Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
General Practitioner (GP)
Dr Sarah Jarvis trained at Cambridge (1980-1983) and Oxford (1983-1986) universities and became a partner in an inner-city general practice in 1990. She is an active medical writer and broadcaster and is the resident doctor for BBC Radio 2. She also appears regularly on UK television and radio programmes including Channel 5 News, Good Morning Britain, ITN Lunchtime News, LBC, and Radio 5 live. In 2017 she became clinical director of the Patient Platform Limited. This includes the website Patient.info, which provides patient health education to over 100 million people a year worldwide.
Dream holiday destination
Sipidan in the South PacificWorking with Medical Travel Compared
With over 25 years of experience, there aren't many medical conditions that Dr Sarah Jarvis hasn't come across - which is exactly why Sarah is the perfect choice to be a medical consultant for Medical Travel Compared.
At Medical Travel Compared, we believe that everyone has the right to travel when they want, where they want. Even if they have a medical condition.
However, we're also aware that travelling with a condition can sometimes mean extra planning, or the need to take additional precautions. That's why we're committed to working with Sarah, to ensure you have access to the right guidance to help make things a little bit easier.
Using her extensive medical expertise, Sarah will be creating guides and blogs on our site to offer help and advice to those travelling with a medical condition.
Sarah will be covering many topics such as precautions to take if you are going to fly whilst unwell, to make sure you don't run into trouble if you need to take your medication on holiday. As they say, just what the Doctor ordered!
Keep checking back to see the latest information that Sarah has to offer.
And, if there is a question that you would like help with, or a topic you would like to see featured on our website we’d love to hear about it, so please do get in touch with us.
Please note that the guidance and information provided by Dr Sarah Jarvis on Medical Travel Compared is general advice only. If you have a medical condition you should always consult your own doctor.
Dr Sarah's Guides
Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion Guide
For many, the sun is an important part of a holiday, but there are short-term and long-term risks associated with too much sun. Find out how to protect yourself.
Travel During COVID-19
Dr Sarah Jarvis shares her guidance on the practicalities of travelling during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Your COVID-19 Questions
We sat down with Dr Sarah Jarvis to ask your questions about COVID-19 and your health when travelling.
Flying With a Chest Infection, Cold or Flu
Got a cold, the flu, or a chest infection but have a flight planned? Find out whether it’s still safe to fly and any precautions you should take.
Travelling with Allergies Guide
Having allergies certainly doesn’t mean you have to stay home! With a little forward planning and a few precautions, you can relax, unwind and enjoy your time away - read our guide!
COVID Travel Planning
Dr Sarah Jarvis looks at how you can minimise your risks on holiday at home or abroad during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
