Private medical services in Cyprus
It is believed that private healthcare in Cyprus is better than public healthcare, although there is almost no negative feedback about municipal services.
However, if you have a Cyprus residence permit, you can use the public GeSY system just like any Cypriot, and some private clinics are even included in the system through insurance contributions.
- Private healthcare in Cyprus
- Best private clinics in Cyprus
- Find a doctor online
- Frequently Asked Questions

Private healthcare in Cyprus
Private healthcare in Cyprus is well-developed and provided on a paid basis. Every district has private hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and doctor's offices.
Private hospitals, centers, and clinics offer various specialties, as well as general medicine and surgery. Some of them have their own emergency services, urgent care departments, and laboratories.
Additionally, you can find institutions specializing in one or two areas, such as pediatrics, ophthalmology, gynecology, and reproductive medicine, including IVF.
Best private clinics in Cyprus
We have compiled lists of the best private clinics in major cities of Cyprus. Visit the relevant location.
- Private clinics in Limassol
- Private clinics in Nicosia
- Private clinics in Ayia Napa
- Private clinics in Protaras
- Private clinics in Paphos
Find a doctor online
As an option, you can use various forums. For example, in the Cyprus Telegram chat (over 16,000 participants), you can search for a doctor or ask for recommendations, and you'll surely get a response.

Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 24-hour pharmacies in Cyprus?
There are several "night pharmacies" that, although not open 24 hours, work late in the evenings, on holidays, and weekends. The list of night pharmacies is not permanent and is updated daily in the special section on the website and in our news Telegram channel.
Which clinics will the ambulance take you to in Cyprus?
If you do not have a contract for emergency medical services with a private clinic, patients will be taken to municipal hospitals in the case of emergency hospitalization. We have prepared a list of public clinics in Cyprus and their contacts.
How to make an appointment at a private clinic in Cyprus?
For private clinics, there is no centralized system like in public hospitals. You can make an appointment by simply calling the clinic or via their website.
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