Travel Medicine Specialists — Cusco, Peru

Karen Mozo
Velazco, M.D.

M.D. · Travel & Altitude Medicine · Wanchaq, Cusco

Independent medical practice focused on the health of travelers in the Andes — pre-trip consultation, altitude and acute care, and coordinated treatment for visitors far from home.

Dr. Karen Mozo Velazco

A practice built for people far from their own doctor.

Dr. Karen Mozo is a Physician and Surgeon who graduated from the Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco, holding a Master's degree in Epidemiological Research from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and a Master's degree in Health Policy and Management from Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco. She is currently a Doctoral candidate at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and has worked in research related to travel medicine for the past 14 years, alongside a private clinical practice in travel medicine since the beginning of her career. Her extensive experience in this field ensures the quality of care she provides.

14+
Years in Practice
EN / ES
Languages Spoken

Training & Certification

2006

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC)

2023

M.Sc. in Epidemiological Research

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

2025

M.Sc. in Health Policy & Management

Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC)

In Progress

Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.)

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Care built around the traveler.

Altitude Sickness

[Placeholder — assessment and treatment for acute mountain sickness on arrival in Cusco.]

Pre-Travel Consultation

[Placeholder — vaccinations, altitude prep, and personalized travel health planning.]

Traveler's Illness

[Placeholder — treatment for gastrointestinal illness, respiratory infection, and common travel ailments.]

Urgent & Same-Day Care

[Placeholder — same-day appointments for visitors who can't wait on a standard clinic queue.]

Insurance & Documentation

[Placeholder — coordination with travel insurance providers and medical documentation for claims.]

Hotel & Tour Operator Visits

[Placeholder — on-site consultations arranged through partner hotels and tour operators.]

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Map — Wanchaq, Cusco