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Best civil surgeons in Buffalo, NY for green card medical exams
- 3 civil surgeons ranked
- 4.5 average Google rating
- 421 reviews analyzed
Looking for a civil surgeon in Buffalo for your green card medical exam? You are in the right place. If you file Form I-485 inside the United States, USCIS requires an exam by a designated civil surgeon, and the results go on Form I-693. Our list below ranks Buffalo area clinics using Google Maps ratings and review counts, so you can compare local options in one place.
Buffalo has a handful of clinics that do immigration medical exams, including options in Cheektowaga and in the city itself. Ratings and review counts are a starting point, not a promise. Before you book, confirm the doctor is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon using the Find a Civil Surgeon tool on uscis.gov. Then ask about the fee, wait times and what to bring.
Top 3 civil surgeons in Buffalo
Northeast Medical, PC - Cheektowaga
A medical clinic in Cheektowaga with a 4.7 rating from 399 Google reviews, one of the most reviewed options in the Buffalo area. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
3003 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225Opening hours
Monday 08:30-17:00 Tuesday 07:00-18:00 Wednesday 08:30-17:00 Thursday 08:30-13:00 Friday 08:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Niagara Medical Management Consultants
An occupational health service in Buffalo with a 5.0 rating from just 4 reviews. No website is listed and Saturday hours are not shown, so call ahead to confirm details.
227 Highland Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14223Great Lakes Physician Services
An occupational health service in Buffalo with a 3.7 rating from 18 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
462 Grider St Ste 116, Buffalo, NY 14215Opening hours
Monday 08:00-16:00 Tuesday 08:00-16:00 Wednesday 08:00-16:00 Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-16:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
How we ranked these civil surgeons
We collected civil surgeon and green card medical exam results from Google Maps around Buffalo and removed government offices and unrelated businesses. Each listing gets a score based on its Google rating, adjusted for the number of reviews so a few 5-star reviews do not outrank hundreds of strong ones. Listings that also show up in Google's top results get a small boost. Paid placements are always labeled "Sponsored" and never change the ranked list. Read our editorial policy.
Designations can change. Before you book, confirm the doctor with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool.
Tips for booking your exam in Buffalo
- Check the doctor on the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool before you book. Only designated doctors can complete Form I-693.
- Ask what the total fee covers. Each Buffalo clinic sets its own price, and lab tests or vaccines may cost extra.
- Book early. Blood test results can take a few days to two weeks, and the civil surgeon must sign the form no more than 60 days before you file.
- Bring your passport, vaccine records, a list of current medicines and any past chest X-ray results. Keep the sealed I-693 envelope closed.
Civil surgeons in Buffalo: FAQs
How do I find a civil surgeon for Form I-693 in Buffalo?
Start with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool on uscis.gov and search your Buffalo ZIP code. Then compare local clinics by rating and review count, like the list above. Call ahead to confirm the office still does immigration exams, ask about the fee and wait time, and check that the doctor can sign your form inside the 60 day window.
Who is the most known civil surgeon in Buffalo?
There is no official ranking of civil surgeons, and USCIS does not publish a best list. The clinics above are ordered by Google ratings and review counts. That shows who gets the most attention locally, not who is best for your case. Pick a designated doctor who answers your questions clearly and fits your filing timeline.
What is the difference between a surgeon and a civil surgeon?
A general surgeon performs operations. A civil surgeon is a doctor USCIS designates to do immigration medical exams, and that work is mostly a physical exam, lab tests, vaccines and paperwork. Many civil surgeons in Buffalo are family doctors or internists who do not operate at all. The title comes from USCIS, not from surgical training.
How much does a green card medical exam cost in Buffalo?
USCIS does not set the price. Each civil surgeon sets their own fee. Nationwide, total cost commonly runs from about $200 to $500 or more, depending on lab tests and how many vaccines you need. Health insurance often does not cover it. Ask Buffalo clinics for the full price in writing, including extra lab or vaccine charges.