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Barroso Clinica Dental | |||
972 20 89 01 | |||
www.clinicabarroso.com | |||
Has two dentists and receptionists who like speaking English | |||
== Pharmacies that speak English == | == Pharmacies that speak English == | ||
Revision as of 03:24, 9 April 2025
What to do in an emergency 🚨
📞 Call 112
If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 112 (the European emergency number).
You may be connected to a doctor for a phone consult, or an ambulance will be sent.
Be ready to give your address, including your flat or house number.
🏥 Go to an emergency room
If you can make your own way to a hospital, there are public and private emergency rooms.
| Name | Address | Phone | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Josep Trueta | Avinguda de França | 972 94 02 00 | Open 24 hours |
| Hospital Santa Caterina | Carrer del Dr. Castany, Salt | 972 18 26 00 | Open 24 hours |
| CAP Güell for urgent but non-hospital care | Carrer Mossèn Joan Pons, 6 | 972 21 07 08 | Open 24 hours |
| Name | Address | Phone | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clínica Girona | Carrer de Barcelona, 206 | 972 01 03 00 | Open 24 hours |
| Clínica Bofill | Carrer Maria Claret, 20 | 972 41 04 04 | Open 24 hours |
| Clínica Causse/Onyar | Carrer Heroïnes de Santa Bàrbara, 6 | 972 20 40 00 | Open 24 hours |
| Institut Català de Serveis Mèdics (non-hospital) | Carrer Gironella, 11 | 972 40 00 04 | Daily: 8 AM – 9 PM |
Public emergency rooms will treat you without requiring immediate payment. If you are not in the public health system, you’ll receive a bill that you can send to your insurance provider. EU citizens with an EHIC card are covered for public care.
Private emergency rooms require private insurance or payment.
The public system - CAP
The public health service in Catalonia is called CatSalut. Services are generally free or low-cost if you have a health card (tarjeta sanitaria).
Public health centres are called Centros de Atención Primaria (CAPs), A CAP is the first place to go when you have a health problem.[1]
List of CAPs in Girona:
| Centre Name | Address | Phone | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAP Güell | Carrer Mossèn Joan Pons, 6 | 972 21 07 08 | Open 24 hours |
| CAP Santa Clara | Carrer de Sta. Clara, 33 | 972 20 00 12 | Closes 8 PM |
| CAP Montilivi | Carrer del Castell de Solterra, 11, 17 | 972 22 52 84 | Closes 8 PM |
| CAP Can Gibert del Pla | Carrer de Sant Sebastià, 50 | 972 24 53 50 | Closes 8 PM |
Private family doctors who speak English
Private dentists who speak English
Barroso Clinica Dental 972 20 89 01 www.clinicabarroso.com Has two dentists and receptionists who like speaking English
