8 ranked AME offices near Phoenix and PHX, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in Phoenix should not be hard. This page lists 8 offices that show up in local searches for aviation medical examiners near PHX. We ranked them using public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility.
Some offices focus on pilots. Others are local doctors who may or may not hold a current FAA designation. Always call the office to confirm they can handle the class you need. You can also check the FAA Designee Locator. The list is a starting point, not a promise of service or price.
The Pilot Clinic is an aviation-focused clinic in Goodyear, about 16.5 miles from downtown Phoenix. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 154 reviews and is open 5 weekdays. Call to confirm class availability and current fees.
My Flight Surgeon is an aviation-focused clinic in Phoenix, about 13.9 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 9 reviews and is open 5 weekdays. Call ahead to confirm the class you need and the price.
Aviation Medical Solutions LLC is an aviation-focused examiner in Mesa, about 20.4 miles from downtown. It has a 4.5 Google rating from 170 reviews and is open 5 weekdays. Confirm class availability and fees by phone.
Frontier Aerospace Medicine is an aviation-focused consultant in Scottsdale, about 13.7 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 10 reviews. Hours are not listed, so call first to confirm exam times and the class you need.
Desert Premier Aviation is an aviation-focused examiner in Mesa, about 16.9 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 4 reviews and is open 5 weekdays. Call to confirm they handle your class and to ask about the current fee.
Dr. Deborah L. Dykema, DO is a family practice physician in Phoenix, about 15.3 miles from downtown. This office showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need.
Phoenix Baptist Hospital: Forred Jr Walter A MD is a family practice physician in Phoenix, about 5.5 miles from downtown. This office showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need.
Dr. Donald A. Aviano, MD is an emergency care physician in Chandler, about 15.5 miles from downtown. This office showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need.
Listings come from public Google Maps data. Ratings and hours can change. Confirm the examiner holds a current FAA designation on the FAA Designee Locator. Spot an error? Tell us.
Start with this list, then call the office to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle your class. You can also use the FAA Designee Locator. Before the exam, fill out FAA Form 8500-8 in MedXPress and bring the confirmation number. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days.
The FAA looks at vision, hearing, blood pressure, heart health, mental health, and other conditions. Blood pressure must be 155/95 or lower. Some conditions need extra review or a Special Issuance. If the AME cannot issue, they may deny or defer your file to the FAA. Ask the AME about your specific situation before you apply.
The offices on this page are in Phoenix, Goodyear, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Chandler. Distances from downtown range from about 5.5 to 20.4 miles. Call first to confirm hours, class availability, and fees. AMEs set their own fees, so prices vary by city and class.
An AME performs the FAA flight physical and reviews your MedXPress form. They check vision, hearing, blood pressure, and general health. If you meet the standards, they issue your certificate. If not, they can deny or defer. A deferral sends your file to the FAA for review, which can take weeks or months.