Attention commercial drivers who need a DOT physical! Dr. Lynn Owens at Owens Chiropractic serving San Diego, CA, provides a streamlined 3-step process for drivers seeking medical certification for their DOT medical card.
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Our Practice
Commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to get medical certification, make us their first choice for 3 reasons:
- Dr. Owens is a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and may issue valid DOT medical papers.
- At Owens Chiropractic serving San Diego, CA, our DOT medical cards are affordable.
- We have streamlined the process so drivers who visit us to remain compliant are in and out fast.
What to Expect From Our Streamlined 3-Step Process
To expedite the process of a DOT physical, you should expect the following:
Step 1: Complete the Medical Examination Report Form
This is the only paperwork that we will ask you to complete. With this form, you will supply your medical history, a list of your current medications, and your contact information.
Step 2: Examination
Dr. Owens, our DOT-certified provider, will perform a hands-on exam, including a heart and lung assessment, and checks for:
- Vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate.
- Vision test to assess color recognition, distance, and peripheral vision.
- Hearing test
- Range of motion
- Mobility, strength, and reflexes
- Neurological checks
- Overall well-being
- Urinalysis, which is not a drug test
Step 3: Signing and Uploading
Once you have successfully completed your history and exam, our team will finalize your paperwork. Dr. Owens will sign the necessary documentation, including your new DOT medical card, and this information will be uploaded to the National Registry as required.
What to Bring With to Your Appointment
To avoid delays in receiving your required DOT medical card, we ask our patients to bring the following to their appointment where applicable.
- Driver’s license or photo ID
- Glasses or contacts
- Hearing aids
- A full bladder for urinalysis
- Current medications list
- If you are a diabetic, your most recent hemoglobin A1C (Ha1C) result.
- A completed MCSA-5870 form, if you are an insulin-dependent diabetic. This form is obtainable on the FMCSA website and must be completed by your treating clinician.
- CPAP compliance log for the last 90 days if you have sleep apnea.
- Test results and a clearance letter from your specialist/s if you have a cardiac or neurological condition.
- INR readings for 12 months if you take a prescribed blood thinner.
Contact Us!
Dr. Owens at Owens Chiropractic serving San Diego, CA, offers an efficient DOT physical to help keep you on the road. Call us now at 619-265-9336 to schedule your appointment!