5 ranked AME offices near San Jose and SJC, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in San Jose starts with knowing who does FAA exams near SJC. This page lists 5 offices that came up in local searches for aviation medical examiners. The ranking uses Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility.
None of these offices is marked as aviation-focused in the data we collected. That means you should call before you book. Ask if the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. You can also check the FAA Designee Locator to confirm an examiner is active.
This Los Gatos doctor is about 6.8 miles from downtown San Jose and is open 5 weekdays. The office showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles your class before you book.
This San Jose internist is about 3.1 miles from downtown. The office appeared in local AME searches, but the listing is not aviation-focused. Call ahead to confirm a current FAA designation and that the doctor handles the class you need.
This Campbell medical examiner is about 6.1 miles from downtown San Jose. The office showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and performs the class of exam you need before scheduling.
This San Jose medical examiner is about 3.1 miles from downtown. The office appeared in local AME searches, but the listing is not aviation-focused. Call to confirm a current FAA designation and that the doctor handles your class of exam.
This Santa Clara medical examiner is about 6.2 miles from downtown San Jose. The office showed up in local AME searches. Call ahead to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class of exam 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.
Use the FAA Designee Locator on the FAA website. Search by city or zip code near San Jose. The locator lists examiners the FAA has designated. You can also call the office and ask if the doctor holds a current FAA designation. Confirm this before you pay for an exam or take time off work.
Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress before your visit. Bring the confirmation number. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days. Bring glasses or contacts if you use them, a list of your medicines, and any records for conditions the examiner may ask about. Call the office for anything else they want.
The examiner can deny or defer your case. A deferral sends the file to the FAA in Oklahoma City or a Regional Flight Surgeon. Reviews can take weeks or months. Some conditions can be issued on the spot using CACI worksheets. Others may need a Special Issuance. Ask the office how they handle your condition.
Some private pilots can use BasicMed. You must have held a valid FAA medical certificate at some point after July 14, 2006. You also take an online course every 24 months and get an exam from any state-licensed physician every 48 months. Flights must stay below 18,000 feet MSL, at 250 knots or less, and not for compensation or hire. Check the FAA BasicMed page for current limits.