4 ranked AME offices near San Antonio and SAT, for pilots who need a flight physical.
If you need a flight physical in San Antonio, this page lists 4 offices that came up in local searches for aviation medical examiners. The ranking uses Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. It is a starting point, not an FAA list.
Only an FAA-designated AME can issue an FAA medical certificate. Call the office to confirm the current price, the class you need, and that they hold a current FAA designation. Fees vary by city and class. You can also check the FAA Designee Locator.
This aviation-focused office is in San Antonio, about 14.2 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating and 77 reviews. It is open 5 weekdays and has a website. Call to confirm the classes it handles and the current price.
This aviation-focused medical center is in San Antonio, about 6.9 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating and 5 reviews. It is open 5 weekdays plus Saturday and has a website. Call to confirm the classes it handles and the current price.
This aviation-focused office is in Alamo Heights, about 3.9 miles from downtown. It has no Google rating yet. It is open 5 weekdays and has a website. Call to confirm the classes it handles and the current price.
This doctor's office is in San Antonio, about 3.9 miles from downtown. It has a 4.2 Google rating and 5 reviews. It is open 3 weekdays and has a website. It showed up in local AME searches. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.
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AME stands for Aviation Medical Examiner. An AME is a doctor the FAA designates to perform flight physicals and issue FAA medical certificates. Only an FAA-designated AME can issue a certificate. You can find one with the FAA Designee Locator or by calling a local office and asking about its current FAA designation.
Start with the FAA Designee Locator to see current AMEs near SAT. You can also call the offices on this page. Ask if they hold a current FAA designation, which classes they handle, and the current price. Fees vary by city and class, so confirm before you book.
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. Answering falsely is a federal offense. Bring your glasses or contacts if you use them, and a list of your medicines. Call the office if you have questions about your health history.
There is no public number for what AMEs make. AMEs set their own fees, and prices vary by city and class. Call the San Antonio office you choose and ask for the current price for the class you need. This page does not list prices.