High-volume AME?

Zero1Niner · October 26th, 2007, 18:48

Hey Doc,

Is there any reason to avoid an AME that (from what I gather) only performs a minimum amount of aviation medicals each year, and to find someone that specializes in aviation exams more?

My Flight Surgeon · October 26th, 2007, 20:10

I would say YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

85% of AME's perform fewer than 25 exams a year. That is OK if everything is straight forward and there are no problems. When problems occur that may lead to a Special Issuance, they do not do enough exams to be thoroughly familiar with what the FAA wants and how to facilitate the issue with the FAA. Many times they will just defer the medical when a few well selected tests or medical records and a call to the FAA can result in verbal approval to issue the medical certificate. After all, would you want a heart surgeon who operates on hearts every day or just twice a month?

Zero1Niner · October 26th, 2007, 21:07

Sure wish you were in Socal! Thanks for the quick answer.

My Flight Surgeon · October 26th, 2007, 22:31

It is a short trip to PHX

milski · October 26th, 2007, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

It is a short trip to PHX

I needed a special issuance this spring and the peace of mind that I'm dealing with someone who know what he's doing was completely worth the trip from Seattle.

My Flight Surgeon · October 27th, 2007, 00:47

Thanks, it was our pleasure to help you. I trust the Seattle summer was better than here in Phoenix.

Pietrantonio · October 27th, 2007, 02:09

If I had the money, I would be in phx for my medical.

I've been to so many AME's where I felt I got nothing out of it.

October 26th, 2007, 18:48	#1
Zero1Niner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 88	High-volume AME? Hey Doc, Is there any reason to avoid an AME that (from what I gather) only performs a minimum amount of aviation medicals each year, and to find someone that specializes in aviation exams more?

October 26th, 2007, 20:10	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: High-volume AME? I would say YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! 85% of AME's perform fewer than 25 exams a year. That is OK if everything is straight forward and there are no problems. When problems occur that may lead to a Special Issuance, they do not do enough exams to be thoroughly familiar with what the FAA wants and how to facilitate the issue with the FAA. Many times they will just defer the medical when a few well selected tests or medical records and a call to the FAA can result in verbal approval to issue the medical certificate. After all, would you want a heart surgeon who operates on hearts every day or just twice a month? __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

October 26th, 2007, 21:07	#3
Zero1Niner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 88	Re: High-volume AME? Sure wish you were in Socal! Thanks for the quick answer.

October 26th, 2007, 22:31	#4
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: High-volume AME? It is a short trip to PHX __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

October 27th, 2007, 00:47	#6
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: High-volume AME? Thanks, it was our pleasure to help you. I trust the Seattle summer was better than here in Phoenix. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

October 27th, 2007, 02:09	#7
Pietrantonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 426	Re: High-volume AME? If I had the money, I would be in phx for my medical. I've been to so many AME's where I felt I got nothing out of it.

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