Inquire about nearby medical facilities Your travel guide or a travel medicine doctor may be able to supply you with information on hospitals near the destinations at which you’ll be staying. The U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country you’ll travel to also may be able to provide you with a list of hospitals and English-speaking doctors.
Another reference for a list of medical facilities in the country to which you’ll be traveling is the organization International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (IAMAT).
See your dentist Don’t let the excruciating pain of a toothache spoil your trip as you fly in a pressurized airplane cabin or bite into an unfamiliar delicacy. Have any needed dental work done before you leave.
Be aware of health precautions at your destination High altitudes or severe air pollution, often a problem in large, foreign cities, can be a health risk for some individuals with chronic health conditions. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid or handle these situations.
Consider travel protection insurance If you need medical care, many foreign doctors and hospitals won’t bill your American insurance company directly. Rather, they’ll require cash in advance or at least verification of your ability to pay for their services. You’ll need to seek reimbursement when you return home. Medicare doesn’t pay for foreign medical services. Some travel protection plans offer an immediate hospital deposit, emergency travel arrangements and, if necessary, emergency air evacuation. Ask your travel agent or insurance agent for detailed information. | 
