Aviation Medical Examiners near Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM)

The 8 closest AME offices to KSDM, sorted by straight-line distance from the field.

San Diego, CA1 within 10 mi · 8 within 25 miUpdated

KSDM at a glance

ICAO
KSDM
FAA ID
SDM
IATA
SDM
Elevation
526 ft MSL
Airline service
No, general aviation
Closest AME office
7.4 mi
Runways at KSDM
RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
08L/26R7,972 ft x 150 ftasphaltYes
08R/26L3,185 ft x 75 ftasphaltNo

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Pilots flying into or based at Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) in San Diego have a few options for a flight physical. The field sits at 526 feet with two asphalt runways: 08L/26R is 7,972 feet and lighted, and 08R/26L is 3,185 feet. There is no airline service here.

Within 10 miles of KSDM there is 1 AME office. Within 25 miles there are 8 offices, and 1 of those is aviation-focused. The closest is Vance Donald A MD, about 7.4 straight-line miles from the field. Next are Prachi A. Karnik, MD (Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown) at 14.9 miles and Robert A Houghton, MD at 15 miles. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest AME offices to KSDM

  1. 1

    Vance Donald A MD

    Call to confirm AME statusEmergency care physician
    5.0 Google rating (7 reviews)
    4201 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
    7.4 mi from KSDM
  2. 2

    Prachi A. Karnik, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown

    Call to confirm AME statusInternist
    4.8 Google rating (197 reviews)
    300 Fir St Fl 3, San Diego, CA 92101
    14.9 mi from KSDMOpen 5 weekdays
  3. 3

    Robert A Houghton, MD

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician
    3.3 Google rating (47 reviews)
    1855 First Ave. #200b, San Diego, CA 92101
    15 mi from KSDMOpen 5 weekdays
  4. 4

    MSLAA Medical Corporation

    Call to confirm AME statusMedical examiner
    No Google rating yet
    3405 Kenyon St, San Diego, CA 92110
    18.2 mi from KSDM
  5. 5

    Jeffrey H. Dysart, MD - Genesee Medical Group

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician
    4.2 Google rating (17 reviews)
    3880 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 120, San Diego, CA 92123
    18.5 mi from KSDM
  6. 6

    Joseph E. Allen, MD - Point Loma Family and Sports Medicine

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician
    3.4 Google rating (36 reviews)
    4116 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
    18.9 mi from KSDMOpen 5 weekdays
  7. 7

    Wingman Med

    Aviation-focused practiceOccupational medical physician
    5.0 Google rating (69 reviews)
    4295 Gesner St #3a2, San Diego, CA 92117
    19.9 mi from KSDMOpen 5 weekdays
  8. 8

    Larry Marshall, MD

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician
    3.6 Google rating (50 reviews)
    12517 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040
    20.1 mi from KSDM

Distances are straight-line miles from the airport reference point. Confirm the examiner holds a current FAA designation on the FAA Designee Locator before you book.

AME questions for pilots at KSDM

Who is the closest AME to Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM)?

The closest AME office is Vance Donald A MD, about 7.4 straight-line miles from the field. It is not listed as aviation-focused. The next closest are Prachi A. Karnik, MD (Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown) at 14.9 miles and Robert A Houghton, MD at 15 miles.

How can I confirm an AME's FAA designation?

Use the FAA Designee Locator to check if a doctor holds a current FAA medical examiner designation. This site is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the FAA. Always confirm with the FAA or the clinic before you book an appointment.

What should I bring to a flight physical near KSDM?

Bring a valid photo ID, your pilot certificate, and any medical records or medication lists your doctor may need. Confirm the required documents with the clinic when you schedule. Also ask about the FAA MedXPress confirmation number if you complete the application online.

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