Need a doctor in Zurich now?

A simple routing guide for urgent medical care. Zurich Sorted does not assess symptoms or provide medical advice.

The fast answer

Walk-in: Medbase Permanence Zürich HB

Inside Zurich Main Station · 365 days · 7am–9pm · no advance appointment. Bring your insurance card; otherwise direct payment may be requested.

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Walk-in: Permanence Medical Center Sihlquai

Near HB · no appointment · Mon–Sat 7am–9pm · Sun/holidays 9am–4pm.

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Ärztefon

0800 33 66 55 — if you need urgent help but aren't sure which service is appropriate.

24/7 hospital emergency

Stadtspital Waid and Triemli are open around the clock. Call 144 for a life-threatening emergency.

What to bring

  1. Health-insurance card
  2. Photo ID
  3. Medication list
  4. Relevant medical documents, if readily available

How payment works

With Swiss insurance, show your insurance card. Depending on the provider and your policy, the clinic may bill the insurer or you may receive/pay a bill; deductible and co-payment still apply. Without an insurance card, Medbase HB asks for direct payment. Sihlquai also accepts self-paying patients and notes that weekend/evening surcharges can apply.

Emergency? Do not delay necessary emergency care to sort out billing first. Call 144 when life or health may be in immediate danger.