Do I need an Italian health card to see a doctor?

An Italian health card (tessera sanitaria) is only required to access the public national health system (SSN). For private medical services, including written telemedicine consultations, no health card is needed — you simply pay privately for the service.

What Medico Subito can do

Private consultations without a health card

Written prescriptions and certificates

Available regardless of your visa or residency status

For emergencies, call 118 or go to the nearest Emergency Room, which provides urgent care regardless of health coverage.

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