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Doctors, clinics and what insurance actually covers

last checked 31 August 2026health

Private clinics in Tbilisi are good, fast and inexpensive by European standards. Many doctors speak English; at the larger clinics you can ask for one when booking.

The emergency number is 112.

Insurance: Georgia's state system does not cover foreigners, so you are buying private cover or paying out of pocket. Paying out of pocket for a consultation is genuinely affordable; a hospital stay is not, and that is what cover is for.

Pharmacies are everywhere and many things sold on prescription elsewhere are available over the counter. Bring a photo of any prescription you rely on — brand names differ.