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John D. Wilson, M.D.
1200 Hilyard St., Suite S-560
Eugene, Oregon 97401-8130
541/343-6028 fax 485-7702
www.TravelClinicOregon.com |
Dear Traveler,
It is relatively easy to
decrease your risk for illness as you travel abroad, and it can be done at a
reasonable cost. You will likely need preventive measures if you travel to
Mexico, Central or South America, Southern or Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, or
Oceania. For some trips, it would be best to begin your evaluation at least 4
weeks before departure (6 weeks is better, especially for more complex trips or
for groups), though we can often give useful advice or treatment up to the time
of departure. Please look over the enclosed materials, and call for an
appointment for your consultation well in advance of your departure.
Please bring the following with you when you see us in the office:
- the completed questionnaire form
and your travel itinerary if possible.
- any immunization records you have
or can obtain from previous doctors, etc. (You can phone them to request
that they fax immunization records to us at [541] 485-7702).
- a deposit payment for your
consultation and other services by cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard. The
comprehensive evaluation by our physician is $75 for one or $45 each if two
or more of you come in together. The usual range is up to $300. for most
trips and may be higher for some. Please see also the vaccine price list.
- your insurance card(s) (which we
will copy). We will bill on your behalf and seek a refund for you.
After you have made your appointment, please complete both pages of
the questionnaire. When you are here, we will suggest that you watch a short
video. Using this system (questionnaire, video, website, consultation and
handouts) should maximize your understanding and minimize your costs. Your
visit could take 60–90 minutes (or rarely over 2 hours) or more for those
with complex situations or for 3 or more travelers.
Some vaccines are not compatible with others. Please note that it is
preferred that vaccines either be given together on the same day, or that
doses of some vaccines be separated by at least a month. For this reason, it
is wise to receive your travel consultation prior to potentially receiving
any other vaccines from any other providers, particularly if your travel
dates are imminent.
After your situation is reviewed, there will be no charge to you if you
decide that no services are needed. If you choose no services, you may leave
at any time if you leave with only what you brought with you to the office.
We collect a deposit at time of service. If you have managed care insurance,
consider asking your primary doctor for a referral well in advance of your
visit with us. Unfortunately, many medical insurance contracts specify that
services related to overseas travel will not be reimbursed. We will provide
an itemized receipt at the time of your visit, and will bill your insurance
company at customary rates if we have a copy of your insurance card. If
payment is made to us on any item by your insurance company, we will refund
up to the amount of the deposit for each item. You may wish to review our financial
policy in more detail in the office or at our website.
If antimalarials are not covered by your insurance (or sometimes even if
they are), we may be able to supply the malaria prevention needs for
travelers we see at a lower cost than elsewhere. Please see the price list
for supplies you may purchase at the office in addition to vaccines.
Manufacturers control the distribution and cost of these biologicals;
availability and cost to us (and you) depend on the manufacturer; our prices
are subject to change without notice.
You may wish to wear a short-sleeved shirt or blouse if you expect to
receive injections.
Health Information for International Travel, a valuable resource with
useful information for any traveler as well as for medical professionals, is
available from the Public Health Foundation at 1-877-252-1200 or
www.phf.org; the cost of the latest version is
about $35.00. You may also access much of this information on the internet
from the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov/travel)
or linked through our website. We will be glad to help you find additional
information or vaccination opportunities if you need services other than
ours.
Thank you for considering us as your travel service provider. We look
forward to hearing from you.
We are located in the Physicians and
Surgeons Center (South Building) across Hilyard Street from Sacred Heart
Medical Center. To locate our office, park in the Central Parking Structure
between Hilyard and Patterson Streets and 12th and 13th Avenues (auto
entrances are on all four sides). Enter the building from the parking garage
(this is the South building) and take the elevators to the 5th floor. We are
in Suite S-560. We will validate your parking ticket at the close of your
visit, so it will be free.
FROM OUT OF TOWN:
Approaching Eugene on I-5 from the north, take I-105 west (right) and take
the first exit (right); soon thereafter take the left fork towards the
University of Oregon. As you cross the river, get into the left lane; after
you descend from the bridge, get into the right lane. Go right onto
Patterson St. Parking structure is on the left.
Approaching Eugene on I-5 from the south, take exit 192 onto Franklin Blvd.
Prepare to get into the left lane; after several stoplights, turn left onto
11th Ave. Turn left onto Patterson St. at the third stoplight after turning
onto 11th. The Parking Structure is on the left in about 1½ blocks.
Approaching Eugene on 126 from the east, take 126 through Springfield (where
it is Main) and Glenwood (where it is Franklin) into Eugene. While it is
still Franklin, turn left on Patterson (at the 7-11). The entrance to our
parking garage is just a couple blocks down on the left, on Patterson
between 12th & 13th.
Approaching Eugene on 126 from the west, take 126 into Eugene (where it
becomes West 11th). Stay on it until you are forced to turn right or left,
and turn right (at Garfield). Take a left on 13th. Keep going a couple miles
to Hilyard. Take a right and our parking structure will be on your right.
If you are unable to keep your appointment,
please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. You may leave your message
either with my staff or on our answering machine.
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