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How can I obtain a medical certificate for a Visa O-A without expensive tests?
My doctor does not want to sign the medical certificate required for Visa O-A.
Any advice or suggestions on getting medical certificate signed without having expensive tests and x-rays? I live in Florida, but I think I read some people did it via tele-health?
I requested the signature from my primary care doctor...but she freaked out saying she can not sign it without running blood tests and x-rays for the "tuberculosis, elephantiasis, leprosy, drug addiction, and third step of syphilis."
Any advice or suggestions on getting medical certificate signed without having expensive tests and x-rays? I live in Florida, but I think I read some people did it via tele-health?
I requested the signature from my primary care doctor...but she freaked out saying she can not sign it without running blood tests and x-rays for the "tuberculosis, elephantiasis, leprosy, drug addiction, and third step of syphilis."
Answer summary
A user is seeking advice on obtaining a medical certificate necessary for a Thailand Visa O-A, as their primary care doctor in Florida refuses to sign it without conducting expensive tests. Community members provide various suggestions, including using telehealth services, visiting walk-in clinics, or seeking a different doctor who may be more lenient. Some shared their own experiences successfully obtaining the certificate with minimal fuss, while others discussed the general challenges faced in Florida regarding healthcare and obtaining necessary documentation for visas.
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Paul ********
Pay the money
Ruth *******
@Paul *******
I will just say that I hope you can find happiness in some other way than trying to make other people unhappy.Ruth *******
@Paul *******
Are you serious? Do you even know what a troll is? You’re the one who is attacking someone for not wanting to pay thousands of dollars and expose themselves to completely unnecessary radiation. I can’t speak for Chris, but as a two-time cancer survivor, I certainly would not want to do this either. I’m glad he is asking the question, so please go away, TROLL!Paul ********
@Ruth *******
Pickleball??? Really Ruth *******
@Paul *******
relevance? Precisely the example of trolling.
Chris *****
OP@Paul *******
pay what money?? Nobody is expecting the doctor to work for free. LolPaul ********
@ChrisCho ***********
Cry Baby Chris *****
OP@Paul *******
I’m sure happy that you have great advice to contribute in this forum. Paul ********
@ChrisCho ***********
Stop Dreaming n GET A LIFE Chris *****
OP@Paul *******
ummm...okay. Thank you for the kind words of support from one foreigner to another 🤣
John ********
I got mine done at a walk in clinic in Panama City Beach Florida
Patrick ************
Or just make one up it’s not like they check
Eric *******
Just try it with different doctors until you find one willing to sign this thing. That's what I would do bro.
Austin *********
You can fly to the philppines and spend a week...enjoy and pay a doctor $20. And have him sign
Ken ***********
@Austin ********
the Philippines is not open to tourists.William *******
Florida,what a disaster that place is. I believe Thailand doesn't want people from Florida. So don't worry. Stay home.
Chris *****
OP@William ******
the election...oh man...now that’s a mess! 🤯William *******
@ChrisCho ***********
I lived in Hua Hin for a year. Kao TaoWilliam *******
Chris *****
OP@William ******
a lot of crazy things happen in Kao Tao 😱🤪William *******
You go for work or entertainment, vacations?
Chris *****
OPVacation
William *******
@ChrisCho ***********
do u go to Thailand oftenChris *****
OPPM sent
Ruth *******
@ChrisCho ***********
Love ChiangMai...Hate Florida, especially the doctors. lol. I think someone already said it, but just look for another doctor. What part of florida are you in? I went to several doctors in Florida and:1) They seemed to only be in it for the money
2) They sure didn't stick their necks out for anything
3) They most certainly didn't think at all for themselves...it was rather scary.
Worst case, look for a doctor outside of Florida...I'm completely serious. I left Florida in April because I needed medical treatment and I surely wasn't going to get it there in the midst of the pandemic (William-I went to CA, in fact, lol). If you happen to be in PBC, I would make a couple suggestions of possibilities, but overall...really not digging FL.
Chris *****
OPYes to Chiang Mai and Hua Hin
Chris *****
OP@William ******
where you from?William *******
@ChrisCho ***********
The Great State of California!William *******
@ChrisCho ***********
oh man, you and I can't get connected I'm from The San Francisco Bay Area. Go SF Giants, Warriors and Raiders. I do partake in a 9er game now and then. I do like The Lakers but I hate The Dodgers with a passion. The funny thing is I've moved to SoCal and live in Ventura County area and really like it but, I'm surrounded by Dodgers Fans. YUK!I try to spend 3 to 6 months of the year in Thailand. Met a great gal and built a house in Surin, North East Thailand. Although we travel around beach communities around the Country. Maybe we can meet there one day. No entry now. Have to wait and see how the election goes. Has alot to do with Thailand allowing us in. Now Americans are banned as far as I know. I'll be going as soon as it opens up.
Chris *****
OP@William ******
LA Lakers and LA Dodgers!!! 👍🏼👍🏼Chris *****
OP@William ******
great...😱William *******
Get a new doctor. Thats ridiculous.
