Important telephone numbers
In life-threatening situations, always directly call 112.
Important telephone numbers
Emergency? Call 112
Call 112 immediately if there is a life-threatening emergency.
Examples:
- Serious injury or accident
- Fire
- Crime in progress
- Someone needs an ambulance urgently
The call is free. The operator will ask whether you need:
- Ambulance
- Police
- Fire Department
Need the Police (but it is NOT an emergency)?
Call 0900-8844
Police Station Middelburg Althoornweg 2 4337 WW Middelburg
WhatsApp (messages only): 06-12207006
Feeling Sick? Start with a GP (Huisarts)
Do not go directly to the hospital.
In the Netherlands, your first point of contact is a General Practitioner (in Dutch "Huisarts").
The Huisarts will:
- Assess your symptoms
- Prescribe medication if needed
- Refer you to a specialist or hospital if necessary
Important: Tell the receptionist that you are an international student at HZ.
Making an appointment
Call your GP between 08:30 and 10:00 to book an appointment.
GP opening hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00 – 17:00
Always call before visiting.
Need a doctor in the evening, at night, or on weekends?
Contact the Huisartsenpost Walcheren.
Use this service only for medical problems that cannot wait until the next working day.
Call: 0900-1985
Address: Krooneveldweg 6 4332 BL Middelburg
Please note:
- You must call first. Do not visit without an appointment.
- Consultations outside office hours are significantly more expensive.
- The on-duty GP may refer you to the hospital if necessary.
- Any prescribed medication can be collected from the pharmacy in the same building.
Which General Practictioner Should I Contact?
If you live Vlissingen or Middelburg
Huisartsenpraktijk eZeeMed
Students living in either city can register here.
- Registration via the website
- Physical consultations take place in Vlissingen
Website: www.ezeemed.nl
Address: Govert Flincklaan 51 4383 WB Vlissingen
If you live in Vlissingen
Address: Koudekerkseweg 86 4382 ED Vlissingen
Phone: 0118-412225
When calling:
- Press 1 → Urgent medical issue (same day, not life-threatening)
- Press 2 → Make an appointment (08:30–10:00)
If you do not choose an option, you will be connected to the assistant.
If you live in Middelburg
Register with the GP closest to your home address.
If you are not yet registered and need medical assistance, you can be seen as a temporary patient at the GP nearest to your home.
Need a Dentist?
Please note:
- Dental treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance.
- You may be asked to pay immediately after your appointment.
Vlissingen
Dental Clinics Vlissingen
Address: Stadhuisplein 6 4382 LG Vlissingen
Phone: 0118-414643
E-mail: vlissingen@dentalclinics.nl
Middelburg
Tandarts Mathia
Medisch Centrum Kalverstraat Room E20/E21
Address: Kalverstraat 1 4331 LZ Middelburg
Phone: 0118-769096
E-mail: info@tandartsmathia.nl
For emergency dental care during weekends, check the regional on-duty dentist website.