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Alla Kirsch, M.D. is a family physician in private practice. She earned a Certificate in Travel Medicine through ISTM and is the President of Travel Clinics of America. She earned a B.A. degree in mathematics from Barnard College, and a medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Kirsch completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Board certified in family practice, Dr. Kirsch is a solo practitioner in family medicine who aspires to the highest ideals of the medical profession.
After Dr. Kirsch incorporated travel medicine into her own practice, she envisioned extending this opportunity to colleagues nationwide so they could provide their patients with similar high quality travel consultations, prevention, and care. As a founding member and practicing physician, she is working to expand Travel Clinics of America to meet the challenging and changing needs of physicians and traveling patients alike.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alla Kirschanswered
Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Fear of flying is quite common and is effectively treated with benzodiazepines such as Xanax (alprazolam) and ativan. If you take one of these medica... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Some cases of traveler's diarrhea are from ingested food. Other cases are spread from person to person. The best way to avoid getting infected is to ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Mosquitoes in this country usually bite during dusk to dawn hours. However, if you travel internationally, you may encounter mosquitoes that are act... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
You will feel ill: Motion sickness occurs when your equilibrium system is overwhelmed. If you are traveling by plane, sit over the wings, if traveling by car or bus, sit... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Yes.: Mary, yes you could have a DVT after a long drive. If you are experiencing swelling and pain in your leg, you should see a doctor right away.
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Need more info: You did not share where and when you traveled which would help me guide you. I would also need to know the extent of your diarrhea symptoms and if yo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Traveler's diarrhea is usually just that and resolves on its own or with Imodium and an antibiotic such as cipro (ciprofloxacin). However, you may hav... Read More
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Travel Medicine 38 years experience
Travel Medicine: You did not specify in your question if you already have symptoms or are trying to prevent getting symptoms. Assuming that you are not ill now, i ful... Read More
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Jul 7, 2013
Great responses. Recommend highly!.
Dr. Ali
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kirsch is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kirsch is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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New York University School of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1985MD
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