Can a regular Doc revoke a medical?

[OState597]

Looking for any info regarding seeing a regular "Doc" i.e. family practice, about an issue that has been affecting me somewhat lately, but not in a way that is hindering my flying. In other words...My question is, Does a non-AME doctor have any control over my Medical if he doesn't like the issue I'm seeing him about? I know it is very common for professional pilots to see one doctor for the FAA Medical, and another doctor for everything else (as do I). I just don't want him to worry too much about my profession, and just stick to the issue I came in for. Thanks for any tips!

 

[Cpt Oveur]

Medical records cannot be divulged without you signing a release, and you usually have to specify who you are releasing your records to. Remember, you're not supposed to exercise your medical certificate if you KNOW that there is an issue that would prohibit you from flying. So don't keep flying with whatever condition until your medical is up for renewal.

However, I think most pilots on here would agree to keep your AME seperate from your primary care doctor.

 

[GravityHater]

But you probably did sign a release that they can share your records at some point during your processing, you know "multiple forms on a clipboard, sign here".
Most md's would not make the effort to learn you are a pilot or how your condition would affect your medical AND then notify the FAA aeromedical branch....but it could happen.
So I keep my docs separate from my FAA medical doc, and I dont tell me other docs I am a pilot. If I ever get a disqualifying condition I self-ground and I decide how and when to notify them. Maybe it doesn't make a big difference but I am in control, not them.

 

[jmreii]

Looking for any info regarding seeing a regular "Doc" i.e. family practice, about an issue that has been affecting me somewhat lately, but not in a way that is hindering my flying. In other words...My question is, Does a non-AME doctor have any control over my Medical if he doesn't like the issue I'm seeing him about? I know it is very common for professional pilots to see one doctor for the FAA Medical, and another doctor for everything else (as do I). I just don't want him to worry too much about my profession, and just stick to the issue I came in for. Thanks for any tips!

Just make sure thats all you are doing and not trying to hide something that would have otherwise grounded you. keep in mind with this computer age you are in, you also have insurance companies and private investigation agency that share information because of their connections. example; I know joe in records at blueshield. good luck.

 

[midlifeflyer]

Looking for any info regarding seeing a regular "Doc" i.e. family practice, about an issue that has been affecting me somewhat lately, but not in a way that is hindering my flying. In other words...My question is, Does a non-AME doctor have any control over my Medical if he doesn't like the issue I'm seeing him about? I know it is very common for professional pilots to see one doctor for the FAA Medical, and another doctor for everything else (as do I). I just don't want him to worry too much about my profession, and just stick to the issue I came in for. Thanks for any tips!

Your regular doc doesn't have any direct say over your medical and ethical and privacy considerations prevent him for passing on information without your permission (I don't know whether there are exceptions for "known danger" situations).

But, aside from the requirement that you report diagnosis of certain conditions on the next application, being diagnosed with a disqualifying condition requires you to medically ground yourself.

If that's the issue, you are looking at a future problem.