Dr. Gitlin is a designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). AME’s provide a vital role in promoting aviation safety for pilots
and passengers alike through excellence in aero-medical certification of pilots.
A commercial pilot and certified flight instructor, flying since 1985, with a successful record in
aerobatic competition, Dr. Gitlin has both a personal understanding of a pilot’s aero-medical
concerns and an intimate knowledge of the requirements for pilot medical certification by the
FAA. Dr. Gitlin currently flies a Russian aerobatic Sukhoi 29, and a Canadian T6/Harvard as
well as a Cessna 310.
If you are a pilot, Dr. Gitlin can perform first, second or third class medical examinations,
depending on your requirements, and ability to meet current FAA medical standards. Dr. Gitlin
has an excellent working relationship with the Regional Flight Surgeon’s (RFS) office and the
Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD), so can also assist with complex medical
certification cases requiring a special issuance (SI) should the need arise.
Prior to your Aviation Medical Examination with Dr. Gitlin, please go to :
https://medxpress.faa.govand establish an account for yourself - Remember to bring in your confirmation number to your appointment.
