No, meals are not deductible while traveling for doctor visits.
But, meals are not deductible as a medical expense deduction. even when traveling. From IRS Publication 502: "You can include in medical expenses the cost of meals at a hospital or similar institution if a principal reason for being there is to get medical care." There is no additional provision to deduct meals when traveling for medical care outside of a hospital.
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