Travel Medicine

If you or a loved one is ill or injured and desires medical care when away from home without long emergency room wait times, consider travel medicine at Care Now Medical Group in North Hollywood, California. Hayk Papukhyan, MD, Alina Ter-Grigorian, NP, and the team offer convenient services for out-of-town traveling patients when time is of the essence. Schedule a travel medicine appointment by calling the office or using the online booking feature today. Walk-ins are also welcome.

What is travel medicine?

Travel medicine at Care Now Medical Group consists of comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic testing when necessary, and treatments that help you or a loved one feel better, even if you live out of town and are just traveling through the area. Care Now Medical Group provides convenient same-day appointments, seven days a week, as well as walk-in availability.

Which conditions can travel medicine detect and treat?

Travel medicine at Care Now Medical Group offers the opportunity to screen for and treat the following conditions and more:

• Ear infections
• Minor injuries
• Strep throat
• Flu, colds, and COVID-19
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Other infections
• Allergic reactions
• Asthma attacks

Symptoms of an urgent care concern include a rash, high or long-lasting fever, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, cough, fatigue, headache, and muscle or body aches. 

If you encounter a life-threatening medical emergency, head to a nearby emergency room or dial 911. 

Which services are available via travel medicine?

Care Now Medical Group provides the following services and more via travel medicine:

• Allergy testing
• Asthma testing
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Lab services
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Flu, COVID-19, and strep testing
• Fracture care
• Wound care
• Vaccinations

In-office X-rays are available. 

What can I expect during a travel medicine appointment?

During travel medicine appointments at Care Now Medical Group, your urgent care provider reviews your symptoms, medical history, medications, and the reason for your appointment.

They evaluate your vital signs, complete a physical exam, and listen to your heartbeat and breathing. Your specialist determines if you’re a candidate for blood work, urine testing, an EKG, asthma or allergy testing, or other diagnostic tests. 

The Care Now Medical Group team offers treatment recommendations, such as rest and fluids, IV therapy, over-the-counter medications, or prescription medications. You or your child might need casting, bracing, or other injury treatments. 

If you have a complex medical condition, your travel medicine provider might refer you to another specialist or hospital care. They can send any lab work to your usual primary care team.

When should I take advantage of travel medicine?

Schedule a travel medicine appointment with the Care Now Medical Group team anytime you or a loved one feels ill, becomes injured, has medical questions, or develops unusual symptoms while traveling through the North Hollywood area. At Care Now Medical Group, you can avoid long emergency room wait times for medical concerns that aren’t life-threatening.

Schedule a travel medicine appointment with the Care Now Medical Group experts by calling the office, requesting an appointment online, or simply walking in today.