Medical clinics in Prahova
15 medical clinics listed in the county of Prahova, with address, phone and opening hours where available. Data sourced from OpenStreetMap, refreshed weekly.
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See also pharmacies in Prahova or other medical categories: hospitals · clinics · vet clinics · pet shops.
How medical clinics work in Romania
Outside the hospital walls, most day-to-day medical care in Romania happens in clinics (cabinete medicale, ambulatorii, policlinici). They range from a single family doctor's practice to large multi-specialty centres run by private chains. Knowing which type of clinic to visit will save you time, paperwork and money.
Types of clinics
- Family medicine (medic de familie): your first port of call for almost everything — chronic prescriptions, routine check-ups, vaccinations, referrals to a specialist, sick leave certificates.
- Specialty clinics: cardiology, dermatology, gynaecology, ophthalmology, ENT, paediatrics, orthopaedics. Some accept self-pay walk-ins; others require a referral (bilet de trimitere) for the visit to be covered by CNAS.
- Diagnostic / imaging centres: ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT and laboratory tests, often co-located with specialty consults.
- Dental clinics: almost entirely private in practice, even when notionally covered by insurance.
How to choose
For a new symptom that's not urgent, start with your family doctor — they know your history and can refer you straight to the right specialist with a covered referral. If you don't have a registered family doctor in Romania, choose a private clinic that lists the specialty you need and book directly; check whether they offer same-day diagnostics on site, since bouncing between buildings adds days to a workup. If your insurance pays through CNAS, ask whether the clinic has a contract — without one, the consult is fully self-pay even at in-network providers.
When to escalate to a hospital
Clinics are equipped for stable consults and routine procedures. Refer yourself to a hospital — or call 112 — if you develop severe pain, breathing difficulty, bleeding that won't stop, sudden neurological symptoms, or any sign that needs round-the-clock monitoring. Phone ahead before any visit to confirm hours and the consulting doctor — opening times in our listings are sourced from OpenStreetMap and may lag behind reality.
Information for orientation only — does not replace professional medical advice. In a medical emergency in Romania, call 112.