What is required for your DOT physical at Mid-South DPC ?

1. All patients must register a new patient chart by clicking this link New Patient Enrollment , you will be asked to select a membership based on age but you will not be charged a membership fee. (This allows us to create you a patient chart and reach out to schedule your appointment)

2. All drivers should bring the following:

•  A  list of ALL of your medications, including the doses and your doctors’ names and addresses

•  Complete page one of the exam (driver’s portion). The form can be downloaded under the forms tab above.

Drivers requiring eyeglasses, contacts, or hearing aids:

•   Bring your glasses, contacts, or hearing aids

•  You will be required to pass a vision and hearing test

Drivers with high blood pressure:

•   Your blood pressure MUST be below 140/90 during your exam

Drivers with heart-related issues:

•  Bring a letter from your cardiologist indicating you are safe to drive a DOT vehicle

•  Bring results of any stress test, ECHO cardiogram, or other testing completed within the past two years

Drivers taking the blood thinner Coumadin (Warfarin):

•  Bring a recent INR (blood level and clearance) letter from your physician

Drivers with diabetes:

•   Your blood sugar should be managed

•   Bring the most recent lab test results for Hemoglobin A1C (HgAIC) and any other records related to your diabetes

Drivers who have suffered a stroke, brain tumor or have a seizure disorder:

•  Bring a letter from your neurologist stating your medical history, medications, and current neurologic/psychiatric status

  Drivers with sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine:

•  Bring readings from your machine documenting use or a letter from your sleep specialist

•  Bring at least 90 days of readings

Drivers taking medications that cause sleepiness or are FDA controlled substances: 

•  Bring a letter from your and medical records from your physician regarding the safety of driving a DOT vehicle while using these medications

Drivers with permanent loss of use in an arm or a leg:

•  Bring a letter from your from your physician describing the injury and if you have any work restrictions due to the injury

•  You may have to pass a Skilled Performance Examination in order to qualify for your DOT card