4 ranked AME offices near Raleigh and RDU, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in Raleigh does not have to be hard. We ranked 4 offices near RDU using public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. This list is a starting point, not a final answer.
Only an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner can issue an FAA medical certificate. Always confirm the current designation and the class you need with the office or the FAA Designee Locator. Fees are set by each office, so call for the current price.
Klein Health is an aviation-focused clinic in Raleigh, about 7.9 miles from downtown. It has a 4.2 Google rating from 5 reviews and a website. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class.
Vector AeroMedical is an aviation-focused office in Cary, about 10.8 miles from downtown. It has a 5 Google rating from 1 review and no website listed. Hours show open 5 weekdays plus Saturday. Call to confirm its FAA designation and your class.
Hammer Douglas I MD is a doctor's office in Raleigh, about 4.6 miles from downtown. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm the doctor holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.
Capital Family Physicians is a family practice in Raleigh, about 4.6 miles from downtown. It has a 3.7 Google rating from 40 reviews and a website. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles your class.
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 search by ZIP code near RDU. Then call the office to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. Our list of 4 offices is a starting point based on public Google data, not an official FAA list.
Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress before the exam 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 records your AME asks for. Answering falsely is a federal offense.
First class is valid 12 months under age 40 and 6 months at age 40 and over for first-class privileges. Second class is valid 12 months. Third class is valid 60 months under age 40 and 24 months at age 40 and over. A first-class certificate drops to lower class privileges as time passes.
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 AME Assisted Special Issuance. Ask your AME what applies to you.