London Ontario's Aerospace Medicine Clinic

Transport Canada Medical Examinations

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Aerospace Medicine Consultant Services

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London Ontario's Aerospace Medicine Clinic

Transport Canada Medical Examinations

and

Aerospace Medicine Consultant Services

Learn More

Book an Appointment

About Sirek Aerospace Medicine

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional aerospace and occupational medicine services to our clients and patients, ensuring safe, healthy, and productive aerospace communities and work environments.

Our Expertise

Dr. Sirek is board certified in Canada and the United States. He holds an academic appointment at Western University and is a Flight Surgeon for the Canadian Forces. Dr. Sirek has extensive experience in providing a wide range of aerospace and occupational health services including medical exams, injury and ailment management, return to flight recommendations, and expert consulting services.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing our pilots with the highest quality of care and assessment. We strive to leverage technology and the latest medical information to keep you flying

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment?

Please use the following link to access our self-service booking tool. Once you book, you will recieve a series of emails that outline all of the steps you need to complete prior to your examination.

What types of services do you offer?

We offer Transport Canada Aviation Medical Examinations, aerospace medical consults as well as full service consulting services to industry.

I can't see any appointments in the booking tool

To ensure fair availability, appointments only become available 3 weeks in advance. Please ensure that you are using the correct appointment type and if nothing is showing, consider checking again the following Monday.

How long is my appointment?

We typically book appointments in 30 minutes blocks to allow sufficient time to discuss any issues that may arise. That being said, depending on the complexity, your appointment may take longer if required.

What should I bring to my in-person appointment?

When arriving at your appointment, you will need:

Any medications (which includes any over the counter medications) that you are currently using
Your pilot license document booklet or driver’s licence
Your current medical or ADB
Your most recent eyeglasses prescription (if applicable)
Your glasses and/or contact lenses (if applicable)
Any recent EKG, audiograms or other testing from your physicians
Copies of any medical documents from treating physicians

Do you provide virtual services?

Yes, under the current Transport Canada CARs exemption (CAME-002-2025), telemedicine or virtual examinations remain possible. Pilots interested in virtual renewals should review CARs Standard 424 and the appropriate CARs exemption.

It is important to note that virtual medicals do not have the standard validity periods. All medical certificates renewed by telemedicine, regardless of the category, have a maximum validity period of 12 months. The validity periods are:

The validity period of a medical certificate renewed by telemedicine is until the first day of the month that follows a 12-month period after the date of the telemedicine consultation, but,
if the applicant is 60 years of age or older, or is 40 years of age or older and is conducting a single-pilot operation with passengers on board, the validity period of a medical certificate renewed by telemedicine is until the first day of the month that follows a 6-month period after the date of the telemedicine consultation.

What category of medical do I need?

In general, the medical category you need depends on what your flying plans are.

Category 1 medicals are required for a commercial pilot's license.

Category 2 medicals are required for air traffic controllers.

Category 3 medicals are typically held by private pilots.

Category 4 medicals are typically for a student pilot permit, recreational permit or for ultralights.

There are more specifics which can be found on the Transport Canada Aviation Medicine Website. If you still aren't sure, an aviation consultation appointment can be booked to discuss your options with Dr. Sirek.

Will Transport Canada charge me?

Sometimes! Transport Canada charges for processing depending on various situations. Please refer to the Transport Canada Aviation Medicine Website for further details. Note: These fees are charged by Transport Canada directly and not by your CAME.

What are the validity periods for my medical?

What happens if my medical status changes or I get ill?

As detailed on the Transport Canada Aviation Medicine Website:

Once you hold an Aviation Medical Certificate, you must report any changes that could affect your medical fitness.

For example:

You must report any change to your medical status. You can do this by informing any Civil Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME)
You must tell any physician or optometrist that’s treating you that you're an aviation professional
You’re not allowed to exercise the privileges or your permit, licence, or rating if there’s a change in your health status that could affect your fitness to perform your duties. This includes illness, injury, or medications
You must “ground” yourself (not fly any kind of aircraft) for at least 28 days after using cannabis

Changes in your medical status could result in the temporary suspension of your medical certificate to reassess your medical fitness and allow for treatment and/or recovery. Recertification will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

How do I check the status of my medical or application?

To check the status of your medical certificate request, log into the Civil Aviation Medical Portal.

How long does it take to process my medical?

Your medical will be submitted to Transport Canada immediately by the office. Processing times by Transport Canada vary and will depend on your medical status. We can discuss estimates during your appointment.

Contact Us

Looking to book an appointment?

Book online using our self-service booking tool.

Please note that email is the preferred method of communication. Pilots should only contact the office by phone if specifically directed.

Sunningdale, London, Ontario, Canada

226-213-6700 aerospace@drsirek.ca

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06:30 p.m. – 08:00 p.m.

London Ontario's Aerospace Medicine Clinic

London Ontario's Aerospace Medicine Clinic

About Sirek Aerospace Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

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