The 10 highest ranked AME offices in North Carolina, picked from 23 offices we reviewed across 4 metro areas.
This page ranks Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) across North Carolina for 2026. The list combines examiners from Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington, and nearby towns. Each entry shows the examiner's name, city, whether the practice is aviation focused, and its Google rating and review count. Rankings are based on the data shown here, not on FAA endorsements.
Only an FAA-designated AME can issue an FAA medical certificate. Pilots in North Carolina can use this statewide list to compare examiners, then open the city page for their metro area to see local options. Before you book, confirm the office's current fee, hours, and availability by phone. Fees are set by each office and vary by city and class.
Jimmie Adcock, MD practices in Charlotte with a 5.0 Google rating from 143 reviews, and the listing does not mark the practice as aviation focused.
Klein Health in Raleigh is marked aviation focused and holds a 4.2 Google rating from 5 reviews, the only Raleigh entry in the top ten.
Al D. Hudson, MD in Charlotte has a 5.0 Google rating from 248 reviews, the largest review count among the top three entries.
Medac in Wilmington has a 4.9 Google rating from 552 reviews, the highest review count on the statewide list, and is not marked aviation focused.
Knight Health PLLC has a 5.0 Google rating from 72 reviews, and the data does not list a city for this practice.
Carolina MedWorks in Charlotte holds a 5.0 Google rating from 26 reviews and is not marked as an aviation focused practice.
Vector AeroMedical in Cary is marked aviation focused and has a 5.0 Google rating from 1 review, the smallest count on the list.
Karrar Husain, MD in Greensboro has a 4.9 Google rating from 56 reviews and is not marked as an aviation focused practice.
Vivant Medical Services in Indian Trail holds a 5.0 Google rating from 27 reviews and is not marked as an aviation focused practice.
Shipyard Medical Center in Wilmington has a 4.5 Google rating from 53 reviews and is not marked as an aviation focused practice.
Start with the city pages on this site for Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington. You can also use the FAA Designee Locator to search by ZIP code. Call the office before you book to confirm the current fee, the class of exam you need, and the next open appointment.
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 your medicines, and any records your AME asks for. Answering falsely is a federal offense.
The AME can deny or defer your case. A deferral sends your file to the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division in Oklahoma City or to a Regional Flight Surgeon. Reviews can take weeks or months. Ask your AME what records to send and follow up with the FAA on the status.
Some private pilots may 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 using the FAA checklist. Check the current FAA BasicMed page for limits.