Aerial View of Old Town Tallinn, Estonia



Health Care in Tallinn

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Tallinn: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Tallinn.

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, has a comprehensive healthcare system that provides both public and private healthcare services. Estonia's public healthcare system is called the Estonian health insurance Fund (EHIF) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Tallinn for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Tallinn are well-equipped and offer quality care. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Estonia. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for specialized medical care and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Tallinn are modern and offer a wide range of services. People generally recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Tallinn

  • Tallinn East-Viru Central Hospital – public hospital located in Jõhvi, about 1 hour from Tallinn
  • Tallinn West-Harju Central Hospital – public hospital located in Keila, about 30 minutes from Tallinn
  • Tallinn Children's Hospital – public hospital located in Tallinn
  • Tallinn Skin and Venereal Disease Hospital – public hospital located in Tallinn
  • Tallinn Eye Hospital – public hospital located in Tallinn
  • Tallinn Oncology Center – public hospital located in Tallinn
  • Tallinn Cardiology Center – public hospital located in Tallinn
  • Tallinn Women's Clinic – private hospital located in Tallinn
  • Tallinn Dental Clinic – private hospital located in Tallinn

Emergency Services in Tallinn

Tallinn has a comprehensive emergency services system. Ambulance services are available and can be called by dialing 112. Ambulances usually arrive quickly and there are rarely delays.

Health Insurance Companies in Tallinn

The most popular private health insurers in Tallinn are Swedbank, If P&C Insurance, and ERGO Insurance. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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