When you apply for a green card in the U.S., you usually need to have a medical examination. The exam must be done by a doctor who is authorized by USCIS. USCIS designates certain doctors (also known as civil surgeons) to perform the medical exam required for most green card applicants. Enter your address or ZIP code to find a doctor near you: https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor

Immigration medical examinations performed outside the United States and its territories must be done by a panel physician. Panel physicians are different from civil surgeons. Panel physicians are designated by the Department of State and provide immigration medical examinations required as part of visa processing at a U.S. Embassy or consulate abroad. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/medical-examination.html