Are meals deductible if you must travel out of town for doctor visits?

[2cupcoffee]

Can I deduct meals if I travel for doctor visits?

[Bsch4477]

No, meals as an outpatient are not deductible. 

[PattiF]

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.