Sara L. Mendelsohn MD, MPH
Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine

Occupational and Environmental Medicine
International Travel Immunization
Certified Civil Surgeon, USCIS
    516 -  682 - 9142    Woodbury, NY                    631 - 246 - 9141   Stony Brook, NY
The USCIS Medical Examination

Medical Examinations are required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to verify good health  and admissibility to the United States. The Medical Examination may only be conducted by a physician who is designated as a Civil Surgeon by USCIS.

Please bring a photo ID (preferably passport) and vaccination records.  

               All Exams require 2 appointments

1st Appointment:
  • Physical  Examination     
  • Paperwork process will begin
  • Tuberculosis Testing (a chest xray will be necessary in the event of a positive skin test for tuberculosis)
  • Blood Testing for Syphilis (age 15 and over )
  • Review of vaccinations/ medical records


2nd Appointment:
  • Tuberculosis testing and lab review
  • Vaccination administration (if indicated)
  • Final paperwork if applicable