FAA Aviation Medical Consults & Pilot Health Evaluations

  Comprehensive ID Care is also a specialized clinic providing aviation-focused medical care for second and third class private and commercial pilots and student pilots, led by FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Dr. Shahbaz Ahmad. With a strong emphasis on safety and pilot well-being, the clinic is dedicated to helping aviators stay healthy and continue flying.  Please note that we do not provide 1st class Pilot license medical exams.

 Comprehensive ID Care specializes in FAA aviation medical consults, offering thorough evaluations for conditions that may impact a pilot’s ability to fly while staying aligned with the latest standards and regulations. With a strong commitment to expert care and safety, they also provide “Pre-Flight Consults” to guide pilots—especially those with new conditions like cancer—through the information needed for FAA special issuance decisions. 

 Ready to begin your FAA medical exam? Click the link below to access the FAA MedXPress page, where you can create an account, select your medical class, and complete your application. Once finished, be sure to bring your MedXPress confirmation number to your appointment—we cannot access your FAA file without it. 

This is the first step to apply for your medical certificate please bring your confirmation number to our Aviation Medical Examiner Dr. Shahbaz Ahmad for further processing and aviation examination.

 The FAA recognizes three approved color vision tests: the City Occupational Colour Assessment & Diagnosis (CAD), the Rabin Cone Contrast Test (RCCT), and the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test. Our office offers the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test on site for an additional fee, and since most eye care providers do not have these approved tests, pilots often need to complete it with us unless they can provide proof of prior completion, as it is typically a one-time requirement.  There are several versions of the Waggoner test, ONLY the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test is acceptable. 

 During an aviation medical exam, what to expect depends on the certificate type. A third-class exam is the least stringent and similar to a routine physical, focusing on medical history, vision, and hearing, while a second-class exam has stricter standards, including a requirement for 20/20 distant vision. 

 A Special Issuance Medical is required for certain conditions that need additional FAA review and ongoing documentation, often including annual reports from a treating physician. While initial approvals are typically decided by the FAA, pilots are responsible for submitting their own records, though assistance may be provided, and experienced examiners can help guide and expedite the process when possible.  

Please note that the FAA’s official forms page can be found at https://www.faa.gov/forms/ For your convenience, some of the frequently used FAA medical forms are mentioned below:

• Airmen and Drug- and/or Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle      Action(s) | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)
• FAA Airman Request for Medical Records
• FAA Form 8060-10, Request for Pilot Records
• FAA Form 8500-7, Report Of Eye Evaluation ver 3-06
• FAA Form 8500-8 GG Edition, Application For Airman Medical      Certificate
• FAA Form 8500-14, Ophthalmological Evaluation For Glaucoma
• FAA Limited Certificate Petition