Festivals, Bourbon Street, incredible food, and thick heat — New Orleans is a lot, in the best way. Dehydration, food poisoning, a UTI, a respiratory bug, or blisters from all that walking shouldn’t cost you a day. Vacation Medicine treats them by video, right from your hotel or rental.
Dehydration and heat illness, food poisoning with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, UTIs, sinus and respiratory infections, sore throats, ear infections, rashes and allergic reactions, blisters and minor injuries, and COVID and flu.
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 Louisiana and 20+ other states, we’re built specifically for travelers who need fast, physician-led care without leaving where they’re staying.
We can send your prescription to whichever New Orleans-area pharmacy is most convenient. Use the button below to find pharmacies near where you’re staying.
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Find pharmacies near you in New Orleans →Can you treat me at my New Orleans hotel or rental?
Yes. As long as you’re physically in Louisiana at the time of the visit, you can be seen by video from anywhere — your rental, hotel, or wherever you’re staying.
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 New Orleans-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 New Orleans ER or clinic — at no cost for the virtual visit.
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