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Dr. Daniel Kogan
Dr. Daniel Kogan is an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), providing professional and efficient FAA medical exams for airmen.
Call us to schedule your exam and find out pricing information.
Consider consulting an AME before your exam. New FAA policies may delay certification if you’re not fully prepared.
A MedXPress application is mandatory before your medical exam.
Major changes to color vision testing take effect in 2025. Please review the FAQs below.
As of January 1, 2025, the FAA has updated its color vision screening requirements for new applicants at all medical certificate levels. This change was driven by several factors, including the increased use of color displays, concerns that current tests may not be adequate for today’s and future color-rich environments, inconsistencies in test administration, incorrect testing by some Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs), and an NTSB safety recommendation for commercial pilots. Advances in testing technology and the completion of evaluations at the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute also contributed to the decision.
For pilots currently holding a first, second, or third-class medical certificate who have previously passed a color vision test or have a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA), additional color vision testing will not be required unless they develop a medical condition or take medication that could affect color vision. However, third-class pilots upgrading to a first or second-class certificate must undergo FAA-mandated color vision testing. If a pilot does not pass the approved screening, the AME will issue a medical certificate with the restriction: “Valid for day visual flight rules [VFR] only.”
Dr. Kogan does not perform exams under BasicMed. BasicMed is governed by 14 CFR part 68, whereas Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) conduct exams under 14 CFR part 67. Under BasicMed, a pilot’s treating physician, who is familiar with their medical history, can complete a Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC).
It is the pilot’s responsibility to understand the requirements of BasicMed, and the physician completing the CMEC must certify that they are familiar with FAA medical certification standards. For more details, visit: FAA BasicMed Information.
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At Medex, all applicants receive a professional vision screening as part of the examination.
FAA examinations are considered third-party requested exams and are not covered by medical insurance. However, some pilots have successfully used a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for their exam.
At Medex, this would not apply, as the practice is limited to FAA medical examinations. An Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) is a designee of the FAA, responsible for determining whether a medical certificate can be safely granted for aviation duties.
Since the AME does not act as a personal physician, no doctor-patient relationship exists, and there is no duty of confidentiality. Any medical information provided by the applicant must be disclosed to the FAA as required.
We are not permitted to make copies of medical certificates. Pilots must contact the FAA to request a duplicate medical certificate.
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA medical exam is a straightforward physical assessment designed to evaluate a pilot’s health history and overall fitness for flight. Most individuals in good health will pass, provided they do not have a disqualifying condition—primarily those affecting the heart, nervous system, mental stability, or involving substance abuse.
If you have a known health condition that may impact your ability to pass, consider contacting an AME before scheduling your exam. Obtaining any required tests or consultations in advance can save time.
To prepare for your exam:
The FAA takes substance abuse and dependence very seriously. FAA systems have access to national databases containing public records, so these incidents cannot be concealed.
If the incident is isolated and medical evidence supports it, the AME may issue the medical certificate—unless any of the following apply:
The FAA will require the applicant to undergo a comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation before further consideration.
If you have concerns regarding a DUI or other legal issue, please email us so we can provide guidance and assist in navigating the FAA’s requirements, even if it requires deferral for FAA review.
If the ADD diagnosis occurred during childhood, and the applicant no longer takes medication and has no current symptoms, then the answer may be “yes.” However, the FAA requires documentation and a thorough explanation from the treating physician, confirming that the condition is no longer present and that ADD medications have not been used for a long time.
If the diagnosis is ongoing, the applicant must:
Before undergoing this evaluation, consult with an AME to ensure the testing follows FAA standards.
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