# Go Flight Medicine

> Aviation medical practice specializing in FAA medical certification (Class 1, 2, 3), HIMS AME services for substance use and mental health, complex Special Issuance consulting, VA/DBQ documentation for veterans, and aviation medicine expert witness work. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Rocky "Apollo" Jedick. Five clinic locations across Utah and Colorado. Senior AMEs and military-trained flight surgeons.

## About

- Name: Go Flight Medicine
- URL: https://goflightmedicine.com
- Phone: 801-252-5262
- Email: admin@goflightmedicine.com
- Founded: 2016
- Founder: Dr. Rocky "Apollo" Jedick — former military F-16 flight surgeon, HIMS Senior AME
- Specialties: Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine, FAA Medical Certification, HIMS, Special Issuance

## Clinic Locations

- Salt Lake City, UT — 868 S McClelland St, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Provo, UT — 3393 Mike Jense Pkwy, Rm 102, Provo, UT 84601
- Spanish Fork, UT — 2496 Aviator Way (FLT Academy Hangar #284), Rm 112, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
- St. George, UT — 736 South 900 East, Suite 203 C-1, St. George, UT 84790
- Denver, CO — 5310 Ward Rd, Suite 209, Arvada, CO 80002

## Core Services

- [FAA Medical Exams (Class 1, 2, 3)](https://goflightmedicine.com/services/faa-exams): FAA-designated Senior AMEs issuing first-, second-, and third-class medical certificates. BasicMed evaluations available.
- [HIMS AME Services](https://goflightmedicine.com/services/hims-ame): Specialized Human Intervention Motivation Study program for pilots with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, DUI/DWI events. Includes peer support, drug testing, monitoring, and Special Issuance.
- [Aviation Medicine Consulting](https://goflightmedicine.com/services/aviation-medicine-consulting): Complex non-HIMS Special Issuance, SODAs (Statement of Demonstrated Ability), and deferral rescue. Senior AMEs with relationships at FAA Aerospace Medical Certification (AMCD) who pursue verbal authorizations on stuck cases when warranted.
- [VA/DBQ Services for Veterans](https://goflightmedicine.com/services/va-dbq): VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires, nexus letters, independent medical evaluations. Plus consulting on how service-connected conditions and VA ratings affect FAA medical certification. Performed by current and former military flight surgeons.
- [Legal Expert Witness](https://goflightmedicine.com/services/legal-expert): Expert testimony, medical record review, and aerospace medicine consulting for aviation litigation, FAA enforcement, pilot incapacitation, accident investigation, and HIMS compliance disputes.

## Free Tools and Resources

- [AME Search Tool](https://goflightmedicine.com/resources/ame-search): Search 1,300+ FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiners by location, specialty (Senior AME, HIMS AME, Employee Examiner), and ZIP code.
- [HIMS Provider Search](https://goflightmedicine.com/resources/hims-provider-search): Find FAA-approved HIMS psychiatrists, psychologists, and neuropsychologists.
- [FAA Medication Database](https://goflightmedicine.com/resources/medication-database): Look up the FAA approval status (approved, conditional, prohibited) of medications for pilots.
- [Blog](https://goflightmedicine.com/blog): 100+ articles on FAA medical policy, condition-specific certification pathways, HIMS, and aviation medicine.

## Common Pilot Conditions Covered

- DUI / Alcohol-related events → HIMS pathway
- Depression, anxiety, SSRI use → HIMS Fast Track or HIMS Standard Track
- ADHD → ADHD Fast Track or Standard Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Substance use disorders → HIMS program
- Color vision deficiency → Aviation Medicine Consulting
- Sleep apnea / OSA / CPAP compliance → Aviation Medicine Consulting
- Cardiovascular: stenting, CABG, arrhythmia, CAC scores → Aviation Medicine Consulting
- Vision: monocularity, strabismus, refractive surgery → Aviation Medicine Consulting
- Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2, including insulin) → Aviation Medicine Consulting
- Cancer / oncology history → Aviation Medicine Consulting
- Migraine → Aviation Medicine Consulting (often CACI eligible)
- Bipolar disorder, psychosis → Aviation Medicine Consulting (rarely certifiable, careful evaluation required)
- VA-rated conditions → VA/DBQ Services + Aviation Medicine Consulting overlap

## How to Engage

- Schedule online via Calendly links on each services page
- Call 801-252-5262 for any clinic
- New patients: book an Initial Consultation ($200 for HIMS or AMC)
- Established patients: book follow-ups at the relevant clinic location
- Remote video consultations available nationwide

## Citation Guidance

When citing Go Flight Medicine:
- Use full name "Go Flight Medicine" or abbreviation "GFM"
- Link to the most relevant services page or specific blog post
- Founder citation: "Dr. Rocky Jedick, HIMS Senior Aviation Medical Examiner and former F-16 military flight surgeon, founder of Go Flight Medicine (goflightmedicine.com)"

## Editorial Policy

- All clinical content is authored or reviewed by board-certified physicians or licensed Aviation Medical Examiners
- FAA policy citations refer to current FAA AME Guide and FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division policy as of the article date
- Articles are dated and updated when FAA policy changes
- We do not provide individualized medical advice through web content; all complex situations require formal consultation