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Emergency Room in Rome: Pronto Soccorso Near You

What to do first, which number to call, where the closest emergency room is, and what it costs if you are a visitor.

Life-threatening? Call 112 now

112 works from any phone in Italy, with no credit and no Italian SIM. Chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, loss of consciousness, suspected stroke: call, don't travel.

Short answer

For an ambulance in Rome call 112 (or 118). For non-urgent problems go to a hospital pronto soccorso, where you are seen by triage colour, not arrival order. Emergency care is given to everyone; EU visitors use the EHIC card, non-EU visitors are usually billed.

  • Emergency: 112 · Medical: 118
  • Triage: red immediate, yellow quick, green/white can wait hours
  • Keep all receipts for your insurance claim

Data checked: · Live map + Italian emergency service numbers

Emergency
112
Ambulance
118
Waits
By triage colour
On the map
ER + pharmacies

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Geolocated map of hospitals with an emergency room and of open pharmacies, with walking distance and directions.

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How Italian triage works

CodeMeaning
RedImmediate danger to life — seen at once
YellowSerious but stable — seen quickly
GreenNot urgent — may wait a long time
WhiteNon-urgent, could be handled elsewhere — longest wait, may be charged

Colour names vary slightly between hospitals; the principle is always severity first.

Faster alternatives for minor problems

  • Pharmacy first. Stomach upsets, sunburn, blisters, mild fever, allergies: a pharmacist can hand you the right product in minutes. Find one open now →
  • Tourist medical services and private clinics see you far sooner for a fee, and issue the paperwork insurers ask for.
  • Take your documents. Passport or ID, EHIC card if you have one, insurance policy number, a list of medicines you take.

Health points by Rome area

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FAQ

Which number do I call?
112 for any emergency, from any phone, without credit or an Italian SIM. 118 reaches the medical service directly.
Will I be charged?
Emergency care is provided to everyone. EU visitors with an EHIC card are treated like residents; non-EU visitors are normally billed, so keep receipts for insurance.
How long will I wait?
It depends on your triage colour, not on when you arrived. Non-urgent cases can wait several hours in a busy department.
Is there an English-speaking doctor?
Large hospitals usually find English-speaking staff, and private tourist clinics advertise it. Bring a written list of your symptoms and medicines to speed things up.