Need a Doctor in Novalja? Medical Care for Tourists on Pag Island

Getting sick or injured on holiday can be stressful, especially when you are away from your usual doctor and unfamiliar with the local healthcare system. Our goal is to make getting medical help in Novalja as simple and straightforward as possible.

CissaMed is located in central Novalja, approximately 100 metres from the main square. No advance appointment is necessary during opening hours, so you can come directly to the clinic if a health problem appears unexpectedly during your stay.

What can a doctor at CissaMed help with?

Holiday health problems can range from everyday infections and ear pain to cuts, beach injuries, fever, dehydration, and symptoms that need a prompt medical assessment.

At CissaMed, our services include:

• first examination by a doctor
• measurement of vital parameters
• basic diagnostic assessment
• ECG recording
• blood glucose testing and urine analysis
• treatment of minor wounds, injuries, and burns
• wound dressing, foreign-body removal, and suturing of appropriate wounds under local anaesthesia
• treatment of injuries caused by sea urchins, ticks, and other insects
• intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous administration of therapy when clinically appropriate
• issuing prescriptions, certificates, and other medical documentation

Every patient is assessed individually. Our doctor will decide which examinations, tests, or treatments are appropriate based on your symptoms, medical history, and clinical findings.

This is particularly important because symptoms that may initially appear simple, such as weakness, fever, or dizziness, can have different causes.

Medical care for children in Novalja

A child becoming ill during a family holiday can be particularly worrying. Fever, cough, ear pain, and other common symptoms may need medical assessment, especially when symptoms are getting worse or when parents are unsure how serious the problem may be.

Our team provides medical assessment for children as well as adults and has experience in pediatrics, family medicine, and emergency medicine.

Depending on your child’s symptoms and clinical examination, the doctor may recommend additional testing, including a CRP test.

CRP, or C-reactive protein, is a marker of inflammation. It can provide useful additional information, but it does not identify the cause of an illness on its own. The result is interpreted together with symptoms, physical examination, medical history, and other relevant findings.

Do you need prescription medicine while in Croatia?

Some medicines that travellers may use in their home country cannot be purchased over the counter in Croatia.

If you become unwell and believe you may need prescription medication, our doctor can examine you and determine whether prescription treatment is medically appropriate.

When indicated, CissaMed can issue a prescription that you can take to a pharmacy in Croatia.

A prescription for a specific medicine cannot be guaranteed before an examination. The doctor first needs to assess your condition and decide which treatment, if any, is appropriate and safe.

This can be particularly helpful for travellers who develop an infection, experience a new medical problem, or require treatment that is only available with a prescription in Croatia.

Practical information for tourists

CissaMed is a private medical clinic, and you do not need to make an appointment before visiting during our opening hours. You can call us before coming or simply visit the clinic directly.

We accept card payments, making it easier to arrange an unexpected medical visit while travelling.

Our location in central Novalja is convenient for visitors staying in:

• Novalja
• Stara Novalja
• Gajac
• the Zrće Beach area
• Mandre
• other parts of Pag Island

If you are staying further away, we recommend calling before travelling so you can confirm our current opening hours and whether an outpatient clinic is the appropriate setting for your symptoms.