Hospital- Thalassotherapy Opatija
Thalassotherapia Opatija is a Croatian specialized hospital focused on medical rehabilitation, diagnostics and health tourism programs. The institution is particularly known for rehabilitation and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary and rheumatic diseases , combining modern medical care with wellness and spa services.
Founded in 1957, the center has become one of Croatia’s leading institutions for rehabilitation medicine and preventive healthcare. It is recognized as a reference center of the Croatian Ministry of Health for health tourism and cardiac rehabilitation, and it also serves as a teaching base for several Croatian medical universities.
Patients can access a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Medical teams provide interdisciplinary care focused on musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular recovery and long-term rehabilitation programs supported by modern medical diagnostics and therapies.
Alongside hospital treatments, the Thalasso Wellness Center Opatija offers medically supervised wellness programs designed to support physical recovery, stress reduction and overall wellbeing. These programs combine spa therapies with professional medical supervision in a specialized healthcare environment.
The wellness center uses natural marine elements such as sea water and marine ingredients together with modern wellness treatments to create programs focused on relaxation, preventive health and lifestyle improvement.
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Premier specialty hospital in Opatija providing cardiology, medical rehabilitation, neurology, radiology, rheumatology, and health tourism programs.
Specialities
- Aesthetic dentistry
- Anesthesiology intensive care and pain management
- Cardiology
- Clinical radiology
- Dermatology and Venereology
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology and Diabetology
- General medicine
- Medical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Neurology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Occupational and Sports Medicine
- Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
Features & services
Payment
- Accept credit/debit cards
Appointment
- Appointment required
Insurance
- Accept EU insurance
We speak: HR · EN
FAQ block
What primary clinical fields are available at Thalassotherapia Opatija?
The hospital specializes in cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation, physical medicine and rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology and diabetology, pulmonology, radiology, and aesthetic surgery.
What steps should patients take to request a consultation or medical procedure?
Outpatient consultations and specialized diagnostic procedures can be booked through the central registration department via online forms, email, or in person during business hours.
Does the facility cater to international visitors and medical tourists?
Yes, the hospital offers comprehensive health tourism options, private specialist consultations, and medical wellness packages specifically tailored to international patients and holidaymakers in Opatija.
s European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) coverage or private insurance accepted for international care?
European Union citizens can utilize their EHIC for medically necessary emergency care, while international visitors with private policies or non-EU health coverage receive standardized medical documentation, detailed diagnostic reports, and itemized billing to streamline reimbursement with foreign insurers.
In what format are treatment records issued for international continuity of care?
Discharge summaries, surgical notes, and diagnostic findings are provided in clear medical documentation to enable seamless follow-up care with physicians and health authorities in the patient's home country.