You came to the Emerald Coast for sugar-white sand and the Gulf — not to spend three hours in a crowded urgent care in July. Sunburn, swimmer’s ear, jellyfish stings, heat exhaustion, food poisoning from that seafood shack, a UTI, or a kid spiking a fever at the rental — these are the things that interrupt a Destin trip. Vacation Medicine treats them by video, so you can be seen from your condo, hotel, or the beach itself.
Sunburn and heat-related illness, swimmer’s ear and ear infections, jellyfish and sea-louse stings, rashes and allergic reactions, UTIs, sinus and respiratory infections, sore throats, COVID and flu, food poisoning with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and minor injuries.
Vacation Medicine was founded by Dr. Erik Petersen and Dr. Will Carlson, board-certified emergency physicians with 25+ years of combined experience and 50,000+ patients treated. Licensed in Florida and 20 other states, we’re built specifically for travelers who need fast, physician-led care without leaving where they’re staying.
Can you treat me at my Destin condo or hotel?Yes. As long as you’re physically in Florida at the time of the visit, you can be seen by video from anywhere — your rental, hotel, or the beach.
How fast can I be seen?Most visits start within minutes and take about 10–15 minutes start to finish.
Can you send a prescription to a pharmacy near me?Yes — we send prescriptions electronically to the Destin-area pharmacy most convenient to you.
What does it cost?A flat $100 per visit, including a full week of follow-up messaging. We’re direct-pay and don’t bill insurance.
What if I need to be seen in person?In the rare case you need a higher level of care, we’ll help you find the nearest Destin ER or clinic — at no cost for the virtual visit.
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See a Doctor Now – $100 Flat Fee →Our board-certified physicians are available right now - UTIs, ear infections, strep, rashes, and more.
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