The 10 highest ranked AME offices in Florida, picked from 31 offices we reviewed across 4 metro areas.
This page lists 10 aviation medical examiners in Florida for 2026. Each one is an FAA-designated AME, which means they can issue an FAA medical certificate. We rank them by a mix of aviation focus and Google ratings and review counts. The list covers the whole state, from Miami to Clearwater to Orlando.
Florida is a big state, so we also break the list down by metro area: Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), and Daytona Beach (DAB). Start with the city page closest to you to compare local AMEs. Then call the office to ask about price, wait times, and what to bring. Fees are set by each office, so prices change by city and class.
Ranked first in Florida, this Miami practice is aviation focused and holds a 5.0 Google rating across 1,244 reviews.
This aviation-focused Clearwater office holds a 5.0 Google rating from 166 reviews and ranks second statewide.
Serving Orlando, Sanford, and Central Florida, this aviation-focused examiner has a 5.0 rating from 21 reviews.
Dr. Emily Vives is a Senior AME in Orlando with a 4.4 Google rating from 85 reviews.
This Fort Lauderdale practice is aviation focused and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 33 reviews.
This Miami Senior AME is aviation focused and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 5 reviews.
This Port Orange practice offers flight physicals, is aviation focused, and holds a 4.2 rating from 13 reviews.
The Aviators' Clinic in Pompano Beach is aviation focused and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 35 reviews.
Dr. Thomas Beaman in Clearwater is aviation focused and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 22 reviews.
Air, Land and Sea in Fort Lauderdale is aviation focused and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 19 reviews.
Use this list to compare AMEs by city, or use the FAA Designee Locator to search by ZIP code. Only an FAA-designated AME can issue your certificate. Call the office before you book to confirm they handle your class of medical and to ask about the current fee.
Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress first, then bring the confirmation number. The 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 AME may need to review. Call the office to confirm anything else.
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. Ask the office what to expect and whether your condition may fit a Special Issuance or a CACI worksheet.
Some private pilots can use BasicMed. You must have held a valid FAA medical certificate at some point 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.