FAA Medical Guide
Des Moines, Iowa
MedXPress walkthrough and Des Moines-area AME directory
This guide walks Vertical Vision Flight Academy students through the FAA MedXPress application and helps you choose and contact an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) in the Des Moines area.
Quick Start
- Create your MedXPress application and save your confirmation number.
- Choose an AME office below or verify one through the FAA AME Locator.
- Schedule directly with the office and bring your records to the exam.
How to Schedule Your FAA Medical
Complete MedXPress
Go to medxpress.faa.gov, create your account, and complete the FAA medical application before contacting the AME office.
Save Your Confirmation Number
After submitting the application, keep your confirmation number. The AME will need it at your appointment.
Choose an AME
Select an office from the directory below or verify current FAA-designated examiners through the FAA AME Locator.
Schedule With the Office
Some offices offer online booking while others require a phone call. Use the scheduling links or call options below.
Bring What You Need
Bring your photo ID, MedXPress confirmation number, and any medical records or medication details the AME office asks for.
Des Moines-Area AME Offices
Contact any of these offices directly to book your FAA medical exam.
Iowa Aviation Medical Exams
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Scheduling
- Online booking available
- Notes
- Good option if you want a simple online scheduling flow
Jordan Creek Family Medicine
Dr. Dawn Schissel, MD
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Scheduling
- Call to schedule
- Notes
- Senior AME listed for Class 1, 2, and 3 exams
Broadlawns Medical Center
Dr. Matthew Brown, MD
- Location
- 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA
- Scheduling
- Call to schedule
- Notes
- Senior AME listed for Class 1, 2, and 3 exams
The Iowa Clinic
- Location
- Urbandale, IA
- Scheduling
- See the clinic's FAA physicals page
- Notes
- Confirm provider, location, and booking instructions directly with the clinic
Before your appointment, complete your FAA MedXPress application at medxpress.faa.gov and confirm current examiner status through the FAA AME Locator.