10 ranked AME offices near New York City and JFK, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in New York City takes some planning. This list covers 10 offices that show up in local searches for Aviation Medical Examiners near JFK. Some sit close to the city, and others are a drive out to Long Island or Westchester.
The ranking uses public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. It is a starting point, not an FAA endorsement. Call the office before you book to confirm the current price, the class you need, and that they can issue on the spot.
This medical clinic in Jamaica sits about 11 miles from downtown and is open four weekdays plus Saturday. It has a strong Google rating across many reviews and an aviation focus. Call ahead to confirm the class you need and the current fee.
An aviation-focused medical examiner office in Lindenhurst, about 32 miles from downtown. It is open four weekdays and holds a perfect Google rating, though from a small number of reviews. Confirm the class and price by phone before you go.
Dr. David M. Goldberg runs an aviation-focused internal medicine practice in Harrison, about 23 miles from downtown. The office is open five weekdays and has a high Google rating with a solid review volume. Call to confirm class availability and fees.
An aviation-focused occupational health service in Elmsford, about 25 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays and has a high Google rating. Ask the office which medical classes they handle and what they charge before booking.
Dr. Ella D'Amico is an aviation-focused physiatrist in White Plains, about 25 miles from downtown. The office has a perfect Google rating from a modest number of reviews. Hours were not listed, so call to confirm scheduling and the class you need.
Nao Medical is an aviation-focused urgent care in Hicksville, about 25 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays plus Saturday and has a large review volume. Call to confirm they handle FAA exams and the class you need.
NYCDocs in the Bronx showed up in local AME searches but is not listed as aviation-focused. Call to confirm they hold a current FAA designation and handle the class you need. It is open five weekdays plus Saturday.
Duncan Aviation in White Plains is an aerospace company that appeared in local searches. It is not a medical clinic, so do not book a flight physical here. Use the FAA Designee Locator to find a current AME near you.
Land Sea & Air Medical in Lindenhurst is an aviation-focused medical center about 32 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays. Google reviews are mixed, so call to confirm class availability, pricing, and scheduling before you make the trip.
Med Control Evaluation is an aviation-focused medical examiner office in Hicksville, about 26 miles from downtown. It is open five weekdays. Reviews are very limited, so call to confirm the class you need and the current fee.
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 to confirm any examiner holds a current designation. Then check this list for offices near you. Call the office to ask which classes they handle, whether they can issue on the spot, and what they charge. Fees are set by each office and vary by city and class.
Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress before your visit and bring the confirmation number. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days. Bring your glasses or contacts if you use them, a list of medicines, and any past FAA letters. Answering falsely on the form is a federal offense.
The examiner 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 through CACI worksheets or AME Assisted Special Issuance.
Some private pilots can. 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. 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.