English Doctor
in Brazil —
Online, Anytime
Looking for a doctor near me in Brazil or urgent care without the wait? Connect with a licensed, English-speaking physician in minutes — from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, no clinic, no queue, no language barrier.
- ✅ Available 24/7, including weekends and holidays
- ✅ Consultations in English
- ✅ No Brazilian health card or local registration needed
- ✅ Fast, secure video consultations — usually within 15 minutes
- ✅ Medical certificates for travel insurance
Where We Operate in Brazil
Online Doctors Across Brazil
Whether you’re in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, or anywhere in between, licensed English-speaking physicians are available through TravelDoctores on your phone or laptop — in minutes.
Beaches & Carnival
Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana, Ipanema, Santa Teresa. Sun, heat and long beach days — sunburn, dehydration and stomach upsets are common. Get care in English without navigating the local health system.
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Business hub
São Paulo
Avenida Paulista, Jardins, Vila Madalena. Brazil’s biggest city — sudden weather changes, long work trips and a huge food scene. Get care in English wherever you are staying.
See São Paulo →Simple Process
How It Works — Three Steps
Submit Your Request
Fill out a short form with your health concern and symptoms. No app download, no registration. Just a secure form.
Join the Virtual Room
You’ll receive a payment link by email for EUR 33. After thaht, click the link to enter the waiting room — typically connected within 15 minutes.
Speak with a Physician
Consult a licensed physician in English. If clinically appropriate, the physician can provide a medical certificate or advise on a prescription after the call.
Conditions
Common Conditions Treated Online
Physicians available through TravelDoctores cover a wide range of travel-related and general health concerns across Brazil.
- Heat exhaustion & sunburn
- Food poisoning, diarrhea
- Fever & suspected dengue (next-step guidance)
- Cough, cold, fever
- Asthma
- Pink eye
- Sore throat, strep throat
- Ear infection (otitis)
- Sinus infection
- Vaginal yeast infections
- Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Genital herpes
- Chlamydia & gonorrhea care
- Bug bites, skin infections
- Rash and eczema
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Prescription refills
Prescriptions
How Prescriptions Work in Brazil
After your consultation, if the treating physician determines a prescription is appropriate, you’ll receive the details by email or WhatsApp, including your name, the physician’s credentials, and full medication details. Prescriptions are independently issued by the treating physician.
Your physician will explain how to fill it at a farmácia in Brazil:
Whether you’re in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, or anywhere else in Brazil, the physician will walk you through what applies to your specific case.
Can I get an antibiotic prescription?
If your case meets clinical criteria, the treating physician can advise on prescriptions for common conditions. Physicians follow evidence-based protocols and avoid overprescription. In Brazil, antibiotics are sold only with a prescription, so avoid self-medicating.
Patient Reviews
What Travelers say
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I was on holidays and needed urgent help. Straight away the doctor knew what was wrong and gave me a prescription. I was absolutely amazed at how quick and easy the whole process was.
Excellent 10/10 service. This was super easy to navigate and contact them as a tourist. Very helpful and genuine. Couldn’t have asked for more.
This service was an absolute godsend and greatly appreciated when my daughter got sick while travelling. They responded quickly and we were able to get her the right care asap!
What a great service when traveling. Traveldoctor-es helped and was very efficient.
Limitations
What Isn’t Suitable for Online Care
For certain emergencies, in-person care is essential. Please go directly to a hospital or call emergency services if you experience:
- Severe chest pain or shortness of breath
- Major trauma or bleeding
- High fever in small children
- Dengue warning signs: severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding
- Psychiatric emergencies
- Conditions requiring immediate hospitalization
If you need in-person care, the treating physician can point you to the right next step.
📞 Emergency Numbers in Brazil
- SAMU – Ambulance Call 192
- Police Call 190
- Fire & rescue (Bombeiros) Call 193
For city-specific hospital contacts, visit the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo pages above.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit TravelDoctores.com, fill out the consultation form, and you’ll be connected to a licensed, English-speaking physician within minutes — 24/7, anywhere in Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
No. You pay directly by credit or debit card — EUR 33 per consultation. No Brazilian health card or local registration is required to book. A medical certificate for your travel insurer is available on request.
You can request a medical certificate and an official receipt after your consultation to submit a reimbursement claim to your travel insurer. Acceptance depends on your insurer’s policy, so check its requirements.
If your case meets clinical criteria, the physician who treats you can advise on a prescription. Prescriptions are independently issued by the treating physician, who will explain during the consultation exactly what applies to your situation and how to fill it at a farmácia.
Yes. As long as you have a stable internet connection, you can connect with a licensed physician from anywhere in Brazil.
TravelDoctores charges a flat rate of EUR 33 per consultation — no hidden fees and no insurance needed.
Most patients connect with a licensed physician within about 15 minutes via secure video call, available every day of the week including weekends and public holidays.
A video consultation can assess your symptoms and advise on next steps, but dengue is confirmed with a blood test, so the physician may send you to a lab or clinic. Go to a pronto-socorro (emergency room) right away if you have severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, or extreme drowsiness.
Call SAMU at 192 for an ambulance, or go directly to the nearest pronto-socorro (emergency room). Police is 190 and fire and rescue is 193. TravelDoctores is for non-emergency consultations and is not a substitute for emergency care.
Ready to See a Doctor in Brazil — Right Now?
Connect with a licensed, English-speaking physician in under 15 minutes.
No Brazilian health card, no waiting rooms.
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