Go Where There Is No Doctor
Duration Health Expedition Medical Services supports complex operations in austere environments with mission-critical medical planning and support. With pre-departure health screenings, turnkey medical supplies and equipment, and real-time remote assistance, we bring clinical expertise to the most remote corners of the world.
TRUSTED BY THE NORTH FACE GLOBAL ATHLETE TEAM
"The closest thing to having an emergency room in your backpack" —Forbes
Your Medical Partner in Extreme Enviroments
From polar research to conflict zones, we equip professionals with the medical tools, clinical planning, and physician support needed to operate safely and effectively. For intrepid individuals and complex teams alike, our global network of physicians provides tailored kits, risk assessment, and real-time medical oversight—anywhere on Earth.
This offering is separate from our personal Med Kits. If you're looking for individual emergency medical preparedness, shop our ready-to-use Med Kits here.
Led by Dr. Judith Klein
Judith Klein, MD, FACEP leads our Expedition Medical Services program. A graduate of Stanford and UCSF, Dr. Klein trained in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. She has spent over 20 years on the front lines at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCSF. She is a recognized leader in wilderness and expedition medicine, including providing remote medical support in the Arctic and accompanying film crews for National Geographic. She currently serves as Head of Expedition Medicine for The North Face Global Athlete Team.
"Her care and commitment were exceptional and I would highly recommend her as an expedition medical doctor for any future projects." —Jimmy Chin, Academy Award®–winning film director and professional mountain athlete
"I found Dr. Klein to be an excellent expedition physician. She was always prepared, thoughtful and thorough." —Conrad Anker, Alpinist
Who We Serve. What We Deliver.
Duration Health Expedition Medical Services supports professionals and teams operating in remote or high-risk environments. Clients include athletes, explorers, researchers, film crews, Fortune 500 companies, C-suite travelers, and disaster response organizations.
We deliver custom prescription medications prepared in advance, critical supplies like oxygen and AEDs, targeted training, and comprehensive physician support. For high-risk or high-profile deployments, an embedded physician can accompany your team on-site.
Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
