Vaccines | Malaria | TB Testing | Washington Travel Clinic
Travel Clinic • Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD • Since 2005 • 2 (downtown DC near Farragut metro; Chevy Chase near Friendship Heights metro) locations
About
The Washington Travel Clinic (Washington, DC) offers travel-focused preventive care and services. Key relevant offerings for your query include: - Vaccines: Full travel vaccine services per CDC recommendations. - Malaria prevention and testing: Malaria prophylaxis and testing as part of travel health. - TB testing: TB testing available as part of travel health and immigration/employment physicals. - Location: HQ and multiple offices in Washington, DC (Bethesda-Chevy Chase area is not listed; main offices are in DC at 1001 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20036). If you’re specifically seeking Bethesda-Chevy Chase, this clinic is DC-based with four DC-area addresses, so confirm the nearest location and hours before visiting.
Clinic Type
Travel Clinic
Address
Downtown DC near Farragut metro; Chevy Chase near Friendship Heights metro
Phone
(202) 521-8120
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Yes, telemedicine consults available (no vaccine prescriptions)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Credit cards, Online payments, Phone/app payment options may exist
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Same-day appointments
FAQs
What services are offered?
Advice, preventive care and immunizations for traveling individuals and families; vaccines for school, work, and immigration; prescriptions for prevention of Malaria, Altitude Illness, Motion Sickness, and Travelers’ Diarrhea; pre and post-travel physical exams and health certificates; Malaria testing; Tuberculosis testing; blood testing for immune status for vaccines; consultation for suspected infectious diseases or fever; immigration physicals; employee physicals; COVID-19 testing.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes. Same-day appointments.
Is online appointment scheduling available?
Yes. Online appointment scheduling is available.
Is there telemedicine?
Telemedicine consults are available; they review records, recommend vaccines, and prescribe medications for travel (no vaccine prescriptions).
Do you have yellow fever vaccine?
Yes, one of the few centers authorized to provide the yellow fever vaccine, and it is recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination.
Where are you located?
Conveniently located downtown near Farragut metro stations, and in Chevy Chase near the Friendship Heights metro station.
How can I contact you by email?
Email is available via the site link: https://www.washingtontravelclinic.com/email.
What about their pricing?
Pricing and vaccine costs are posted in the Pricing section.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google Reviews: 4.0 stars (Google Reviews) ((Total count not explicitly stated, though individual reviews are mentioned))
- Unilocal: ~4.1 stars (aggregate estimate) (20 reviews)
Patients praise
- convenient and quick appointment process with short wait times in some instances
- transparent pricing information available on the website
- helpful, knowledgeable, and direct communication style for certain patients
- good location for some commuters
Common complaints
- reports of inaccurate medical information or lack of knowledge regarding specific tropical diseases
- complaints about unprofessional behavior such as taking personal phone calls during appointments
- long wait times and instances of having to wait outside a locked office past appointment times
- concerns regarding high costs and lack of insurance acceptance
- painful or rushed administration of injections
"Dr. Akl was great. Seamless sign in process. Was in and out for a single vaccine in 20 minutes. Would definitely recommend his clinic if you're looking to get travel vaccines."
— Google Review for Washington Travel Clinic"I do not recommend this travel clinic... He still had the nerve to charge $60 for a two minute visit with inaccurate information about when to take treatment and cost."
— Unilocal Review for Washington Travel ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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