AME & FAA Medical Exams

Important Update:
As of January 1, 2025, ALL AME applicants are required
to complete Waggoner Color Vision testing.

Goshen Medical Practice now offers this testing in-house!

We offer convenient and efficient physicals by including Waggoner Color Vision Testing in our office during your scheduled appointment time. Request your appointment today using the form below.

AME / FAA - Airman Medical Certification Physicals

Easy to Get Started
One of our friendly office staff will contact you either same day or next business day. Conveniently located about a mile north of Goshen (KGSH) Airport. Directions→

Convenient & Comfortable
We offer a professional and personalized service from our modern medical office with an exclusive and discreet Pilot waiting area, separate from routine patients.

Pre-Consultations*
If you have any medical conditions or questions that you feel may affect your medical certificate, Dr. Bhagat can see you for a pre-consult visit to review your case and guide you in proceeding with certification.
*Select this option in the form below

Fast Turn-Around
Typically, the entire in-office exam process is complete in under an hour. Our staff will work with you to ensure efficient and seamless completion of your certification.

Get Started Now
Please mention ALL medical and surgical conditions current or in past, as well as ALL medications, to avoid unnecessary delay in the process!

Step 1. Submit this form to request an appointment.

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Phone Number *

Email *

Preferred Contact Method *

Phone Email Text

MID Number (from FAA MedXPress form) *

Medical/Surgical history as well as prescription and OTC medication. Will need detailed information to avoid delays! *

Certification Needed *

Submit

Step 2. Complete the FAA MedExpress form online.

To obtain Airman Medical Certification, pilot applicants must arrange and pass a flight physical. As an AME certified physician, Dr. Bhagat is dedicated to helping pilots understand the complex FAA medical application, physical examination and medical workup required for Airman Medical Certification.

In order to begin, please complete the FAA MedXPress form before calling for an appointment, linked below:

FAA MedXpress FOrm

Step 3. Preparation for medical exam.

DO come prepared to give us a sample of urine while at exam, as the medical certification exam requires a standard urine test.
DO take all of your routine medications prior to appointment.
DO bring all of your health records, prior FAA physical and medical certificate related documents. If you have medical condition that requires FAA special issuance or other requirements – you must bring all related documents at the time of your appointment
DO NOT come fasting unless specifically advised prior to appointment.

Dr. Dicky Bhagat is a certified private pilot with nearly 200 hrs in a Cessna 172, and now
flying a Cessna 182. He is planning to get his Instrument certification soon.

As a pilot I understand and can relate to the some of the concerns and stress that these exams can cause. I am dedicated to assisting others who are passionate about flying and seeking certification to complete the process successfully."
- Dr. Bhagat

Pre-Exam Tips and Information

FAA Medical Exam Checklist

BEFORE Your FAA Medical Examination:

Get plenty of rest SLEEP HYGIENE
Drink plenty of water the day of the exam.
Avoid foods/beverages with caffeine, sodium or carbohydrates/sugar at least 8 hrs prior to the exam.
Avoid eating at least 4 hrs prior to the exam.

VISION TESTING

Bring glasses/contacts to examination.
Color Vision should be pre-tested to assure success.
TAKE PRE-TEST
Distant Vision should be pre-tested to assure success.
TAKE PRE-TEST
Near Vision should be pre-tested to assure success.
TAKE PRE-TEST

BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood Pressure should be pre-tested by your private physician to assure success.
Values below 140/90 are preferred. Readings above 155/95 preclude certification. Most blood pressure medications are approved.
SEE MEDICATION LIST
MORE BLOOD PRESSURE INFO
When B.P. is tested at the AME’s office, tell the nurse/physician you want to sit without talking for a few minutes before the test.

HEARING

Can you hear a soft voice at 6 feet? If not, get a hearing evaluation from a private physician to establish the loss and the need for a hearing amplification. Most pilots with minor hearing loss are permitted to use a headset as “amplification”.
If your AME uses audiometric equipment, you should be pre-tested to assure success.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM

Your EKG should be pre-tested by your private physician to discover any abnormalities. Don’t let your private physician dismiss “minor” variants of normal. If ANYTHING is discovered, you should complete an evaluation and obtain documentation of the issue/condition.

Doctor visits since your last medical or in the last 3 years

If you have been to the doctor for anything other than routine check-ups or general counseling, you should bring documentation to the FAA examination. In many cases additional information from your specialist is required.

ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ISSUES

Alcohol and Substance Issues require extensive paperwork. Contact Us prior to your exam
MORE ON ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ISSUES

SURGERIES, PROCEDURES, NEW CONDITIONS OR MEDICATIONS

If your medications or medical condition has changed since your last exam, you should bring documentation to your FAA examination. FAA APPROVED MEDICATIONS

Conditions which require Special Issuance / Waiver

If you have a condition which has or will require Special Issuance, you should obtain FAA documentation of pre-approval.

Vitamins, herbal preparations and food supplements

Some herbal preparations can jeopardize your FAA medical examination. MORE ON HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS

Not sure about lab work or other examination requirements?
All parameters evaluated during an FAA examination can be pre-tested privately to assure compliance.