Robert ********
I did mine in the U.K. the NHS GP surgery were not interested. The local private hospital of course wanted to do the full shabang of tests £££. In the end I emailed a copy to a private GP practice and he laughed and said come and see me. He just eyeballed me, listened to my chest and signed it. £100. I mean honestly any Dr should be able to eyeball those types of chronic conditions. They wouldn’t send you for tests without suspecting something so why insist on tests to prove nothing?
Nigel *********
@Robert *******
hi mate have to get FFT soon, where did you get yours???Robert ********
@Nigel ********
hi. I have never done a FTT just my original visa medical in Winchester. *********************************
Chris *****
OP@Robert *******
yes all good and valid points. I agree!
Brian ***********
I submitted a letter signed by a doctor
Good morning
Would the Doctors letter in this example be acceptable:
Headed Note Paper or Name & address of practise
Date 15 April 2019
Doctors Name………………………………………………………………………..
Medical Licence Number………………………………………………………..
Issued on day…………………Month………………….A.D…………………….
To who it may concern
I have examined the medical records of Mr
Mr. has been registered at this medical practise since 1 September 1998
I can confirm that I have found that Mr. has never been diagnosed or treated for any of the following diseases.
LEPROSY
TUBERCULOSIS
ELEPHANTIASIS
DRUG ADDICTION
THIRD STEP OF SYPHILIS
Mr. is in good physical and mental health and free from any defect
Signature…………………………………………….M.D
Name in Print……………………………………..
Regards
Must be stamped with practice stamp as well, try this. The embassy in London UK accepted it
Good morning
Would the Doctors letter in this example be acceptable:
Headed Note Paper or Name & address of practise
Date 15 April 2019
Doctors Name………………………………………………………………………..
Medical Licence Number………………………………………………………..
Issued on day…………………Month………………….A.D…………………….
To who it may concern
I have examined the medical records of Mr
Mr. has been registered at this medical practise since 1 September 1998
I can confirm that I have found that Mr. has never been diagnosed or treated for any of the following diseases.
LEPROSY
TUBERCULOSIS
ELEPHANTIASIS
DRUG ADDICTION
THIRD STEP OF SYPHILIS
Mr. is in good physical and mental health and free from any defect
Signature…………………………………………….M.D
Name in Print……………………………………..
Regards
Must be stamped with practice stamp as well, try this. The embassy in London UK accepted it
David ********
@Brian **********
perfect
Tom ********
UW medicine virtual clinic. $49 done online via cam. Put that you are in Oregon. Can’t remember docs name but will check and add later. Got the cert in about 10 minutes. Was accepted just fine. Doc is John Kang. Just a few questions and you have your cert. does for many Thais and spouses. You have to make an account on the app after you download it.
Tom ********
What kind of visa are you trying to get? I am not familiar with all the different ones. I came over with my Thai wife so I did the spouse of Thai national. All I needed was a COE, not an extensive examination.
Chris *****
OPRetirement O-A visa
Ruth *******
@Kathy ***************
I know that. I was saying I wanted more information on what one needs to do due to COVID, but thank you for thinking I am not over 50 🙂 
Kathy ****************
Have to be over 50
Ruth *******
@ChrisCho ***********
I didn't think you could enter on an OA visa right now. If you can, I'd like more info. Chris *****
OP@Tom *******
I did do UW medicine virtual clinic with Dr John Kang. He said he can do Fit to Fly cert that’s required for COE...but can not do the medical certificate required for O-A visa that states I don’t have elephantitus, drug addiction, leprosy, TB
Stan *******
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Kathy ****************
My doctor looked at it and laughed and signed for both of us try going to one of the MinuteClinic somewhere and see if you can get that done the only problem is there nurse practitioners or they told me that you can go to a chiropractor because technically they're doctors
Kathy ****************
And who really knows about syphilis
Joe ******
@Kathy ***************
money spinner. Kathy ****************
@J**
exactly they should just sign it if you go in for an office visit they can look at you and tell you that you don't have elephantitis
Adam *********
No help to you but my Dr looked at it , laughed and signed it in a minute (in Australia). Known Dr for long time btw.
Evan ********
having lived in Thailand lots, I no longer have a local GP in Australia and had a terrible time trying to get a Dr to sign it. As a last resort, I asked my specialist Dr and he agreed. All of them wanted to do tests etc and the cost would have been thousands plus weeks of waiting!
It’s interesting to note that the Thai Embassy in Canberra, who issue the A-O visa’s, said they would accept a Thai signed medical certificate made within 3 months. I had planned to get it here in Thailand just before a visit back to Australia for a new application.
It’s interesting to note that the Thai Embassy in Canberra, who issue the A-O visa’s, said they would accept a Thai signed medical certificate made within 3 months. I had planned to get it here in Thailand just before a visit back to Australia for a new application.
Zzyzx *******
@Adam ********
my Dr. did the same, and he told me to have a nice tripPaul ********
Pay the Doctor
Ruth *******
@Paul *******
There's a difference between paying the doctor and the cost of the tests that the doctor is asking for in the U.S. They're looking for thousands of dollars worth of testing (remember, U.S. medical care sucks)Chris *****
OP@Paul *******
yes...I know the doctor does not work for free. Lol
Dave ******
I would like to know this as well. I live in Arizona.
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