US Civil Surgeons

Editorial policy

Last updated November 13, 2026.

Our promise

Our rankings and guides are written to help applicants, not advertisers. Money never buys a higher rank. Every paid placement is labeled "Sponsored" and shown in its own box, apart from the ranked list.

Where our data comes from

  • Business names, addresses, phone numbers, hours, Google ratings and review counts come from public Google Maps results for searches like "civil surgeon immigration medical exam", "green card medical exam" and "immigration lawyer" in each city.
  • We also look at Google's top 10 web results for "best civil surgeon in [city]" to see which practices are most visible.
  • We remove government offices, duplicate listings and businesses that do not match the category.

How we score listings

  1. Rating weighted by reviews. We use a Bayesian average, so a clinic with a 4.8 rating from 400 reviews ranks above one with a 5.0 from three reviews.
  2. Search visibility. Listings that appear in Google's local pack or top 10 web results for the city get a small boost.
  3. Consistency. Listings that show up for more than one related search get a small boost.
  4. Completeness. A website, published hours and a claimed Google profile add a very small boost.

We refresh the data regularly and show the update date on each page.

Civil surgeon designation

Being on our list does not mean a doctor is currently designated by USCIS. Designations can change. Always confirm with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool before booking. Sponsored civil surgeons are checked in that tool before their listing goes live.

Immigration lawyers

Lawyer lists are not referrals or endorsements and may count as attorney advertising in some states. Check any lawyer's license with the state bar. Sponsored lawyers must show an active license before their listing goes live.

How we write guides

Our guides are written in simple English and checked against official sources such as uscis.gov and the USCIS Policy Manual. We use writing tools, including AI, to draft content, and our editors review it for accuracy before publishing. Guides are general information, not medical or legal advice.

Corrections and removals

Spot a mistake, or want your practice updated or removed? Email editorial@uscivilsurgeons.com or use our contact form. We review requests within five business days.