About Diamond Heart HEALTHCARE SERVICES PHYSICAL EXAMS

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Diamond Heart Healthcare Services provide truck drivers with a full D.O.T work up. A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination must be conducted by a licensed "medical examiner" listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry. A DOT physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner's certificate for less than 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure. If the medical examiner finds that the person, he/she examined is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the medical examiner will furnish one copy of the results to the person who was examined and complete a Medical Examiner's Certificate. 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A DOT PHYSICAL:

During a DOT physical, a CME will check your vital signs, review your medical history, and perform a required hands-on physical examination that includes (but is not limited to):

General appearance

Eyes

Ears

Mouth and throat.

Heart

Lungs and chest

Extremities

Nervous system

Hernias

Back and spine 

The CME will issue you a medical examiner’s certificate (MEC) – also called a DOT medical card – when you meet the DOT physical requirements. Without a valid DOT medical card, you can lose your CDL.

As of 2023, CMV drivers with insulin treated diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2) and/or monocular vision must meet updated standards to be certified. Forms for these exemptions must be completed at least 45 days before the DOT exam is performed.

You must pass all DOT physical requirements to be cleared for your DOT health card.

We offer same-day sports physicals to ensure your child or teen can safely take the field! We are in Henry County, which is always just around the corner. book ahead via call for a sports physical today! If a team or camp requires a completed medical form, bring it along for a signature. After a brief exam and medical history review, we'll have you on your way! With a sport physical our providers will check vitals, vision, joints, and flexibility, as well as review a patient’s medical history. A short fitness assessment may also be conducted to identify any possible limitations on physical activity. During a fitness assessment of a sports physical, providers will examine the ears, nose, throat, heart, lungs, and abdomen. These exams help to create a picture of overall cardiovascular health and aid in recommending any limitations on physical activity. Medical history is just as important as a physical exam. Understanding past illnesses, surgeries, or conditions such as asthma will help in making recommendations to prevent health issues that may pop up when participating in athletic activities. Minors require a parent or legal guardian present at time of visit. If the athlete is under the age of 18 & does not have a parent or legal guardian present, Piedmont Urgent Care will not treat the patient.

Any additional lab tests or services will result in additional charges.

*Please note that we do not offer “certificates of immunization” (these copies should be obtained from the administering healthcare provider). *