Eric Ingulsrud, MD

International travel · Vaccines · Continuity

Travel medicine for lives in motion.

Personalized pre-travel planning for executives, frequent travelers and patients moving between cities, countries and healthcare systems.

  • Board-certified physician
  • Private Beverly Hills practice
  • LGBTQ+ affirming

Before departure

Preparation should fit the traveler and the itinerary.

Travel health decisions can change with destination, season, duration, planned activities, accommodations, medical history, medications and the availability of care abroad. A generic packing list cannot account for all of that context.

Dr. Ingulsrud provides travel medicine in Beverly Hills with itinerary-specific guidance, routine vaccination review, medication planning and continuity for patients who travel often. Whenever possible, schedule well before departure so recommended vaccines or preventive measures have time to work. Last-minute travelers should still seek advice because useful preparation may remain possible.

Individualized care

A practical plan from departure through return.

Recommendations vary by itinerary and individual risk. Vaccine inventory and destination-specific services are confirmed before the visit.

01

Itinerary risk review

Destinations, timing, accommodations, planned activities, urban or rural exposure and access to care considered together.

02

Vaccination planning

Routine vaccines reviewed and destination-related recommendations discussed; some vaccines may require outside coordination.

03

Medication strategy

Prescription supply, storage, time-zone planning, documentation and potential interactions reviewed when relevant.

04

Food, water & insect precautions

Practical prevention guidance tailored to the location and activities rather than generic travel warnings.

05

Existing conditions abroad

Planning for chronic conditions, allergies, prior reactions and the possibility of needing care away from home.

06

Post-travel follow-up

Evaluation or referral guidance when illness, fever, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms or another concern develops after travel.

A considered approach

Frequent travel deserves continuity—not fragmented urgent care.

For patients who divide time between cities or countries, travel medicine can connect with primary care, refill planning, prevention and specialist coordination so each trip does not restart the medical story.

What to expect

A clear process, from first conversation through follow-through.

  1. 01

    Share the itinerary.

    Bring destination details, travel dates, accommodations, planned activities and any available immunization records.

  2. 02

    Review individual risk.

    Discuss health history, medications, allergies, pregnancy considerations, prior vaccine reactions and access to care.

  3. 03

    Prepare deliberately.

    Clarify recommended vaccines, prescriptions, prevention measures, documentation and what belongs in the travel health kit.

  4. 04

    Know the return plan.

    Understand which post-travel symptoms warrant prompt evaluation and how follow-up can be coordinated.

Who this may serve

Built for complex itineraries and frequent movement.

Common questions

Travel Medicine, explained clearly.

When should I schedule a travel medicine visit?

Earlier is generally better, particularly when a vaccine series or time for immunity may be needed. A pre-travel visit several weeks before departure is often useful, but last-minute travelers should still seek advice.

What should I bring?

Bring a complete itinerary, dates, planned activities, immunization records if available, medication and supplement lists, allergy information and relevant medical history.

Are all travel vaccines available in the office?

Availability varies. The office will confirm which vaccines or services can be provided and whether coordination with a travel clinic or pharmacy is needed.

Can you help with medication planning across time zones?

Yes. Medication timing, supply, storage and documentation can be reviewed when clinically relevant. Do not change a prescription schedule without individualized medical guidance.

What if I become sick after international travel?

Contact a clinician promptly and share where and when you traveled. Fever or serious symptoms after travel may need urgent evaluation. Do not rely on a routine website request for an emergency.

Do you provide travel care for LGBTQ+ patients?

Yes. Travel planning is respectful and individualized. Destination-specific laws, safety, medication access and sexual health considerations can be discussed privately when relevant.

Clinical references

Credible guidance for informed decisions.

Sources are provided for general education. Screening, diagnosis, medication and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified clinician based on individual circumstances and current guidance.

Begin the conversation

Private care with more time, context and continuity.

Request an appointment and the practice team will confirm availability and explain the next step. Please do not include sensitive medical information in the online form.

This page is for general informational purposes and does not create a physician–patient relationship or replace individualized medical advice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.