Welcome to Calvert Internal Medicine Group, your premier destination for DOT physicals in Prince Frederick, MD. Our practice goes above and beyond to provide convenient and comprehensive healthcare services, including evening hours to accommodate your busy schedule.
When you visit us for a DOT physical, you have the unique advantage of being seen by your regular primary care physician, someone who knows your health history and can offer personalized care. As a full-service healthcare provider committed to continuity of care, we ensure a seamless experience from your DOT physical to any follow-up needs.
With our in-house lab facilities and LabCorp agents on-site, we streamline the process of bloodwork, offering efficient and integrated services all under one roof.
If you need to schedule a DOT physical or are looking for a primary care provider in Prince Frederick, MD, look no further than Calvert Internal Medicine Group. Schedule your physical with us today.
The 2014 Federal Guidelines require you to provide more detailed information about your health conditions, as well as more oversight by doctors who specialize in treating those conditions.
Print out this DOT Medical Examination Report(opens in a new tab) and fill out the first page before your appointment. Reviewing it will help you understand the health conditions considered significant to commercial driving.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to ensure that all required documentation is completed.
Here is what you need to bring to your exam:
Diabetic drivers cannot be on needle-injected insulin. Diabetes controlled through a diet or oral medication is permitted. Additionally, a driver’s blood pressure must be under 140/90, otherwise, a temporary license or no license will be issued, depending on the blood pressure values at the exam.
Use of controlled substance prescriptions may even with a certification letter prevent you from obtaining a license since examiners are instructed to fail anyone whose medical care interferes with safe driving. If you take any controlled substance prescription, you may want to check with your prescribing physician about safer alternatives before your exam. If you see any health care provider routinely for this condition, you will need a letter of clearance for commercial driving from that provider to be considered for licensure.
Prescription medication to control blood pressure is permitted. If you have high blood pressure, see your treating doctor before the exam to ensure it is well controlled.
If a driver has any history of a heart problem, including coronary artery disease, valve disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, congenital heart defect, or any past heart surgery or procedure, you will be required to provide the medical examiner with records that may include stress test (performed within the last 12 months), echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, vascular studies, or other pertinent tests, along with a release from the driver’s cardiologist stating that he/she is “cleared to drive a commercial motor vehicle without restrictions.” See your cardiologist before the exam to obtain these.
The Department of Transportation also requires clearance from treating physicians for drivers who have been diagnosed with the following conditions:
DOT exams are generally not covered by health insurance. However, it is important to check with your insurance provider beforehand to verify. If you are self-paying, please contact us for more information about payment options.
Appointments are easy to make with Calvert Internal Medicine Group. If you’re a new patient, simply call our office at 410-535-2005. For returning patients, you can easily make an appointment online through our website or your Patient Portal.