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FAA Medical Exams in Lake Charles, LA

FAA Medical Exams for Pilots

If you need an FAA medical exam for flight certification, we offer convenient, professional FAA physicals in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a certified FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for Class 2 and Class 3 medical certificates, Dr. Smith provides efficient evaluations for pilots who need to obtain or renew their FAA medical certification.

 

With prior experience as a U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon, Dr. Brenton "FERDA" Smith understand the importance of aviation safety, medical readiness, and helping airmen navigate the certification process as smoothly as possible.

 

Whether you are a private pilot, student pilot, or commercial pilot requiring a qualifying FAA exam, we are here to help.

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FAA Medical Certificates Offered

Class 3 FAA Medical Exam

A Class 3 medical certificate is commonly required for:

  • Private pilots

  • Student pilots

  • Recreational pilots

 

Class 2 FAA Medical Exam

A Class 2 medical certificate is commonly required for:

  • Commercial pilots

  • Other pilots exercising commercial privileges

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What to Expect During Your FAA Physical

Your FAA medical exam is designed to review your health and determine whether you meet FAA medical certification standards. Depending on your history and certification needs, your exam may include:

  • Medical history review

  • Blood pressure and vital signs

  • Vision screening

  • Hearing review

  • Urinalysis, when required

  • General physical examination

  • Review of medications, prior diagnoses, surgeries, and FAA reporting requirements

Our goal is to make the process straightforward, organized, and efficient while helping ensure your FAA application is complete and accurate.

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Why Choose Dr. Brenton Smith for Your FAA Exam?

  • Certified FAA Aviation Medical Examiner for Class 2 and Class 3 medical exams

  • Former USAF Flight Surgeon - Maj. FERDA Smith

    • Over 3500 flight physicals performed​

    • Assisted numerous pilots to get back to flying after complex medical conditions/cases

  • Convenient location in Lake Charles, LA

  • Personalized, physician-led evaluations

  • Guidance on common FAA medical concerns and documentation needs

  • Assistance with next steps if additional FAA review is required

FAA Services offered

We assist with:

  • FAA Flying Class 2 & 3 physicals - $150

  • AME Consultation​ - $150

    • ​Answer your questions and provide best path forward to obtaining your certification ​

    • Review of medical history before your exam

    • Guidance for deferred cases and documentation needs

  • Special Issuance processing

    • $50 to review and forward to FAA

    • $100 for current status report or a written narrative covering outside medical records

  • Color vision testing - $100

    • Needed for first time applicants or Flying Class upgrades​

  • EKG (if needed) - $75

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Preflight Your Appointment

To help your appointment go smoothly, please bring:

  • Government-issued photo ID

  • Your MedXPress confirmation number

  • Printed copy of your 8500-8

  • Glasses or contact lenses, if worn

  • A current medication list

  • Any relevant specialist notes, test results, or prior FAA correspondence

  • CPAP compliance report, operative reports, cardiac testing, or other records if applicable to your medical history

Conditions That May Require Additional Review

Some medical conditions do not automatically prevent certification, but they may require more documentation or FAA review. These can include:

  • Sleep apnea

  • ADHD history

  • Anxiety, depression, or SSRI use

  • Cardiac history

  • Neurologic conditions

  • Diabetes

  • History of substance use concerns

  • Prior FAA deferral or Special Issuance

If you have questions before scheduling, we can help you understand what records may be useful to bring. You can also schedule a consultation prior to your physical.

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Schedule Your FAA Medical Exam

If you are looking for an FAA medical examiner in Lake Charles, LA, we are proud to offer FAA Class 2 and Class 3 physical exams in a professional, physician-led setting.

 

Call our office today to schedule your FAA physical and complete your certification with confidence.

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