Frequently asked questions

No. Island Doctor is an educational website and directory that connects island residents, visitors and expats with independent traveling doctors and nurses, and connects doctors and nurses with island travel opportunities — we don't employ, insure or dispatch anyone ourselves.

Some do and some are private-pay only — it depends on the specific provider and your plan, including whether your insurance covers care outside your home country or state. Confirm coverage with the provider and your insurer before a visit.

Often yes — many of our providers offer telemedicine visits for routine care, prescription refills and follow-ups, in addition to in-person visits.

Providers interested in travel assignments can list for free or hold an exclusive referral territory; island opportunities and recruiting information are shared directly, not through an automated job board.

Ask about the provider's license and where it's valid, whether they accept your insurance or are private-pay only, what a visit costs, and how follow-up care works if you leave the island before you've fully recovered.

Medical licensing requirements vary by country, territory and U.S. state, and any provider who treats you must hold valid licensure where you're being treated — ask about their license and credentials before an appointment.

Providers can list for free, or reserve an exclusive referral territory — a ZIP code, a state, or everywhere else — so that patients and travelers in that area who ask for help are connected to them.