Germantown Primary Care Associates conduct DOT and Immigration physicals

Types of physicals conducted by Germantown Primary Care Associates

The physicians at Germantown Primary Care Associates in Germantown, Maryland can conduct any type of health physical you may need. We are experts in assuring all criteria are met, including the very stringent requirements of the DOT and immigration physicals.

Our doctors specialize in the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and the Immigration physical examination.  Both of these physical examinations have very detailed criteria, requiring certain areas of expertise. 

The requirements for DOT physicals

Before someone can get their commercial driver’s license, they must pass a DOT physical.  This physical determines if a potential driver is physically capable of safely driving.  The basic requirements of DOT physicals include vision, hearing, blood pressure check, diabetes and blood sugar check, drug test for schedule 1 drugs, and a cardio stress test if the applicant has any history of cardiac disease or issues.  

The requirements for Immigration physicals

In order to obtain permanent visa status within the United States, individuals must first pass an immigration physical conducted by a U.S. civil surgeon.  These physicals determine if they have any diseases or conditions which would make them ineligible for permanent immigration status.  Germantown Primary Care Associates’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Manbir Takhar is a certified U.S. Civil Surgeon authorized to perform immigration physicals.  The requirements of the immigration physical include a basic physical exam, testing for syphilis, evaluation of the full medical history, checking for immunizations, testing for tuberculosis, and chest x-rays, if necessary.

Germantown Primary Care Associates in Germantown, Maryland provides both DOT and Immigration physicals. Call Germantown Primary Care Associates today to schedule an appointment for any of these types of physicals.