DOT Physicals in Medford, MA

Serving greater Boston
Call 617-591-4660

DOT Certification in Medford, MA

At CHA Occupational Health, our doctors are trained and certified to perform DOT physical exams for people with commercial driver's licenses (CDL). We are located at One Cabot Road in Medford, MA and serve people from across greater Boston. 

Call today 617-591-4660  |  Open Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm


What you need to know

Federal regulations require anyone applying for a CDL or holding a CDL to pass a Department of Transportation physical exam. You must pass this exam at least every two years. Once you pass the exam, you have 24 months before you must retake it, unless you have certain health problems.

CHA Occupational Health makes it easy and convenient for you to get a DOT exam:

> We are located off Rt. 93 in Medford, MA, making it easy to get here from Boston and the entire metro-north region. This includes Arlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Revere, Somerville, and other nearby cities and towns.

> Now offering same-day appointments. Call 617-591-4660 to find a time that works for you. 

> If you are an employer, and you need DOT exams on an ongoing basis for your employees, please call us and explain your needs. We would be happy to help. 

Payment: 

> DOT physicals are not covered up front by insurance and will require direct payment for your visit (cash or credit card). 

What to Expect During the Exam

During a DOT exam, our providers will check your blood pressure, do a vision and hearing test, review your medical history, and perform a hands-on exam to check your:

  • Eyes (including a vision test) 
  • Ears (including a hearing test)
  • Heart
  • Lungs (breathing) 
  • Back/Spine
  • Arm/Legs (range-of-motion, strength and reflexes)
  • Hernias  
  • Overall Wellbeing
  • A urinalysis is also part of the exam. This is not a drug test. It looks for blood, sugar, or protein in the urine.

What to Bring to the Exam

Make sure you bring the following documents and items to your appointment for your DOT physical:

  • Photo ID; Current Drivers License 
  • Medical records
  • List of medications, including strength and dosage, for both prescription and over-the-counter drugs
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hearing aids
  • Copy of your most recent stress test (for heart conditions)
  • Copy of your latest sleep test results (for sleep apnea)
  • Contact information, including names, phone numbers, and fax numbers for all your doctors
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