DOT & immigration exams
Certified exams, done right.
Dr. Yaskin is both a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon and an FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner — so your DOT physical and your immigration medical exam can be completed properly, in one trusted place, at any of our locations.
USCIS-Designated Civil Surgeon
Authorized to perform immigration medical exams and complete Form I-693.
FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner
Listed on the National Registry to perform DOT physicals valid nationwide.
DOT Physicals
The DOT medical exam (FMCSA) certifies that commercial drivers are physically fit to operate. Dr. Yaskin is listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, so your exam and certificate are valid nationwide.
Required for CDL holders and other drivers regulated by the FMCSA. Most exams are completed in a single visit, with your Medical Examiner’s Certificate issued the same day.
Download your form(s)
Fill out your portion ahead of time to make your visit faster.
What to bring
- Government-issued photo ID or driver’s license
- A complete list of current medications with dosages and prescribing physicians
- Glasses or contact lenses, and hearing aids, if you use them
- Diabetes: recent blood-sugar logs and your most recent A1c (insulin users: bring the completed MCSA-5870)
- High blood pressure: a recent log of readings
- Heart conditions: a clearance letter and records from your cardiologist
- Sleep apnea: your CPAP compliance/data report from the last 90 days
What to expect
- 1
Health history
You complete the driver health-history section of the Medical Examination Report (Form MCSA-5875).
- 2
Screening tests
Vision and hearing checks, blood pressure and pulse, and a urinalysis (sugar, protein, blood).
- 3
Physical exam
A head-to-toe physical covering eyes, ears, heart, lungs, abdomen, and neurological function.
- 4
Certification decision
Dr. Yaskin determines your certification status and term — up to 24 months, or shorter if a condition needs monitoring.
- 5
Your certificate
You receive your Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876); results are reported to the FMCSA National Registry. Give a copy to your employer and state licensing agency.
- DOT physicals are typically self-pay and not billed to health insurance.
- Bring records for any ongoing condition so we can certify you for the longest period you qualify for.
Green Card / Immigration Exams
The immigration medical examination (Form I-693) is required for most green-card applicants. As a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon, Dr. Yaskin can perform your exam, administer required vaccinations, and complete and seal your I-693.
Required for most applicants adjusting status to lawful permanent resident. Bringing your vaccination records helps you avoid repeating shots and keeps your costs down.
Download your form(s)
Fill out your portion ahead of time to make your visit faster.
What to bring
- Government-issued photo ID or passport
- Form I-693 — printed, with your portion completed (leave the signature for your visit)
- All vaccination and immunization records you have
- Records of any prior positive TB test, chest X-ray, or treatment
- A list of current medications and any significant medical history
- Payment for the exam, any required vaccines, and lab tests
What to expect
- 1
History & form review
We review your Form I-693, medical history, and vaccination records together.
- 2
Physical examination
A general physical exam as required by USCIS and the CDC.
- 3
Required testing
Screening for tuberculosis and other communicable diseases per current CDC requirements, using blood tests and/or imaging as needed.
- 4
Vaccinations
We review your records and administer any required vaccines you’re missing — your records help avoid duplicates.
- 5
Sealed I-693
Dr. Yaskin completes, signs, and seals your Form I-693 in an envelope. Do not open it — submit the sealed envelope to USCIS with your application.
- Immigration exams are typically self-pay and not billed to health insurance.
- Keep the sealed I-693 envelope unopened — USCIS will reject an opened form.
Questions before you book?
Call us and we’ll tell you exactly which forms and records to bring for your DOT or immigration exam — at any of our locations.