Doctor Familiar with the SCCA Physical

[anthony1k]

In preparation for my novice permit I'm looking for a physician who is familiar with the SCCA physical exam (racer?). I travel from NYC to Albany often. Any physician to recommend within this corridor? Also, what is a customary fee for this physical?
Thank you in advance.
Anthony

[Greg Amy]

Anthony-

The SCCA physical form is very self-explanatory and requires no special skills or comprehension. It's all basic stuff that they do on a daily basis. Pick your favorite doctor and they should have no problems taking care of you. I did my last one at the local walk-in clinic.

Costs of physical exams will vary by doctor, but you expect something in the range of $75-150.

[dickita15]

greg is right this is not a big deal. I call my hmo and ask for a appointment for a "sports physical" that way the help does not get all tense.
dick

[theracinglawyer]

I'M GETTING CLOSE TO THE EDGE WITH THIS ONE. MAKE SURE THEY GIVE YOU THE COLORED BLIND TEST. Most Colored Blindness is found in Males. And when they give you a vision test it is the one item they skim over. Not all Doctors but a few. I know what the forms says.
Good Luck

[anthony1k]

Thank you all for the advice. I especially like the line about having a "sports physical". I'll be using it when I schedule an appointment with my PCP.
Anthony

[gran racing]

The nurse / assistant laughed as she told me to run in place for 30 seconds. That felt kinda weird having her watch me run nowhere.

I would drop off the form before the scheduled visit. That way they know exactly what you need and there are no surprises.

[WIZARD Racing]

I am a truck driver, so every 2 years I have to get a DOT physical. The last time I had to get one, I brought the SCCA Physical form with me & asked the doc if he could fill it out at the same time. He had no problem with it. So I guess the company I work for is now paying for my SCCA physiclas also.

Buddy
#58 ITA- 91 Escort GT

[gran racing]

My standard work insurance covers 1 physical per year - I would imagine that most insurance companies would...