7 ranked AME offices near Sacramento and SMF, for pilots who need a flight physical.
If you need a flight physical in Sacramento, this list can help you start your search. We ranked 7 offices near SMF using public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. The result is a simple guide to local options, not an official FAA list.
Only an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner can issue an FAA medical certificate. Always confirm the office holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need before you book. Fees vary by office and class, so call ahead for the current price.
J. Kraig Katzenmeyer, M.D. is a family practice physician in Davis, about 14.9 miles from downtown Sacramento. This office showed up in local AME searches, so call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class. It is open 5 weekdays and has a website.
TeamCME- Jeeo Health Center is a physical examination center in Sacramento, about 5.5 miles from downtown. It appeared in local AME searches, so call to confirm a current FAA designation and the class you need. It is open 5 weekdays and has a website.
Allen Priest, MD is an internist in Fair Oaks, about 11.5 miles from downtown Sacramento. This office appeared in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class. It is open 4 weekdays and has a website.
Dugdale William R MD Inc is a doctor's office in Sacramento, about 2.4 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and the class you need. No website or hours are listed, so confirm details by phone.
Root David E MD is an occupational medical physician in Sacramento, about 6.6 miles from downtown. This office appeared in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class. No website or hours are listed, so confirm details by phone.
Hawks Flight Drs Offices is a medical clinic in El Dorado Hills, about 23.5 miles from downtown Sacramento. It appeared in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and the class you need. No website or hours are listed, so confirm details by phone.
First Class Medical is a medical clinic in Roseville, about 17.7 miles from downtown Sacramento. This office showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class. No website or hours are listed, so confirm details by phone.
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Start with the FAA Designee Locator to see current AMEs near Sacramento. You can also call offices on this list, but confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle your class. Only an FAA-designated AME can issue an FAA medical certificate, so check before you book.
Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress before your visit. Bring the confirmation number. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days. Also bring your glasses or contacts if you use them, a list of medicines, and any past FAA letters. Answering falsely on the form is a federal offense.
The AME can deny or defer your case. A deferral sends your file to the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division in Oklahoma City or a Regional Flight Surgeon. Reviews can take weeks or months. Some conditions can be handled on the spot with CACI worksheets or AASI rules, so ask the office first.
BasicMed lets some private pilots fly without a current medical certificate. You must have held a valid FAA medical certificate after July 14, 2006, take an approved online course every 24 months, and get an exam from any state-licensed physician every 48 months. Check the current FAA BasicMed page for limits.