Business Details
26 Years
experience
Travel Medical Services in Calgary | Odyssey Travel & Tropical Medicine
Odyssey Travel & Tropical Medicine has been dedicated to providing comprehensive travel medical services since January 2000. Our team of certified professionals, including members of the International Society of Travel Medicine and holders of specialized credentials like the Certificate of Travel Health, ensures clients receive expert care tailored to global travel needs. We specialize in pre-travel consultations, immunizations, and travel health products, prioritizing client safety and well-being. With decades of combined experience, our physicians and nurses deliver personalized risk assessments and evidence-based recommendations. Our clinic maintains partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care, offering convenient access to laboratory services and pharmacies.We are committed to staying at the forefront of travel medicine through ongoing education and adherence to international health guidelines. Our mission is to empower travelers with the knowledge and tools necessary for safe, healthy journeys. Clients consistently praise our thoroughness, clear communication, and ability to address complex medical needs, including chronic conditions like diabetes. Located in Calgary, we serve both individual and corporate travelers with flexible booking options and immediate support when required.
Services
Travel Consultations
Immunizations
Travel Gear
TB Testing
UK Medical Exams
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in travel medicine.
- Our team holds specialized credentials in travel health.
- We stock all vaccines required for global travel.
- Our clinic offers free parking and lab access.
- We provide 24/7 online booking for consultations.
What people say
Answered all our questions
Expertise with meds
Informative and thorough
Excellent injection technique
Glad we found you
Services
Travel Consultations
Personalized pre-travel medical consultations assess destination-specific health risks, review immunization records, and provide prescriptions for medications. Our experts address chronic conditions like diabetes and offer tailored risk reduction strategies. Services include itinerary analysis and vaccine recommendations.
Immunizations
Comprehensive vaccine administration for global travel, including routine and destination-specific immunizations. We stock all required vaccines, such as yellow fever, hepatitis, and typhoid, with expert guidance on schedules and potential side effects.
Travel Gear
Specialized travel health products include DEET and Icaridin-based insect repellents, insecticide-treated bed nets, and water purification systems. Our staff provides guidance on selecting and using equipment to prevent disease transmission during travel.
TB Testing
TB testing services for employment or educational requirements, using standardized protocols to ensure accurate results. The test includes professional administration and follow-up interpretation by qualified healthcare providers.
UK Medical Exams
Specialized medical exams for offshore energy workers bound for the UK, meeting industry-specific health and safety standards. Exams include comprehensive physical assessments and documentation required by third-party insurers.
People
Dr. Allison MacQueen
Physician
Dr. MacQueen graduated from the University of Alberta and completed a residency in Family Medicine. She specializes in travel medicine, providing expert pre-travel consultations and vaccine administration.
Dr. Rudy Zimmer
Medical Director
Dr. Zimmer is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialist with a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine. He oversees clinical operations and ensures adherence to international travel health standards.
Wanessa Ricci
Nursing Director of Travel
Wanessa Ricci, a registered nurse with 20 years of experience, leads our travel health nursing team. She administers immunizations and educates clients on travel risk mitigation strategies.
Questions
What services does Odyssey Travel Clinic offer?
We provide pre-travel consultations, immunizations, travel health products, TB testing, and UK offshore medical exams.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online via our website or call us at 403-229-2273 during business hours.
Are vaccines covered by insurance?
Most vaccines are not covered by provincial plans; check with your private insurer for details.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, group travel consultations start at $60 per person for parties of five or more.
What travel health products are available?
We sell DEET/Icaridin repellents, water purification systems, and insecticide-treated bed nets.
Is after-hours support available?
Our clinic operates Monday-Friday 8am-4pm but offers emergency guidance via referral partnerships.
Reviews (1)
Caroline Hamill
Dec 06, 2017
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Great experience! Answered all our questions & there were lots of them. Technique for injections perfect & possible side effects well explained. Thanks.
