FAA Aviation Medical Examinations
Due to the unprecedented current shortage of AME services in this area I can no longer perform third class medical examinations or student exams for part 61 flight training. I encourage current third class pilots to transition to Basicmed exams that can be performed by your family doctor.
If you are in need of a third class medical or BasicMed exam Dr. Michael Strestanski has availability you can contact him at 614-975-1003. If you are a professional pilot or enrolled in a part 141 program you can schedule a first or second class medical on this website.
Effective Jan 1 2025 color vision testing will no longer be required for airmen who hold a current FAA medical certificate without a color vision restriction. Those airmen that have previously traveled to my office for alternate color vision testing are finally relieved of that burden.
New applicants for FAA medical certificates will need to pass one of three computerized color vision tests - the Waggoner CCVT or Rabin Cone Contrast Test or the Colour Assessment and Diagnosis (city-occupational.co.uk) After Jan 1, 2025 all airman wishing to upgrade from a class 3 certificate to a class 1 or 2 certificate will need to take one of the three new color vision tests. Please note that if you have any color deficiency it would be unlikely to pass any of these new required tests.
Senior Aviation Medical Examiner - Serving professional Pilots across Ohio
Located on the field at Ashland County airport (3G4) and Lorain Co. Airport (KLPR) our goal is to support the aviation medical needs of professional pilots in a relaxed office setting and make the medical certification process as painless as possible. We work with the FAA Great Lakes Regional Flight Surgeons Office and the FAA Aviation Medical Certification Division when necessary to reduce delays involving complex aeromedical issues, provided those issues do not impact aviation safety concerns. While our special interest is providing convenient appointment scheduling to and advising professional pilots regarding aviation related healthcare issues we provide the same service to general aviation pilot as well as the schedule permits. If you are a not a professional pilot please call the office to schedule to check availability.
The Staff
Ray Steinhauser MD
- Senior AME
- Provides first class medicals
- Contracted with the FAA to perform ATC medical certification
- Commercial pilot and aircraft owner
- Former USAF Flight Surgeon
- Personally performs all aspects of your exam including blood pressure, color vision screening, visual acuity, and audiometric testing when required
- Member of the Civil Aviation Medical Association, AOPA, and previous contributor to the Journal of Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine
- Susan Steinhauser RN
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