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At 21st Century Pain Management, we proudly provide FAA Second-Class and Third-Class Flight Physicals for pilots, aircrew, flight attendants, student pilots, UAS operators, and aviation personnel who require medical certification for safe flight operations.
Under the care of Junaid Kamal, MD, your FAA exam is conducted with accuracy, professionalism, and full compliance with aviation safety standards.
With two convenient locations — 2404 Smith Ranch Rd, Suite #200, Pearland, TX 77584 and 6534 Greatwood Pkwy, Unit A, Sugar Land, TX 77479 — pilots and aviation staff across South Houston have easy access to required FAA medical evaluations.
Whether you are a commercial pilot, private pilot, student pilot, or airline professional, our goal is to help you stay medically certified, healthy, and ready to fly.
We provide only the following FAA certifications:
Required for:
• Commercial pilots
• Flight engineers
• Flight navigators
• Certain UAS operators
Ensures pilots meet medical standards required for commercial operations.
Required for:
• Private pilots
• Recreational pilots
• Student pilots
• Certain air traffic controllers
A straightforward exam ideal for entry-level and general aviation pilots.
Note: We do NOT offer First-Class FAA Medical Certificates.
Following FAA regulations, Dr. Kamal performs a full health review to ensure you meet the medical standards for flying. This includes:
• Near & distant vision
• Color vision
• Depth perception
• Peripheral vision
• With/without corrective lenses
Simple audiology test to confirm adequate cockpit communication.
• Blood pressure
• Heart rate & rhythm
• Cardiac symptoms
• Reflexes
• Balance
• Motor coordination
As required by FAA guidelines.
Review of:
• Respiratory system
• Musculoskeletal health
• Mental health
• Medication use
• Past FAA certificates
• Medications
• Surgical history
• Medical conditions
If additional testing is needed (e.g., EKG), Dr. Kamal will guide you step-by-step.
Clear, accurate certification options to match your aviation needs.
• Pearland, TX
• Sugar Land, TX
Perfect for pilots across South Houston, Richmond, Missouri City, Manvel, Greatwood & Sienna.
We know pilots’ schedules change — we stay flexible.
Every exam meets FAA’s required medical standards.
We help organize documentation if you have a condition needing FAA review.
Your evaluation remains confidential and efficient.
Some pilots may need additional FAA documentation. Common examples:
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Anxiety/depression
• Sleep apnea
• ADHD
• Vision disorders
• Post-surgery conditions
• Medications requiring FAA clearance
We help you understand what is required and support you through the process.
To keep your exam quick and easy:
• Government ID
• Glasses or contacts
• List of medications
• Previous FAA certificates
• FAA MedXPress confirmation number
• CPAP compliance report (if needed)
• Any Special Issuance documents
We assist with FAA paperwork and verify your MedXPress submission.
Discussion of medications, past concerns, and current health.
All FAA-required tests performed in-clinic.
Most pilots receive their certificate the same day, unless the FAA needs additional documentation.
Our FAA medical exams are available for:
• Commercial pilots
• Private pilots
• Student pilots
• Recreational pilots
• Corporate pilots
• Flight instructors
• Flight engineers
• Flight navigators
• Air traffic controllers
• Flight attendants
• Airline staff needing medical clearance
If your aviation role requires medical certification — we’re here to help.
Your medical certification is essential to your aviation career.
Whether renewing, applying for the first time, or managing a condition requiring FAA review, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience at both locations.
📍 Pearland Location
2404 Smith Ranch Rd, Suite #200
Pearland, TX 77584
📍 Sugar Land Location
6534 Greatwood Pkwy, Unit A
Sugar Land, TX 77479
📞 Call: 832-614-9845
🕘 Flexible scheduling for pilots, crew & airline staff
✈️ Stay compliant. Stay healthy. Stay cleared to fly.

Pain makes an impact. Pain takes a toll. It hinders your life and takes you away from the things that you love. But 21st Century Pain Management specialists want to help.
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