10 ranked AME offices near Miami and MIA, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in Miami should be simple. You need an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) who handles your class and knows the local process. We ranked 10 offices in and around Miami, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, South Miami, and Plantation.
The ranking uses public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. It is a starting point, not a promise. Call the office to confirm the current FAA designation, the class you need, the price, and the hours. Only an FAA-designated AME can issue an FAA medical certificate.
Ranked first. Aviation-focused office in Miami, about 12.3 miles from downtown. Google rating 5 from 1,244 reviews. Open 5 weekdays and has a website. Call to confirm the class you need and the current price.
Ranked second. Aviation-focused office in Fort Lauderdale, about 20.9 miles from downtown. Google rating 5 from 33 reviews. Open 3 weekdays and has a website. Call ahead to confirm hours and the class you need.
Ranked third. Aviation-focused office in Miami, about 16.8 miles from downtown. Google rating 5 from 5 reviews. Has a website, but listed hours were not available. Call to confirm hours, the class you need, and the current price.
Ranked fourth. Aviation-focused clinic in Pompano Beach, about 31.4 miles from downtown. Google rating 5 from 35 reviews. Open 3 weekdays and has a website. Call to confirm the class you need and the current price.
Ranked fifth. Aviation-focused medical group in Fort Lauderdale, about 21.4 miles from downtown. Google rating 4.8 from 19 reviews. Open 5 weekdays plus Saturday and has a website. Call to confirm the class you need and the current price.
This general practice office in Miami showed up in local AME searches. It is about 4.6 miles from downtown. Google rating 5 from 2,284 reviews. Open 5 weekdays plus Saturday. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need.
This doctor's office in South Miami showed up in local AME searches. It is about 7.5 miles from downtown. Google rating 4.9 from 32 reviews. Open 3 weekdays. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need.
Ranked eighth. Aviation-focused doctor in Plantation, about 24.4 miles from downtown. Google rating 4.5 from 35 reviews. Open 5 weekdays and has a website. Call to confirm the class you need and the current price.
This occupational medical clinic in Fort Lauderdale showed up in local AME searches. It is about 23.8 miles from downtown. Google rating 4.7 from 104 reviews. Open 5 weekdays plus Saturday. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need.
Ranked tenth. Aviation-focused family practice office in Plantation, about 24.3 miles from downtown. Google rating 3.6 from 44 reviews. Open 5 weekdays and has a website. Call to confirm the class you need and the current price.
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.
Start with this list, then confirm each office with the FAA Designee Locator. The locator shows current AME designations. Call the office to ask if they handle your class and what they charge. AMEs set their own fees, so prices vary by city and class.
Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress before the exam. Bring the confirmation number. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days. Also bring glasses or contacts if you use them, a list of medicines, and any records for conditions the AME may need to review. Answering falsely is a federal offense.
The AME can deny or defer. 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 through AME Assisted Special Issuance. Ask the office which path applies to you.
BasicMed lets some private pilots fly without a current medical certificate. You must have held a valid FAA medical certificate at some point after July 14, 2006, take an approved online medical course every 24 months, and get an exam from any state-licensed physician every 48 months using the FAA checklist. Flights must be below 18,000 feet MSL, at 250 knots or less, and not for compensation or hire. Check the current FAA BasicMed page for aircraft and passenger limits.