Find and locate an FAA medical examiner here in Las Vegas
We have compiled an list of FAA medical examiners in Las Vegas and Henderson for you to contact. We recommended that you discuss your specific needs with your flight instructor to gain valuable insights into the process of obtaining or renewing a medical certificate.
Thomas J Byer, MB2655 S Rainbow Blvd
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R Douglas Owen, MD7660 W Cheyenne
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John Dudek, MD6970 Smoke Ranch Rd Suite 150
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John Herr, MD1701 North Green Valley PKWY
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Tony Alamo, MD56 N Pecos Rd
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Theresa Simpson, MD861 Coronado Center
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Warren Smith, MD
895 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
702.293.0406
Type: 1st, 2nd 3rd class medicals
Some insight into the different types of aviation medical certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
1. First-Class Medical Certificate:
- Requirements: Most stringent medical standards, requiring thorough examinations and testing.
- Who needs it: Airline pilots (ATP privileges), instructors for instrument rating or multiengine rating, and pilots flying under certain operational limitations.
- Validity: 12 months for pilots under 40, 6 months for pilots 40 and older.
- Requirements: Less stringent than first-class, but still comprehensive.
- Who needs it: Commercial pilots, flight instructors with certain privileges (e.g., instrument rating), and private pilots flying for compensation or carrying passengers for hire.
- Validity: 24 months.
- Requirements: Easiest to obtain, with basic medical standards.
- Who needs it: Private pilots flying for non-commercial purposes, recreational pilots, student pilots, and flight instructors with limited privileges.
- Validity: 24 months.
- Requirements: Alternative to third-class medical, with online self-assessment and medical examination every two years.
- Who needs it: Private pilots flying non-commercially in certain aircraft (e.g., piston-engine airplanes under 6,000 lbs.) and under specific airspace restrictions.
- Validity: 48 months.
Below is a informative table that outlines the fundamental distinctions.:
*Remember, the type of medical certificate you need depends on your flying privileges and the type of aircraft you operate. You should always consult with the FAA or an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for specific requirements and current guidelines.
For the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs), you can utilize the FAA website's designee locator at: https://designee.faa.gov/designeeLocator. This resource allows you to find alternative options and access the latest details regarding AMEs.
For the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs), you can utilize the FAA website's designee locator at: https://designee.faa.gov/designeeLocator. This resource allows you to find alternative options and access the latest details regarding AMEs.