Island Doctor
Traveling doctors and nurses for island life — from the Bay Islands to Puerto Rico
Island Doctor connects island residents and visitors — from the Bay Islands and Cozumel to Puerto Rico and Roatan — with traveling physicians and nurses who support island lifestyles, private-pay and insurance-accepting alike, plus a recruiting path for doctors and nurses who want travel assignments on the islands. Educational and directory only — not a staffing agency, insurer or medical provider.
About Island Doctor
Island Doctor connects island residents and visitors — from the Bay Islands and Cozumel to Puerto Rico and Roatan — with traveling physicians and nurses who support island lifestyles, private-pay and insurance-accepting alike, plus a recruiting path for doctors and nurses who want travel assignments on the islands. Educational and directory only — not a staffing agency, insurer or medical provider.
Part of Jeff Cline's R0cketShip proprietary network. Visit islanddoctor.org to learn more or connect with doctors.
Island Doctor — frequently asked questions
Is Island Doctor a staffing agency or insurance company?+
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.
Do island doctors and nurses accept insurance?+
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.
Can I get care without traveling off the island?+
Often yes — many of our providers offer telemedicine visits for routine care, prescription refills and follow-ups, in addition to in-person visits.
How do doctors and nurses get travel assignments through Island Doctor?+
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.
What should I ask before an island doctor or nurse visit?+
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.
Are providers licensed to practice where they see patients?+
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.
How do doctors and nurses receive referrals?+
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.
Share Island Doctor