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Originally Posted by fenix1
(Post 2670852)
Would you recommend Dr. Smith as someone who can & will advocate effectively with the FAA in working through past issues toward the initial issuance of a First Class Medical?
Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Stephan Kramer (Frisco) in this same capacity? I’m grateful for any insight you all may have, given AA’s significant presence in the DFW area. |
Many thanks and I absolutely plan to speak with Dr. Chien. If it ends up being beneficial, I may even travel up to Illinois and have Dr Chien do my actual exam (ie, function as the AME). However, I’ve also read that sometimes it’s of greater benefit to have Dr Chien remain in the role of my consultant with a local AME actually doing the exam; since the AME really represents the FAA at the end of the day, this framework lets Dr Chien be entirely my advocate. I plan to bring everything above the line in my situation (ie, full disclosure) and I’m still doing the research to figure out which option (Dr Chien as actual AME...OR local AME with Dr Chien consulting/advocating for me) will be my best option.
When it comes to a local AME, my current perception is that Dr. Kramer might be a better fit for my situation (although I’ve discovered no adverse info on Dr Jones at all). But, in many ways, I still don’t know what I don’t know and, frankly, that’s scary. Any input on either Dr Kramer or Dr Jones remains greatly appreciated!
Originally Posted by MrObvious
(Post 2674351)
You might want to shoot Dr chien an email first if it's gonna require advocating with the faa. His websites aeromedicaldoc.com I believe, he's the best there is and he'll email you back real quick and it's free to consult.
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Been seeing Dr Fried in Dallas for almost 30 years. He’s old (80s), expensive, and takes time off on occasion, but he’s the bomb!
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Originally Posted by fenix1
(Post 2674468)
Many thanks and I absolutely plan to speak with Dr. Chien. If it ends up being beneficial, I may even travel up to Illinois and have Dr Chien do my actual exam (ie, function as the AME). However, I’ve also read that sometimes it’s of greater benefit to have Dr Chien remain in the role of my consultant with a local AME actually doing the exam; since the AME really represents the FAA at the end of the day, this framework lets Dr Chien be entirely my advocate. I plan to bring everything above the line in my situation (ie, full disclosure) and I’m still doing the research to figure out which option (Dr Chien as actual AME...OR local AME with Dr Chien consulting/advocating for me) will be my best option.
When it comes to a local AME, my current perception is that Dr. Kramer might be a better fit for my situation (although I’ve discovered no adverse info on Dr Jones at all). But, in many ways, I still don’t know what I don’t know and, frankly, that’s scary. Any input on either Dr Kramer or Dr Jones remains greatly appreciated! |
Originally Posted by fenix1
(Post 2670852)
Would you recommend Dr. Smith as someone who can & will advocate effectively with the FAA in working through past issues toward the initial issuance of a First Class Medical?
Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Stephan Kramer (Frisco) in this same capacity? I’m grateful for any insight you all may have, given AA’s significant presence in the DFW area. I believe APA Aeromedical might be your best first point of contact. They maintain lists of doctors like you describe, down to which doctor is an expert with which type of medical issue. That'd be my starting place. |
Originally Posted by fenix1
(Post 2674468)
Many thanks and I absolutely plan to speak with Dr. Chien. If it ends up being beneficial, I may even travel up to Illinois and have Dr Chien do my actual exam (ie, function as the AME). However, I’ve also read that sometimes it’s of greater benefit to have Dr Chien remain in the role of my consultant with a local AME actually doing the exam; since the AME really represents the FAA at the end of the day, this framework lets Dr Chien be entirely my advocate. I plan to bring everything above the line in my situation (ie, full disclosure) and I’m still doing the research to figure out which option (Dr Chien as actual AME...OR local AME with Dr Chien consulting/advocating for me) will be my best option.
When it comes to a local AME, my current perception is that Dr. Kramer might be a better fit for my situation (although I’ve discovered no adverse info on Dr Jones at all). But, in many ways, I still don’t know what I don’t know and, frankly, that’s scary. Any input on either Dr Kramer or Dr Jones remains greatly appreciated! |
Thank you
I can’t thank you all enough for the help!
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