7 ranked AME offices near Seattle and SEA, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Finding a flight physical in Seattle should be simple. This page lists 7 offices that show up in local searches for aviation medical examiners. We rank them using public Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. That way you can compare options near SEA and downtown Seattle.
Some offices are aviation-focused. Others are local doctors who appeared in AME searches. Always confirm the office holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need. The FAA Designee Locator is the official source. Call the clinic for current fees and hours before you book.
Ranked first. This Seattle office is aviation-focused and about 6.1 miles from downtown. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 13 reviews and a website. Call to confirm the classes it handles and the current price.
Ranked second. Dr. Kirk T. Harmon is an aviation-focused clinic in Tukwila, about 8.5 miles from downtown. It has a 4.8 Google rating from 27 reviews and a website. Confirm class availability and fees by phone.
Ranked third. This aviation-focused Seattle office is about 3 miles from downtown. It has a 4.4 Google rating from 67 reviews and a website. Hours show open 5 weekdays plus Saturday. Call for current fees and class details.
Ranked fourth. This aviation-focused Seattle office is about 6.6 miles from downtown. It has a 4.0 Google rating from 13 reviews and a website. Hours show open 4 weekdays. Confirm the classes it handles and the price.
Ranked fifth. This aviation-focused office is in Mountlake Terrace, about 12.6 miles from downtown. It has a website but no Google rating yet. Call to confirm current FAA designation, class availability, hours, and fees.
This office showed up in local AME searches but is not marked aviation-focused. It is in Seattle, about 3.2 miles from downtown, with no website listed. Call to confirm it holds a current FAA designation and handles the class you need.
This office showed up in local AME searches but is not marked aviation-focused. It is in Tukwila, about 11 miles from downtown, and has a website. Call to confirm it 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. It is the official list of current Aviation Medical Examiners. Then compare local offices on this page. Call the clinic to confirm it handles your class and has current availability. Fees vary by office, so ask for the price when you book.
Complete FAA Form 8500-8 in MedXPress before your visit. Bring the confirmation number. The MedXPress application stays valid for 60 days. Also bring glasses or contacts if you use them, a list of medicines, and any relevant medical records. Answer all questions truthfully. A false answer is a federal offense.
If the AME cannot issue, they may 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. Ask the office what to send and follow up with the FAA on timing.
BasicMed lets some private pilots fly without a current medical certificate. You must have held a valid FAA medical certificate after July 14, 2006, take an approved online course every 24 months, and get an exam from any state-licensed physician every 48 months. Check the current FAA BasicMed page for limits.