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FAA Medical Exams
Offering First, Second, and Third Class FAA Medical Exams, including initial medical certification for student pilots.
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KGRR / Grand Rapids, Michigan
FAA medical certification for pilots in West Michigan.
First, Second, and Third Class exams with on-site FAA-approved EKG and color vision testing, performed on airport property at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Land, get certified, keep flying.
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Family practice
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Pilot health focus
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Class certificates
On-site
EKG and color vision
Fly high with confidence — FAA medical exams tailored for professional pilots
At Pilot Medical Exams, PLLC, we provide hassle-free FAA medical certifications for First, Second, and Third Class pilots. With on-site FAA-approved EKGs for First Class medicals, we ensure a seamless experience for seasoned pilots. Whether you need a routine exam or an initial certification, our expertise keeps you flying.
Schedule your FAA medical exam today and stay cleared for takeoff.
Services
Everything your certificate requires, in one visit
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FAA-Approved EKG and Color Vision Testing
On-site FAA-approved EKGs, plus FAA-approved color vision testing, so the requirements that usually send pilots elsewhere are handled in the same appointment.
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Complex FAA Medical Issues
Expert assistance with complex FAA medical issues and special issuance cases, acting as your trusted liaison for faster resolutions.
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Expertise
Steve Edmondson, DO
FAA Aviation Medical Examiner / Board Certified Family Medicine
Your trusted provider of FAA medical services, led by Dr. Steve Edmondson, DO, a highly experienced FAA AME, conveniently located at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
With over 30 years of family practice experience and 20+ years specializing in pilot health, Dr. Edmondson provides comprehensive FAA medical exams for First, Second, and Third Class certificates. We also offer on-site FAA-approved EKGs for First Class pilots and perform initial medical certifications for student pilots.
Dr. Edmondson's expertise ensures that pilots meet the FAA's rigorous medical standards, delivering professional and personalized care in a convenient, airport-based location.
Preflight
Complete MedXPress first
Before your FAA aviation medical exam, all pilots are required to complete the FAA MedXPress form (FAA 8500-8) online. After submission, you will receive a confirmation number that must be presented at your aviation medical exam appointment.
Full prep guide → Open FAA MedXPress
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File FAA Form 8500-8 online
Submit through MedXPress and save the confirmation number.
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Bring photo ID and your confirmation number
Present the confirmation number at your appointment.
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Bring corrective lenses and current medications
Glasses or contacts you fly with, plus a current medication list.
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Allow extra time for a First Class EKG
The EKG is performed on site, so there is no second appointment.
Pricing
Flat pricing, no surprises
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FAA Medical Exams
$210
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class FAA Medical Exams
EKG Add-On
$50
FAA-Approved EKG Add-On
Payment Options
We gladly accept Cash, Check, or Credit Card for payment. Please make checks payable to Pilot Medical Exams, PLLC.
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Request your appointment
Send your preferred date and we will confirm by email or phone. Prefer to talk? Call or text (616) 710-1205. Complete FAA MedXPress before your visit and bring your confirmation number.
Office
Pilot Medical Exams PLLC
4521 Corporate Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
4521 Corporate Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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We will reach out to confirm your appointment time. In the meantime, complete your FAA MedXPress form so you arrive ready.
Location
On airport property at KGRR
Pilot Medical Exams PLLC now operates from a new, dedicated office located on airport property at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our updated location offers the same convenient airport access pilots rely on, with the added benefit of a private, purpose-built office space.
Pilot Medical Exams PLLC
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)
4521 Corporate Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Get directions
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)
4521 Corporate Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Mapping services may not accurately locate our building. Please follow these directions carefully.
- Enter the main airport entrance on 44th Street
- You will see the first road on the right, which leads to the Amway Aviation Hangar (this is where our office used to be — do not turn here)
- Continue past the hangar entrance
- Take the second road on the right — Corporate Drive SE
- Drive approximately 0.4 miles
- Park near 4521 Corporate Drive SE
Questions
Common questions
What do I need to do before my FAA medical exam?+
Complete the FAA MedXPress form (FAA 8500-8) online before your appointment. You will receive a confirmation number that must be presented at your exam.
How much does a pilot medical exam cost?+
First, Second, and Third Class FAA medical exams are $210. The FAA-approved EKG add-on is $50. We accept cash, check, or credit card.
Do you perform EKGs on site?+
Yes. We provide on-site FAA-approved EKGs for First Class medicals, along with color vision testing, so you complete everything in a single visit.
Can you help with a special issuance or a complex medical history?+
Yes. We assist with complex FAA medical issues and special issuance cases, acting as your liaison for faster resolutions.
Do you examine student pilots?+
Yes. We perform initial medical certifications for student pilots as well as renewals for First, Second, and Third Class certificates.
