Is there a dialysis center in Cinque Terre?

Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Cinque Terre: Centro Vacanze e Dialisi — Ospedale San Nicolò (Clinica San Carlo) and Ospedale Sant'Andrea — Nefrologia e Dialisi.

How much does holiday dialysis cost in Cinque Terre?

If you're paying privately, expect roughly $150–$300 per haemodialysis session in Italy. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.

Can I use my EHIC or GHIC for dialysis in Cinque Terre?

Yes, at public units and at private units contracted to the national health system, as long as you arrange the sessions with the unit before you travel. Everyone else, or at a private unit outside the public system: you pay per session and claim back through your travel insurance or home insurer where your policy allows.

Which airport is closest to Cinque Terre?

Pisa (PSA) or Genoa (GOA), about 90 minutes away. Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.

What is the emergency number in Cinque Terre?

Call 112 for an ambulance in Cinque Terre (ambulance, police and fire). You can also reach the ambulance service directly on 118. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.

Can I rent a wheelchair in Cinque Terre?

Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Cinque Terre rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.

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Dialysis in Cinque Terre, Italy

Travelling to Cinque Terre and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 2 dialysis centers in and near Cinque Terre. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.

Dialysis centers in Cinque Terre

Centers we've identified in or near Cinque Terre. Confirm availability and details directly — Dialysis Go verifies and books your session as part of arranging your visit.

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Dialysis abroad only works if you're covered for it. Check each policy's wording on pre-existing conditions before you rely on it.

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Centro Vacanze e Dialisi — Ospedale San Nicolò (Clinica San Carlo)
Via Nostra Signora della Guardia, 19015 Levanto (SP)
Purpose-built holiday-dialysis center inside Levanto's hospital, within the Cinque Terre area itself.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Affittacamere Mariella — 9.3/10 (441 reviews), 100 m away
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Ospedale Sant'Andrea — Nefrologia e Dialisi
La Spezia
Nearest full hospital nephrology department, ~15-25 km from the Cinque Terre villages.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Il Faro Luxury Rooms & Lounge — 9.4/10 (86 reviews), 100 m away
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Planning dialysis in Cinque Terre

Centers listed: 2
Typical cost per session: $150–$300 (if paying privately)
Peak season: May–September
Nearest airport: Pisa (PSA) or Genoa (GOA), about 90 minutes away
Language: Italian

Costs are indicative ranges for Italy, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.

Who pays for dialysis in Cinque Terre?

EU/EEA and Swiss residents: a valid EHIC covers dialysis at public units in Italy, and at private units contracted to the national health system, on the same terms as local patients. The session still has to be arranged with the unit before you travel.
UK residents: the UK GHIC (or a UK EHIC that hasn't expired) works the same way for state-provided dialysis. Ask the unit to confirm it accepts GHIC when you book.
Everyone else, or at a private unit outside the public system: you pay per session and claim back through your travel insurance or home insurer where your policy allows.
US Medicare patients: Original Medicare generally does not pay for dialysis outside the US. Some Medicare Advantage and private plans include limited cover abroad, so check yours before you go.

When to book

Book 6–8 weeks ahead, or 3 months ahead for summer. Many Italian units ask for your paperwork well before the first session, so send it early. Peak season in Cinque Terre: May–September.

Emergency numbers in Cinque Terre

In an emergency, call 112 for an ambulance. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and which unit treats you, and keep your access details and medication list with you.

112Ambulance, police and fire

Ambulance (direct): 118
Police: 113
Fire: 115

112 is free and works from any mobile or landline across the EU, including foreign phones on roaming.

What the unit in Cinque Terre will ask for

Your current dialysis prescription (dialyser, dry weight, access, anticoagulation).
Blood results from the last 4–6 weeks, including virology (hepatitis B and C, HIV).
Records from your last few sessions and a current medication list.
A referral or fit-to-travel letter from your nephrologist.
An MRSA screen and recent ECG, if the unit asks for them.

Each unit has its own list — read the full travel guide or check entry requirements for Italy.

Wheelchair rental in Cinque Terre

Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in Cinque Terre saves your energy for the things you came to do.

Book a few weeks ahead in peak season and ask for delivery to your hotel, so the chair is waiting when you arrive.
Tell the supplier your weight, seat width and how you'll use it — a lightweight folding chair for taxis, or a power chair or scooter for longer distances.
Ask your airline for free wheelchair assistance at both airports when you book your flight; it's separate from renting a chair for your stay.
Check the dialysis unit and your hotel have step-free access, and whether the unit can lend a chair between the entrance and your station.

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Dialysis in Cinque Terre: common questions

Is there a dialysis center in Cinque Terre?: Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Cinque Terre: Centro Vacanze e Dialisi — Ospedale San Nicolò (Clinica San Carlo) and Ospedale Sant'Andrea — Nefrologia e Dialisi.
How much does holiday dialysis cost in Cinque Terre?: If you're paying privately, expect roughly $150–$300 per haemodialysis session in Italy. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.
Can I use my EHIC or GHIC for dialysis in Cinque Terre?: Yes, at public units and at private units contracted to the national health system, as long as you arrange the sessions with the unit before you travel. Everyone else, or at a private unit outside the public system: you pay per session and claim back through your travel insurance or home insurer where your policy allows.
How far ahead should I book dialysis in Cinque Terre?: Book 6–8 weeks ahead, or 3 months ahead for summer. Many Italian units ask for your paperwork well before the first session, so send it early. Peak season in Cinque Terre is may–September.
Which airport is closest to Cinque Terre?: Pisa (PSA) or Genoa (GOA), about 90 minutes away. Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.
What is the emergency number in Cinque Terre?: Call 112 for an ambulance in Cinque Terre (ambulance, police and fire). You can also reach the ambulance service directly on 118. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.
Can I rent a wheelchair in Cinque Terre?: Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Cinque Terre rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.

Public and private units across the country. Rome, Florence and the coastal resorts routinely take visiting patients in summer. Holiday dialysis across Italy.