FAQs
- What is a travel clinic?
- What services does the Travel Clinic of New York offer?
- Why should I go to the Travel Clinic of New York instead of my primary care physician?
- What does a consultation at the Travel Center NYC consist of?
- How do I schedule an appointment with the Travel Clinic of New York?
- Will my visit and vaccines at the Travel Clinic NY be covered by my health insurance?
- How much does a visit to the Travel Center of New York City cost?
- What do I need to bring for my appointment with the Travel Clinic NYC?
- What are the hours of operation for the Travel Clinic NY?
- Where is the Travel Center of Manhattan located?
What is a travel clinic?
A travel clinic is essentially a medical facility that provides information, health advice, and needed vaccinations for international, leisure, or business travelers before they embark on a trip.
What services does the Travel Clinic of New York offer?
Here at the Travel Clinic of New York we offer personal and expert travel advice that is tailored to your exact itinerary and medical needs, whether you’ll be traveling for business purposes or for pleasure. Our travel clinic has a full array of travel vaccines in stock and we are a certified Yellow Fever Vaccination Center NYC. Our travel doctor is board certified and an expert in travel health. The goal of the Travel Center NY is not just on giving travel vaccines, but we emphasize explaining important precautions patients must take to help them stay healthy while they are traveling abroad and after they come home. Our travel doctor’s approach is one that focuses on personalized attention to each and every patient at the travel clinic.
Why should I go to the Travel Clinic of New York instead of my primary care physician?
At the Travel Clinic NY, patients will be seen by a board certified doctor that has extensive expertise in travel health and vaccinations. Our travel doctor will provide you with an individualized consultation that is specifically tailored according to your travel plans, and provide you with the necessary vaccines and medications you may need. Your primary care physician might lack travel expertise and might not carry the vaccines you will need, which is why is better to visit a certified travel center like the Travel Clinic NYC to ensure a healthy and safe trip.
What does a consultation at the Travel Center NYC consist of?
During your personalized one-on-one consultation at the Travel Clinic NYC, our travel doctor will review the recommended travel vaccines depending on the country you’ll be visiting. A thorough review of your travel itinerary and medical history will be done to ensure that you receive only the travel vaccinations that you specifically need. A malaria risk assessment will be done so that our travel doctor can prescribe you the necessary antimalarial drugs and other travel-related medications you may need to prevent diseases. In the end, you will be given all recommended travel vaccines, which are readily available at our travel clinic. An International Certificate of Immunization (Yellow card) will be issued for each vaccine after your consultation at the travel clinic.
How do I schedule an appointment with the Travel Clinic of New York?
You can make an appointment with the Travel Clinic of New York by using our secure online appointment request feature (WEB CHECK IN…), or simply call our travel clinic at 212 696 5900.
Will my visit and vaccines at the Travel Clinic NY be covered by my health insurance?
Unfortunately, travel vaccines are not a covered benefit under health care insurances, as they do not consider such service as a medical necessity. At our Travel Clinic of New York, you will be provided with an itemized receipt, including all vaccines received and the necessary medical codes, which you can use to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
How much does a visit to the Travel Center of New York City cost?
We at the Travel Vaccination Center of New York understand that travel vaccines can be quite expensive and we do our best to keep costs down to prevent exceeding your already increasing traveling budget. A consultation with our travel doctor will carry a fee of $65, which includes all written prescriptions needed for your trip. Traveling vaccines are priced separately and vary widely depending on the specific vaccine. All fees (office visit and vaccines) are fully disclosed to you at the time of your visit at the travel clinic so that you won’t be surprised with any hidden charges. Please note that all consultation and travel vaccination fees are payable in full at the time of service. We gladly accept cash and all major credit cards for payment.
To make the most out of your consultation at the Travel Center of New York, please bring your specific trip itinerary, your immunization records, a list of your current medications, and a list of any known medication allergies. This information will be very useful for our travel doctor to determine what travel vaccines to actually need.
What are the hours of operation for the Travel Clinic NY?
The Travel Clinic of NYC offers flexible operating hours providing services during weekdays, Saturdays, and even during the evening. Appointments are available at short notice, including same-day consultations. If you’re unable to make an appointment, please consider our travel clinic “walk-in” services.
Where is the Travel Center of Manhattan located?
The Travel Center of New York is located in Midtown in the heart of Manhattan. Our travel clinic can be easily reached through public transportation, as our office is conveniently located two blocks away from major New York City train stations, 42nd Street (Bryant Park) and Grand Central Terminal.