Travel and Deployment Physicals

Pre-deployment Health Assessments are often required, per MOD 11 guidelines, for all contractor, military, and civilian personnel traveling abroad.  They must be certified as medically fit for deployment and often this involves special forms and tests beyond the standard physical exam done in your own doctor’s office.  State Department, Department of Defense (DoD) and USAID personnel must also be medically evaluated as able to perform job-specific requirements and handle the daily stressors of life abroad. Farragut Medical and Travel Care has over 20 years of experience in completing these exams, filling out the necessary paperwork, and recommending the necessary vaccines and/or medications for your time abroad.

Farragut Medical and Travel Care is ideal for your Pre-deployment needs.  We provide:

  • One-Stop Care: Examinations, Medical Tests, Laboratory and Blood Testing, All Vaccinations
  • Walk-in or Same Day Appointments
  • 20+ years of Government Contract Experience
  • Services, Screening, Testing, Vaccines and Prescriptions Individualized to Your Needs

 

Pre-Deployment Medical Evaluations for Contractors

As a DoD contractor, you must be documented as fit for duty by completing a medical evaluation prior to deployment. All screenings and nearly all immunization compliance are performed at contractor expense, so you need experienced medical staff who can provide you with the appropriate medical clearances. Farragut Medical and Travel Care has over 20 years of experience in the Washington, DC area supplying government contractors with deployment medical solutions.

Farragut Medical and Travel Care Offers the Following Pre-deployment Medical Services:

  • Full Pre-Deployment Medical Exam
  • Visual Acuity Tests and Audiograms
  • Complete Lab Work
  • All Immunizations
  • Complete Malaria Prophylaxis
  • Tuberculosis Skin (PPD) or Blood Testing
  • EKGs
  • Spirometry

Medical Clearances for Government Civilian Employees

Medical clearance is a necessity for US government civilian employees deploying abroad. All State Department, USAID, and Foreign Commercial Service employees and family members posted abroad require a medical clearance or waiver. Moreover, a medical evaluation before travel reduces the risk of medical evacuation or reliance on substandard care in the country to which you are traveling.

Farragut Medical and Travel Care Offers the Following Medical Clearances for Civilian US Government Employees:

  • Clinical Evaluations for Employees
  • Clinical Evaluations for Children
  • Complete Blood Work
  • EKGs and Spirometry
  • Any Recommended Vaccines or Medications

Military Deployment Physical Exams

All deploying Service Members must receive a medical evaluation prior to deployment. Farragut Medical and Travel Care is able to offer the same services provided at an on-base medical center in a conveniently located clinic in downtown Washington, DC that accommodate last minute appointments or can see you on a walk-in basis.

Farragut Medical and Travel Care Offers the Following Pre-deployment Medical Services:

  • Full Pre-Deployment Medical Exam
  • Visual Acuity Tests and Audiograms
  • Complete Lab Work
  • All Immunizations
  • Complete Malaria Prophylaxis
  • Tuberculosis Skin(PPD) and Blood Testing
  • EKGs
  • Spirometry

Periodic Health Assessments for Reservists

As integral parts of the US military, Reserve Components are continuously called up to active duty to support global operations. The ability to support global military operations is contingent on medical readiness to minimize fewer medical evacuations.  Farragut Medical and Travel Care can provide tailored exams and testing to keep you ready to serve as quickly and as effectively as possible.

Farragut Medical and Travel Care Offers the Following Periodic Health Assessments for Reservists:

  • Overall Current Health Assessment
  • Identification of Health Risk Factors
  • Recommendations to Minimize Potential Health Risks
  • All Immunizations Recommended by the Reserve Health Readiness Program or Service Component Direction

Post-travel Evaluation and Medical Care

According to the CDC, travel-related health problems have been reported in as many as 22%–64% of travelers to developing countries. Although most of these illnesses are mild, up to 8% of travelers are ill enough to seek care from a medical provider. Most post-travel infections become apparent soon after travel, but incubation periods vary, and some syndromes can present months to years after initial infection.

Farragut Medical and Travel Care has 20+ years of experience in accurately examining and treated patients with travel-related diseases.   Our board-certified physicians are uniquely trained to review the specifics of itineraries, look closely at the timing of symptoms in relation to travel, review any vaccines received and prophylaxis used and incorporate into individual exposure to work towards a specific diagnosis and treatment plan.