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The Travel Doctor
Category: Health and Medical Doctors Doctors [Edit]
Quinpool Centre6169 Quinpool Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 1A1
(902) 497-8535
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
One review for The Travel Doctor
1 review in English
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Review from Ben B.
There's no getting around it - traveling can be stressful. Generally the further you're going, the longer you're staying, and the less time you have to prepare is directly correlated with the level of mess you can become in the prep process. Add medical requirements on top of searching for the perfect two-piece or figuring out who's going to watch your cat, and you've got your work cut out for you.
When I found out I was taking off for Ethiopia in three weeks, had to get a medley of vaccinations and pills, and was losing one of those weeks due to a business trip, well? I panicked. Especially since everyone I told started telling me I was sure to come back with Malaria or worse. (I have terrible friends.) Luckily a friend who had already done the trek referred me to the Travel Doctor.
First off, they were able to schedule in my visit the day of my call. It's $30 plus vaccines if you know exactly what you need, $75 plus vaccines if you have questions or need instruction on what to get based on your own medical situation. Second, they didn't panic, scoff, or say 'you're screwed' when they heard about my timeline. Their attitude from the get-go was solutions-oriented which was exactly what I needed.
Since they're based out of a family practice, there was a bit of a wait but once I got in to see the doc, I was so happy with my choice. He was an expert in travel precautions, knowing what vaccines to get for what areas, which are top priority and which can be passed over, which I had probably had before, which need more time to settle in, and which I should get right away. Simply put, he knew absolutely everything and wasn't afraid to really discuss the ins and outs of different risks to help me make informed decisions.
I still hate getting needles and I especially hate having to go back in two days to get the second batch of the six or seven I need, but I've been thrilled to have this doctor in my corner to make sure my trip goes off without a hitch.
*Note: they only accept cash but they can ballpark the cost over the phone beforehand.
