I live in Kansas but went to Arizona to get medical professional help. While in AZ, I had two appointments at Mayo Clinic two weeks apart. Can I claim expenses on return?

[bobgarrison]

After the two doctor appointments, I stayed in AZ for relaxation. What part of my expenses can I deduct as medical expenses?

[JaimeG · Accepted solution]

You can deduct the airfare for the Medical Travel, and any of the local expenses related to the appointments. For Example: 

• Travel from Hotel to Doctor's Appointments
• Meals are not deductible as a medical expense deduction. even when travelling.  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 travelling for medical care outside of a hospital.
• The lodging is primarily for and essential to medical care
• There is no significant element of personal pleasure, recreation, or vacation in the travel away from home.
  https://www.irs.gov/publications/p502/ar02.html