Driver health
Socorro Medical Clinic performs Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams, required for commercial drivers to obtain or renew a commercial driver's license (CDL). Exams are performed by Santos Aguirre, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, who is certified with the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. We serve drivers in Socorro, El Paso, Horizon City, and the surrounding area.
About this service
Know what the visit covers, who it is designed for, and how to arrive prepared.
The exam reviews your medical history and checks vision, hearing, blood pressure, and general physical condition against FMCSA standards. Depending on your health and driving qualifications, your DOT medical certificate may be valid for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or up to a maximum of 2 years.
Anyone who drives a commercial motor vehicle and needs to obtain or renew a CDL medical certificate, including drivers based in or passing through the El Paso area.
Bring a valid state ID, glasses if you need them, a list of your current medications in their original bottles, and any waiver you may have. Appointments aren't required, but they're strongly recommended — scheduled patients take priority over walk-ins.
Helpful answers
Common questions patients ask before scheduling this visit.
Still have a question? Call our team →A DOT physical is a medical exam required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial drivers to obtain or renew a commercial driver's license (CDL). It checks vision, hearing, blood pressure, and overall fitness to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
Yes. Santos Aguirre, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, is certified with the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Validity depends on your health and driving qualifications, and can range from 3 months, to 6 months, to 1 year, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Appointments aren't required, but they're strongly recommended — scheduled patients take priority over walk-ins.
$85.00.
A valid state ID, glasses if you use them, a list of your current medications in their original bottles, and any waiver you may have.
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