Urgent Online Doctor in Florence
Request an urgent medical consultation in English while in Florence. Connect online with licensed Italian physicians for symptoms, advice, e-prescriptions, and travel medical certificates from €10.
Medical advice when your usual doctor is far away
Florence is a world-renowned cultural capital and home to thousands of international study-abroad students and holiday travelers each semester. When unexpected fever, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal bugs, or allergic reactions occur, language barriers can complicate finding prompt healthcare.
Your Doctor Abroad gives tourists and students in Tuscany direct access to English-speaking licensed Italian doctors online. We provide fast clinical evaluations, electronic prescriptions for Florence pharmacies, and medical certificates without the long delays of local hospital waiting rooms.
Pharmacies & Emergency Guidance for Florence
Essential medical contacts and pharmacy information for travelers and students in Florence.
💊 24-Hour Pharmacies in Florence
The primary 24/7 continuous pharmacy in Florence is Farmacia Comunale Santa Maria Novella (inside the SMN railway station). In the historic center, Farmacia Molteni (Via dei Calzaiuoli) is also available for extended hours.
🚑 Florence Public Emergency Care
For urgent emergencies, dial 112. Central emergency care is located at Ospedale Santa Maria Nuova (Piazza Santa Maria Nuova, near the Duomo). For out-of-hours non-emergency public service, contact Guardia Medica Firenze at 055 6938.
⏱️ Fast Online Care from €10
Avoid spending a full day of your Tuscan vacation in a clinic waiting room. For travel ailments, sore throats, UTIs, and medication refills, consult an English-speaking doctor online in 15 minutes.
What an online consultation may cover
Suitability is assessed individually. Examples include everyday symptoms, medication questions and follow-up concerns that can be discussed safely by video.
Everyday symptoms
Coughs, colds, sore throat, allergies, headaches, stomach symptoms, minor skin problems and other common complaints assessed remotely.
Medication & Prescriptions
Discuss medication concerns, dosage questions, or urgent EU electronic prescriptions when clinically indicated for local pharmacy pickup in Florence.
Medical Certificates
Obtain medical certificates, fit-to-fly letters, or university sick notes following assessment by an Italian-registered clinician.
Request a consultation in a few steps
Provide your current location in Florence, preferred language, and a short description of what you need help with.
Your booking request opens WhatsApp with details pre-filled, so you can connect immediately without downloading separate apps.
Review and confirm timing. Consult with a licensed doctor via video/chat for assessment, guidance, or prescription care.
Frequently asked questions
Can study-abroad students and tourists consult an online doctor in Florence?
Yes. Students from American and international programs (NYU, Syracuse, Stanford, FUA) and tourists in Florence can consult English-speaking Italian doctors online for urgent care, advice, and prescriptions.
Where is the 24-hour pharmacy in Florence for urgent prescriptions?
Farmacia Comunale inside Santa Maria Novella (SMN) railway station is open 24/7/365. Another central option is Farmacia Molteni on Via dei Calzaiuoli.
Can an online doctor provide medical notes or fit-to-fly certificates in Florence?
Yes. Following clinical assessment, our Italian-registered physicians can provide official medical certificates, university illness notes, and travel letters.
When should I go to an emergency hospital (Pronto Soccorso) in Florence?
For severe, life-threatening symptoms, dial 112 or visit Ospedale Santa Maria Nuova (in Florence city centre) or Careggi University Hospital immediately.