Can a regular Doc revoke a medical?

[OState597]

To anyone that can help...I posted this in the Medical forum of FlightInfo...but the traffic seems heavier here.

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!

 

[Midnight Flyer]

I would venture to say "no". He (or she) has nothing to do with the faa (unless, obviously, they're an AME)

 

[JAFI]

I'm not sure an AME can "revoke" a medical. I'd bet they can make a phone call and have OKC medical revoke it though....

The non AME Doctor can make the same phone call....

 

[ProFracPilot]

I believe the FAA gives us all just enough rope to hang ourselves with regarding this issue. Part 67 basically says as long as you do not have a medical condition that is disqualifying, and you don't falsify information on your medical application, you're good to go. This does not mean that you'll go from one flight physical to the next without a disqualifying condition. My personal physician knows what I do for a living and has little understanding of the medical certification requirements for my profession. However, if he found something that he thought might put me or my crew and passengers at risk should I fly, he'd certainly make that point - to me. What I did with this information would be between me and my conscience (and perhaps the FAA if I didn't make the right choice).

 

[340drvr]

I'm not sure an AME can "revoke" a medical. I'd bet they can make a phone call and have OKC medical revoke it though....

The non AME Doctor can make the same phone call....

What JAFI said. Just be very careful, do a search for "Cape Air, diabetes, pilot, jail" I think OKC is very serious about this stuff!

 

[retired guy]

Why would you discuss the fact that you even have a medical certificate with any doctor? The less that they know about you and your job, the better off you will be. And, this is certain...the AME is not your friend. When you do have to get your medical renewed, find an easy one.

 

[ProFracPilot]

Why would you discuss the fact that you even have a medical certificate with any doctor? The less that they know about you and your job, the better off you will be. And, this is certain...the AME is not your friend. When you do have to get your medical renewed, find an easy one.

What you advocate is certainly an option. Pilots who lived in CMH had Dr. Adrion and Dr. King available for years. If you were breathing, you were 1st class. I'd call these guys "old school". Both of them were suddenly uninvited from the AME party - albeit for a laundry list of issues not necessarily related to flight physicals. However their sudden departure left more than one pilot scrambling for a "new - old school" AME. This type of AME has become as rare as hens teeth.

Another option is to work with a highly respected AME who is not only a pilot advocate, but has direct connections with OKC. That's my guy, and he gets called if I have any questions regarding my medical fitness. He has demonstrated a sincere interest in seeing me keep my 1st class (no waiver) medical.

Here's some light reading on a related subject:

http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2008/080325pilot.html

 

[Axel]

The true answer to the question is written on the back of your medical certificate.