Be Prepared: What to Bring to Your DOT Physical

Yes, at Restore Health Urgent Care, we strongly recommend that you bring a complete and accurate list of your current medications to your DOT physical examination. Providing this information allows our medical examiners to thoroughly understand your overall health and assess how your medications might impact your ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.

Certain medications—including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements—can affect your alertness, reaction times, and overall cognitive functioning. By having your medication list readily available, our medical team can accurately evaluate your fitness for driving, address any potential safety concerns, and determine if additional documentation or clarification from your prescribing physician may be necessary.

In some cases, our examiner may request a letter from your treating physician stating that your medications will not adversely affect your ability to drive safely. Being prepared with a comprehensive medication list streamlines the DOT physical process at Restore Health Urgent Care, reduces potential delays, and ensures a thorough, efficient, and accurate assessment of your health status.

At Restore Health Urgent Care, we strive to make your Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam experience convenient and efficient. If you’ve recently completed a vision or hearing test before your scheduled DOT physical, you may bring a printed copy of these test results with you to your appointment. Our DOT-certified medical examiners typically accept external vision and hearing test reports, provided they meet certain guidelines and are administered by qualified healthcare professionals.

To facilitate a smooth exam experience, please ensure your printed test report documents the following:

• Date of the vision or hearing examination
• Detailed results of the test
• The name and credentials of the healthcare professional who administered the exam

We recommend contacting Restore Health Urgent Care ahead of your DOT physical to confirm acceptance of your external vision or hearing reports. This proactive step helps streamline your exam process and can prevent unnecessary duplicate testing, saving you valuable time.

Please remember that our medical examiner conducting your DOT physical exam has the final authority to determine if your external reports are sufficient or if additional testing may be required. To ensure the accuracy and validity of your results, please bring recent reports—generally conducted within a timeframe acceptable to the examiner—to reflect your current vision or hearing status accurately.

We’re committed to providing you with high-quality, efficient care to help you meet your DOT physical requirements.

We understand you may wonder if documentation from a recent physical exam is necessary for your upcoming visit with us. Whether or not you’ll need to bring proof typically depends on factors such as when the exam was conducted, its relevance to your current medical concern, and whether it took place at our facility or elsewhere.

At Restore Health Urgent Care, we maintain electronic medical records (EMRs) that allow our providers quick access to your recent medical history, including any physical exams performed at our clinic. However, if your recent physical exam was done at another healthcare provider, clinic, or health system, we may request documentation. This helps us confirm the exam’s completion, ensures your medical history is current, and prevents unnecessary duplication of tests or procedures—saving you both time and resources.

We recommend contacting our office directly before your visit. Our Restore Health Urgent Care team will gladly inform you of any documentation needed and guide you through obtaining or sharing records from another provider if required. We’re committed to providing streamlined, efficient care, and clear communication about our documentation needs helps us better meet your healthcare goals.

We highly recommend bringing your previous DOT physical exam report to your upcoming appointment. Providing your prior DOT examination records allows our medical professionals to efficiently review your medical history and better understand your overall health status. Reviewing past documentation gives our team valuable insight into any previous health conditions, medications, or medical limitations noted during earlier exams, which can directly influence your current evaluation. Bringing your previous DOT medical records help us maintain continuity of care address any questions or concerns more effectively and ensure accurate and efficient documentation. By arriving prepared with your earlier DOT physical exam report, you can streamline your visit at Restore Health Urgent Care, allowing us to serve you promptly and thoroughly.

Additionally, having your previous DOT physical exam report on hand can help us identify any potential changes in your health since your last evaluation. This ensures that we can update your records accurately and address any new concerns that may arise. It also minimizes the need for repeated tests or questions, making the process faster and more efficient. We strive to provide a seamless experience for all our patients, and bringing your past DOT physical documentation is a simple step that can significantly improve the quality of care you receive during your appointment.

Being fully prepared for your DOT physical can save you time and help ensure a smooth examination process. At Restore Health Urgent Care, we make it easy for you to get everything you need ready in advance. Our expert team is here to guide you through the entire process, ensuring you meet all requirements without any hassle. For more information, contact us today or make an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1840 Eldron Blvd SE, Suite 1, Palm Bay, FL 32909. We serve patients from Palm Bay FL, Melbourne FL, Malabar FL, June Park FL, ​Grant-Valkaria FL, and surrounding areas. Walk-ins Welcome.