If you’re searching for a “civil surgeon locator,” you’re looking for one specific thing: a doctor USCIS has actually designated to perform the Form I-693 immigration medical exam — not just any physician. This guide explains how the official locator works, and how to confirm a designated civil surgeon near Miami Gardens.
What Is a Civil Surgeon, and Why Does It Matter Who You Pick?
A civil surgeon is a physician USCIS has specifically designated to perform the Form I-693 immigration medical exam for green card and adjustment-of-status applicants. This designation is not automatic — a doctor cannot simply decide to offer this exam. USCIS reviews and approves specific physicians in each area, and only their exams count toward your application.
Using a doctor who is not a USCIS-designated civil surgeon means your Form I-693 will not be accepted, and you will need to repeat the exam — losing the time and money already spent.
How the Official USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator Works
USCIS maintains its own online locator tool where you can search for designated civil surgeons by ZIP code. This is the authoritative source — the only way to be certain a specific doctor currently holds an active civil surgeon designation is to check that USCIS tool directly, since designations can occasionally change.
When using the locator, search using a ZIP code near where you actually want to be seen, and confirm the practice’s current address and phone number before booking, since some directory listings online are outdated.
PassQual Health: A Designated Civil Surgeon in Miami Gardens
Dr. Hendry Perez Pascual, MD, at PassQual Health in Miami Gardens, is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. He performs the complete Form I-693 exam in one visit, for one flat, all-inclusive price of $190 per person — covering the exam itself, required labs, and vaccination-record verification.
Same-week appointments are typically available, and the exam is offered in both English and Spanish. Serving Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, and the surrounding area.
What to Bring When You Book
- A valid photo ID
- Your vaccination records, if you have them
- Any relevant medical history documentation
- A list of current medications
For the full walkthrough of what the exam covers, see our immigration medical exam page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the USCIS civil surgeon locator the only reliable source?
It’s the only source directly maintained by USCIS, so it’s the most authoritative one to check. Third-party directories can be outdated or list doctors whose designation has changed.
Can any doctor perform my I-693 exam?
No. Only a physician USCIS has specifically designated as a civil surgeon can perform an exam that USCIS will accept. Your regular doctor, even if excellent, cannot do this unless they hold that specific designation.
Is Dr. Pascual a USCIS-designated civil surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Hendry Perez Pascual, MD, is designated by USCIS to perform Form I-693 exams, based at PassQual Health in Miami Gardens.
How much does the exam cost at PassQual Health?
$190 per person, all-inclusive — the exam, required labs, and vaccination-record verification, with no separate add-on fees.
Book Your I-693 Exam
Call PassQual Health at 786-677-9922 or book your I-693 exam online. We’re open Monday–Saturday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, at 18706 NW 67th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33015.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal or immigration advice. Civil surgeon designations are determined and maintained by USCIS; always verify current designation status directly with USCIS before relying on any listing, including this one. Call PassQual Health at 786-677-9922 with questions about scheduling your exam.