praktického lékaře Kunratice
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Contact person: MUDr. David Macharáček
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Address: K Libuši 57/30, Praha 4 - Kunratice
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Telephone: +420 244 462 016
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Mobile: + 420 606 041 841
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E-mail:
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Website: www.vaslekar.eu
Cervenmed s.r.o.
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Contact person: MUDr. Eliška Rožková
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Address: Nučická 28, Praha 10 - Strašnice
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Telephone: +420 776 757 331
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Virtual contact: Sestra Emmy
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Website: www.mudr-rozkova-eliska.com
Clinic4u s.r.o. and Medicare4u s.r.o.
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Address: Na Veselí 928/15, 14000, Praha - Nusle
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Address: Vodičková 1935/38, 11000, Praha 1 - Nové Město
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Telephone: +420 241 404 242
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E-mail:
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Website: www.medicare4u.cz
Ordinace Pokorná a Bezdíčková s.r.o.
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Contact person: MUDr. Ludmila Bezdíčková
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Address: Vítězné náměstí 817/9, 160 00, Praha 6 - Bubeneč
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Telephone: +420 224 311 189
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E-mail:
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Website: www.ordinacepokorna.cz
Městská poliklinika Praha
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Address: Spálená 12, 110 00, Praha 1 - Nové Město
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Telephone: +420 222 924 211
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E-mail:
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Website: https://www.prahamp.cz/