Glossary

Personal doctor (osebni zdravnik)

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In short

An osebni zdravnik is the personal doctor every insured person in Slovenia chooses for themselves and is registered with in the ZZZS system. You choose a general practitioner and a dentist, and women also a gynaecologist; up to age 19 the personal doctor is usually a paediatrician.

Key figures

Which personal doctors you choose
a general practitioner and a dentist, and women also a gynaecologist; up to age 19 the personal doctor is usually a paediatricianas of 10 October 2026 · source
Choosing a doctor for a child
for a child under 15, a parent or guardian makes the choiceas of 10 October 2026 · source
How to choose a personal doctor
on your first visit you fill in the «Izjava o izbiri» form at the practice and the doctor records the choice in the ZZZS system; bring your health insurance cardas of 10 October 2026 · source
Where to find a doctor
in the ZZZS lists of doctors, which show whether a doctor still accepts new patients; they are updated Monday to Saturdayas of 10 October 2026 · source
Changing your personal doctor
one year after your previous choice, or earlier for a justified reason: the doctor has been absent for more than 3 months in a row, you have lost trust in them, or you have movedas of 10 October 2026 · source
zVEM portal
zvem.ezdrav.si: e-prescriptions, e-referrals and online booking of specialist care with an e-referralonline booking (eNaročanje) works only for services with a referral; appointments with your personal doctor are booked with the practice directly; login with an electronic IDas of 10 October 2026 · source

Whom you choose

  • Doctors: a general practitioner and a dentist, and women also a gynaecologist; up to age 19 the personal doctor is usually a paediatrician.
  • Children: for a child under 15, a parent or guardian makes the choice.
  • Every insured person has the right to choose, so valid insurance comes first.

How to choose and where to look

  • Procedure: on your first visit you fill in the «Izjava o izbiri» form at the practice and the doctor records the choice in the ZZZS system; bring your health insurance card.
  • Finding a doctor: in the ZZZS lists of doctors, which show whether a doctor still accepts new patients; they are updated Monday to Saturday.
  • A doctor may refuse new patients once their workload reaches the set limit; then you choose another one from the ZZZS lists.
  • The zVEM portal: zvem.ezdrav.si: e-prescriptions, e-referrals and online booking of specialist care with an e-referral. Login is through SI-PASS.

Changing your doctor

You can change your doctor one year after your previous choice, or earlier for a justified reason: the doctor has been absent for more than 3 months in a row, you have lost trust in them, or you have moved. The new choice is made the same way, at the new practice.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a doctor who accepts new patients?

Look in the ZZZS lists of doctors, which show whether a doctor still accepts new patients; they are updated Monday to Saturday.

Can a doctor refuse to take me on?

Yes, once their workload reaches the set limit. Then choose another doctor from the ZZZS lists.

When can I change my personal doctor?

Usually one year after your previous choice, or earlier for a justified reason: the doctor has been absent for more than 3 months in a row, you have lost trust in them, or you have moved.

This text was generated by AI and has not been reviewed by an editor.

Updated: 10 October 2026

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