Thousands of miles from home, minutes from a doctor
After a long flight to O’ahu, the last thing you want is to hunt for care in an unfamiliar place. Sunburn, dehydration, swimmer’s ear, a coral scrape, or a stomach bug in Waikiki are easy to handle — when you can reach a doctor fast. Vacation Medicine connects you with a board-certified ER physician by video, right from your hotel.
Sunburn and heat-related illness, dehydration, swimmer’s ear and ear infections, jellyfish stings and coral scrapes, 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 Hawaii 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 Honolulu-area pharmacy is most convenient. Use the button below to find pharmacies near where you’re staying.
Yes. As long as you’re physically in Hawaii 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 Honolulu-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 Honolulu ER or clinic — at no cost for the virtual visit.