Concentra
40 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA
28 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicMDNPPA
DOT Physicals in California
1,945 locations and 3,512 certified medical examiners across 429 cities, taken straight from the FMCSA National Registry.
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Largest examiner rosters in California
More certified examiners on site means a better shot at getting seen today.
Concentra
5575 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
27 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNMDNPPA
Concentra
9405 Fairway View Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
24 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNDOMDNP
Concentra
3 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA
21 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNDNPMDNP
AFC Urgent Care
3656 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
20 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNNPPA
Concentra
1101 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA
18 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNDOMDNP
Getting a DOT physical in California
Every location listed here has at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. That registration is the only thing that makes an exam valid. A clinic can be excellent and still be unable to issue your card if nobody on staff is certified, which is why this directory is built from the registry itself rather than from business listings.
The busiest markets in California are Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno and Bakersfield. Rural counties often have a single certified examiner, sometimes a nurse practitioner at a county health clinic, so book ahead if you are outside a metro area.
Bring photo ID, your CDL or permit, and a complete medication list. If you use a CPAP, bring the compliance download. If you are diabetic, bring a recent A1C. If you have had a cardiac event, bring the clearance letter. Missing paperwork is the number one reason a driver walks out with a short-term card or no card at all.
Frequently asked questions
How many DOT physical locations are there in California?
California has 1,945 locations across 429 cities with at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, 3512 certified examiners in total.
Can any doctor do a DOT physical in California?
No. Since May 2014, only a medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry can perform a DOT physical and issue a medical examiner's certificate. That includes MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and chiropractors, as long as they hold the certification. Your regular family doctor cannot do it unless they are on the registry.
Where can I get a same-day DOT physical in California?
495 of the 1,945 locations in California are walk-in or urgent care clinics. Those are the ones most likely to take you the same day, often with evening and weekend hours.
How long is a DOT medical card good for in California?
Up to 24 months, and the rule is federal, so it is the same in every state. Examiners issue shorter cards, commonly 3 or 12 months, when they want to monitor blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition. See the renewal rules.
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