Aviation Medicine

EMC Hospital's Aviation Medicine Specialists are physicians who specialize in assessing, maintaining, and improving the health of individuals involved in aviation and the aeromedical environment. Aviation medicine is not only for pilots and flight crew, but also for aviation personnel, prospective pilots, and individuals requiring health evaluations related to safety and fitness for aviation.

Before providing an assessment or recommendation, EMC Hospital's Aviation Medicine Specialist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation through a medical interview, physical examination, visual and hearing assessment, cardiac and pulmonary examination, neurological and psychological evaluations as needed, and supporting examinations such as an EKG, laboratory tests, audiometry, spirometry, x-rays, and other examinations according to medical standards and needs. The results of this evaluation help determine the individual's fitness level and safety in carrying out aviation activities.

At EMC Hospital, Aviation Medicine Specialists provide a variety of services, including aviation medical examinations, fit-to-fly evaluations, pilot and cabin crew screenings, post-illness or injury health assessments, evaluations of balance disorders, hearing disorders, vision disorders, sleep disorders, fatigue, work stress, and other medical conditions that can impact safety and performance in the aviation environment. They also provide education on air travel health and risk prevention during flights.

EMC Hospital's Aviation Medicine Specialist services include aeromedical consultations, regular medical examinations, fitness-for-flight assessments, aviation health education, fatigue and jet lag management, and coordination of medical care with other specialists when necessary. This approach aims to ensure the safety, performance, and long-term health of individuals involved in aviation activities.

This service is supported by modern diagnostic facilities and collaboration with cardiologists, pulmonologists, ENT specialists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, medical rehabilitation specialists, and other specialists. With a multidisciplinary approach, EMC Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive, accurate aviation medicine services that are focused on the safety and health of individuals.

Consult an Aviation Medicine Specialist at EMC Hospital immediately if you require an aviation medical examination, a fit-to-fly evaluation , a post-illness or surgical assessment before returning to flying, experience any symptoms that may affect your flight activities, or require health advice during air travel. Appropriate evaluation and treatment can help ensure safety, maintain fitness, and support optimal performance in the aviation environment.