Best Aviation Medical Examiners in San Diego, CA (2026)

9 ranked AME offices near San Diego and SAN, for pilots who need a flight physical.

Updated 1 aviation-focusedHow we rank

Finding a flight physical in San Diego should not be hard. We ranked 9 offices that appear in local searches for aviation medical examiners near SAN. The list uses public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. It is a starting point, not a final answer.

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. Call ahead for the price, since AMEs set their own fees. Use the FAA Designee Locator to check a designation before you book.

Top 9 AMEs in San Diego

  1. 1

    Wingman Med

    Aviation-focused practiceOccupational medical physician

    Wingman Med is an aviation-focused office in San Diego, about 5.8 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating and is open 5 weekdays. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class.

    5.0 Google rating (69 reviews)
    4295 Gesner St #3a2, San Diego, CA 92117
    5.8 mi from downtownOpen 5 weekdays
  2. 2

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

    Call to confirm AME statusInternist

    Prachi A. Karnik, MD at Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown is an internist about 0.7 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    4.8 Google rating (197 reviews)
    300 Fir St Fl 3, San Diego, CA 92101
    0.7 mi from downtownOpen 5 weekdays
  3. 3

    Jeffrey H. Dysart, MD - Genesee Medical Group

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician

    Jeffrey H. Dysart, MD at Genesee Medical Group is a family practice physician about 7.3 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    4.2 Google rating (17 reviews)
    3880 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 120, San Diego, CA 92123
    7.3 mi from downtown
  4. 4

    Vance Donald A MD

    Call to confirm AME statusEmergency care physician

    Vance Donald A MD is an emergency care physician in Bonita, about 7.8 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    5.0 Google rating (7 reviews)
    4201 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
    7.8 mi from downtown
  5. 5

    Robert A Houghton, MD

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician

    Robert A Houghton, MD is a family practice physician about 0.6 miles from downtown, open 5 weekdays. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    3.3 Google rating (47 reviews)
    1855 First Ave. #200b, San Diego, CA 92101
    0.6 mi from downtownOpen 5 weekdays
  6. 6

    MSLAA Medical Corporation

    Call to confirm AME statusMedical examiner

    MSLAA Medical Corporation is listed as a medical examiner about 3.8 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    No Google rating yet
    3405 Kenyon St, San Diego, CA 92110
    3.8 mi from downtown
  7. 7

    Dr. Gregory C. Mattson, MD

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician

    Dr. Gregory C. Mattson, MD is a family practice physician in La Jolla, about 11 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    4.2 Google rating (5 reviews)
    210 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    11 mi from downtown
  8. 8

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

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician

    Joseph E. Allen, MD at Point Loma Family and Sports Medicine is a family practice physician about 4.5 miles from downtown, open 5 weekdays. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    3.4 Google rating (36 reviews)
    4116 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
    4.5 mi from downtownOpen 5 weekdays
  9. 9

    Larry Marshall, MD

    Call to confirm AME statusFamily practice physician

    Larry Marshall, MD is a family practice physician in Lakeside, about 17.1 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that it handles the class you need.

    3.6 Google rating (50 reviews)
    12517 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040
    17.1 mi from downtown

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.

AME questions from pilots in San Diego

Where can I find an FAA medical examiner in San Diego?

Start with the FAA Designee Locator to find current AMEs near SAN. You can also use this list of 9 offices from public Google results. Call the office to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. AMEs set their own fees, so ask for the price when you call.

How much does an aviation medical exam cost in San Diego?

AMEs set their own fees, and prices vary by city and class. This list does not include prices. Call the office for the current price before you book. Ask what the fee covers, such as the exam and any extra testing. Confirm the class you need, first, second, or third.

How can I find an aeromedical examiner near SAN?

Use the FAA Designee Locator to search by city or zip code. Then check the office hours and distance from downtown. Call to confirm the AME handles your class and is taking new exams. Before the exam, fill out FAA Form 8500-8 in MedXPress and bring the confirmation number. The application stays valid for 60 days.

Can I search for San Diego County medical examiner cases by name?

That is a different office. A county medical examiner investigates deaths. An FAA Aviation Medical Examiner performs pilot flight physicals. For pilot exams, use the FAA Designee Locator or call the clinics on this list. Confirm the office holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.

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