The 10 highest ranked AME offices in Colorado, picked from 22 offices we reviewed across 4 metro areas.
This page lists the best Aviation Medical Examiners in Colorado for 2026. We rank AMEs by pilot reviews, aviation focus, and public ratings. The list covers Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction. It is a starting point, not a final answer.
Pilots in Colorado can use this statewide list to compare AMEs across cities. Then visit the city page for your metro area to see local details. Always confirm exam details, prices, and availability with the AME office. You can also check the FAA Designee Locator for current AME status.
Aviation & Occupational Medicine (The Real One) in Denver is aviation focused and has a 4.7 Google rating from 173 reviews.
Go Flight Medicine - Denver in Arvada is aviation focused and has a perfect 5 Google rating from 38 reviews.
Denver AME - Cole Weatherby, D.O. is a Senior HIMS AME in Broomfield with a 5 Google rating from 41 reviews.
Joshua Fullmer, DO at Grand Valley Occupational Medicine in Grand Junction is not aviation focused and has a 4.9 rating from 10 reviews.
Alpenglow Family Medicine Direct Primary Care in Colorado Springs is not aviation focused and has a 4.8 Google rating from 59 reviews.
Aviation Psychiatrist Colorado PLLC is aviation focused but has no city listed and no Google rating or reviews.
Denver Aviation Occupational Medicine (Dr. N.Javed, MD, AME, MRO) in Denver is aviation focused with a 3.1 Google rating from 75 reviews.
Centennial Medical Center in Centennial is not aviation focused and has a 4.7 Google rating from 91 reviews.
Quay C. Snyder, MD, MSPH in Centennial is aviation focused but has no Google rating or reviews listed.
Altitude in Fort Collins is aviation focused but has no Google rating or reviews listed.
You can use this list as a starting point. Then check the FAA Designee Locator for current AMEs near you. Call the office to confirm they do the class of exam you need. AMEs set their own fees, so ask about the price when you call.
Before the exam, fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress. Bring the confirmation number to your appointment. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days. Also bring glasses or contacts if you use them, and a list of your medicines. Answer all questions truthfully.
If the AME cannot issue, they may deny or defer your case. A deferral sends your file to the FAA for review. Reviews can take weeks or months. Some conditions may qualify for a Special Issuance or an AME Assisted Special Issuance. Ask your AME what to expect.
BasicMed lets some private pilots fly without a current medical certificate. You must have held a valid FAA medical after July 14, 2006. You also need an online course every 24 months and a physician exam every 48 months. Check the current FAA BasicMed page for limits and rules.