Appointments
You can make an appointment for health services at the receptionists at Ísafjörður by phone 450 4500 and Patreksfjörður by phone 450 2000. In addition to taking appointments, receptionists provide general information about the stations' activities and convey important messages to staff.
It is necessary to inform the receptionist when you arrive for an appointment. At Ísafjörður, you can use the reception screen to register for an appointment and pay the entrance fee after the visit.
General treatment time is 20 minutes.
Telephone hours
Doctors have phone hours every weekday. Make an appointment with the receptionist at the health center and then the doctor will call the person who has the appointment. This service is primarily to answer brief queries, provide simple advice and provide information on research results.
1700 Same day service
To receive telephone advice from a nurse or assistance from a doctor on duty, you must call 1700. There are specially trained staff who will resolve inquiries and direct them in the right direction.
Nurses at 1700 refer clients to nurses or doctors at Hvest who need it.
In the case of accidents and serious illnesses where urgent services are needed – call 112!
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Updated January 19, 2026 (AG)