Virtual Urgent Care — See a Doctor in Minutes

Board-certified, ER-trained physicians available now. No waiting room. No commute. Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy fast.

What Is Virtual Urgent Care?

Virtual urgent care — sometimes called telemedicine or telehealth — connects you with a licensed, board-certified physician via secure video from your phone, tablet, or computer. Instead of sitting in a waiting room for hours, you open an app, describe your symptoms, and speak face-to-face with a real doctor within minutes.

At Vacation Medicine, our physicians are ER-trained and board-certified with decades of clinical experience. We’re not a chatbot, not a nurse hotline, and not a quick checkbox visit. We give you the same quality evaluation you’d get in person — faster, cheaper, and from wherever you are.

“The best urgent care visit is the one where you get a great doctor, a clear diagnosis, and a prescription sent to your pharmacy — all without leaving the beach.” — Dr. Erik Petersen, MD

“The best urgent care visit is the one where you get a great doctor, a clear diagnosis, and a prescription sent to your pharmacy — all without leaving the beach.”

— Dr. Erik Petersen, MD

— Dr. Erik Petersen, MD

Conditions We Treat

Our physicians handle a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries. Common conditions include:

✓ UTI / Urinary Tract Infections ✓ Ear Infections ✓ Strep Throat ✓ Sinus Infections ✓ Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) ✓ Respiratory Infections ✓ Bronchitis ✓ Allergies & Rashes ✓ Nausea & Vomiting ✓ Prescription Refills ✓ Pediatric Illnesses ✓ COVID & Flu ✓ Insect Bites & Stings ✓ Skin Infections ✓ Sports Injuries (minor)
✓ UTI / Urinary Tract Infections
✓ Ear Infections
✓ Strep Throat
✓ Sinus Infections
✓ Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
✓ Respiratory Infections
✓ Bronchitis
✓ Allergies & Rashes
✓ Nausea & Vomiting
✓ Prescription Refills
✓ Pediatric Illnesses
✓ COVID & Flu
✓ Insect Bites & Stings
✓ Skin Infections
✓ Sports Injuries (minor)

How a Virtual Visit Works

  • Book online — Choose your appointment time at vacationmedicine.com/
  • vacationmedicine.com/
  • Video visit — Connect with your physician by secure video on any device
  • Diagnosis & plan — Get a real diagnosis, not a scripted symptom checker
  • Prescription sent — If needed, your prescription goes directly to your pharmacy
  • Follow-up included — We check in within 7 days to make sure you’re improving
  • Why Vacation Medicine?

    We built Vacation Medicine because urgent care for travelers and vacationers should be as simple and high-quality as care at home. When you’re spending a week at 30A or the Gulf Coast, the last thing you want is a 3-hour ER wait for a sinus infection.

    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK Dr. Erik Petersen, MD Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years CARLSON’S CORNER Dr. Will Carlson, MD Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK Dr. Erik Petersen, MD Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years
    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK Dr. Erik Petersen, MD Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years
    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK
    Dr. Erik Petersen, MD
    Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years
    CARLSON’S CORNER Dr. Will Carlson, MD Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    CARLSON’S CORNER Dr. Will Carlson, MD Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    CARLSON’S CORNER
    Dr. Will Carlson, MD
    Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine

    When Virtual Care Is Right for You

    Virtual urgent care is ideal when your condition is acute (came on quickly), non-life-threatening, and would normally require a prescription or professional guidance to resolve. If you’re unsure whether your situation warrants a virtual visit or an ER, call us — we’ll tell you honestly.

    ⚠️ When to Go to the Emergency Room High fever that won’t come down (103°F+) Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Severe chest pain Signs of severe allergic reaction (throat swelling, rash spreading rapidly) Altered mental status or confusion Symptoms rapidly worsening despite treatment If in doubt, call 911 or go to your nearest ER. Virtual care is best for non-emergency situations.
    ⚠️ When to Go to the Emergency Room
  • High fever that won’t come down (103°F+)
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Severe chest pain
  • Signs of severe allergic reaction (throat swelling, rash spreading rapidly)
  • Altered mental status or confusion
  • Symptoms rapidly worsening despite treatment
  • If in doubt, call 911 or go to your nearest ER. Virtual care is best for non-emergency situations.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is virtual urgent care? Virtual urgent care lets you see a board-certified physician by video from your phone or computer — no waiting room, no commute. You get a real diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy.
    What is virtual urgent care?
    Virtual urgent care lets you see a board-certified physician by video from your phone or computer — no waiting room, no commute. You get a real diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy.
    How fast can I see a doctor with Vacation Medicine? Most patients connect with a physician within minutes. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week.
    How fast can I see a doctor with Vacation Medicine?
    Most patients connect with a physician within minutes. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week.
    Can telemedicine doctors prescribe medication? Yes. Our physicians can prescribe most common medications including antibiotics, antivirals, and more — sent directly to your preferred pharmacy.
    Can telemedicine doctors prescribe medication?
    Yes. Our physicians can prescribe most common medications including antibiotics, antivirals, and more — sent directly to your preferred pharmacy.
    Does insurance cover virtual urgent care? Many insurance plans cover telemedicine visits. We also offer affordable self-pay rates. Contact us to confirm your coverage before booking.
    Does insurance cover virtual urgent care?
    Many insurance plans cover telemedicine visits. We also offer affordable self-pay rates. Contact us to confirm your coverage before booking.
    What conditions can you treat online? We treat UTIs, ear infections, sinus infections, strep throat, pink eye, rashes, allergies, respiratory infections, prescription refills, and much more.
    What conditions can you treat online?
    We treat UTIs, ear infections, sinus infections, strep throat, pink eye, rashes, allergies, respiratory infections, prescription refills, and much more.
    Is virtual urgent care safe for children? Absolutely. Our physicians are experienced in pediatric care and can safely evaluate and treat children via telemedicine for most common illnesses.
    Is virtual urgent care safe for children?
    Absolutely. Our physicians are experienced in pediatric care and can safely evaluate and treat children via telemedicine for most common illnesses.
    What if I need labs or imaging? We can order labs and imaging at your local facility and follow up with you once results are available — all without an in-person office visit.
    What if I need labs or imaging?
    We can order labs and imaging at your local facility and follow up with you once results are available — all without an in-person office visit.
    Love Vacation Medicine? Meet Our Sister Practice FirstCall DPC — Your Doctor, Everywhere You Go If you loved your Vacation Medicine experience, FirstCall DPC takes it further. Direct Primary Care membership gives you same-day access to Dr. Petersen and the team — available in 20+ states for primary care, chronic disease management, hormone optimization, and more. No insurance bureaucracy. Just your doctor. Explore FirstCall DPC → firstcalldpc.com · 20+ states
    Love Vacation Medicine? Meet Our Sister Practice FirstCall DPC — Your Doctor, Everywhere You Go If you loved your Vacation Medicine experience, FirstCall DPC takes it further. Direct Primary Care membership gives you same-day access to Dr. Petersen and the team — available in 20+ states for primary care, chronic disease management, hormone optimization, and more. No insurance bureaucracy. Just your doctor.
    Love Vacation Medicine? Meet Our Sister Practice
    FirstCall DPC — Your Doctor, Everywhere You Go
    If you loved your Vacation Medicine experience, FirstCall DPC takes it further. Direct Primary Care membership gives you same-day access to Dr. Petersen and the team — available in 20+ states for primary care, chronic disease management, hormone optimization, and more. No insurance bureaucracy. Just your doctor.
    Explore FirstCall DPC → firstcalldpc.com · 20+ states
    Explore FirstCall DPC →
    firstcalldpc.com · 20+ states
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