Polyclinics in Armenia

Why are polyclinics important?

Polyclinics are important for every citizen as it provides a family doctor nearest to home. Easy and convenient, you will need your polyclinic to get tests done or simply talk to your doctor. You can call and schedule an appointment or even walk in whenever needed. The clinic has different cabinets for each type of practitioner or screening. If the tests you need done aren’t offered by your polyclinic, your doctor will refer you to a polyclinic that does, or a hospital. There is a myriad of polyclinics in Armenia. However, many of them generally provide the same services. Services such as oncological, obstetric-gynecological, therapeutic, and pediatric services are not available at all polyclinics. When a child is born in Armenia, parents are automatically directed to the polyclinic that will be serving their needs. All children with Armenian citizenship are eligible to receive free medical treatment.

NOTE: When you are referred elsewhere, a document will be provided stating your case and reason for the referral. You will not be able to receive free treatment without this.

How do I register for a polyclinic?

To register for a polyclinic, the first step is to figure out the closest to your residence. Once you’ve determined the polyclinic you would like to register at, you have to visit it with your passport and social security card. From there, you will sign a contract that deems you one of their patients.

PRO TIP: Register on armed.am with your social number and it’ll show you your clinic, the physician assigned to you and you can also get an appointment online

What do the polyclinics cover?

Every polyclinic covers different services. However, many of them generally provide the same services. Services such as Oncological, obstetric-gynecological, therapeutic, and pediatric services are not available at all polyclinics. To see in-depth descriptions on the services each polyclinic offers, and to also read a brief description about the clinic, click on this link and take a look through the list of polyclinics on the left hand column and the services they offer.

NOTE: If a polyclinic doesn’t have a specific service, they will write up a document called an oughegir for you to take to a specific hospital or polyclinic that is equipped to do the tests or offer the treatment. This is also the case for children’s dentists, specifying locations.