3 ranked AME offices near Buffalo and BUF, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in Buffalo should not be hard. We ranked 3 offices near BUF using public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. This list is a starting point, not an FAA endorsement.
Only an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner can issue a medical certificate. Some offices below are family or occupational practices that appear in local AME searches. Call first to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. Fees vary, so ask about price and bring your MedXPress confirmation number.
Dr. Jennifer M. Ruh is a family practice physician in Orchard Park, about 9.8 miles from downtown Buffalo. The office is open 5 weekdays and has a website. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.
Dr. Gordon C. Steinagle is an occupational medical physician in North Tonawanda, about 9.5 miles from downtown Buffalo. The office is open 5 weekdays plus Saturday and has no website listed. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.
Jodi Ball, MD is a doctor in Buffalo, about 1.6 miles from downtown. The office is open 5 weekdays and has a website. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class 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.
Start with the FAA Designee Locator to see current AMEs near BUF. You can also call offices on this list, but confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles your class. Ask about fees and wait times. Before the exam, fill out FAA Form 8500-8 in MedXPress and bring the confirmation number. The application stays valid for 60 days.
Bring your MedXPress confirmation number, a photo ID, glasses or contacts if you use them, and a list of your medicines. The AME will check vision, hearing, blood pressure, and your health history. Blood pressure must be 155/95 or lower. If you have a special condition, ask the office what records to bring. Call ahead for the current fee.
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. Some conditions can be handled on the spot with CACI worksheets or AASI rules. Ask the AME what to expect and what records may help.
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 course every 24 months, and get an exam from any state-licensed physician every 48 months using the FAA checklist. Flights must stay 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.