High Altitude Health and Wellness
Health services for airman, air traffic controllers, and flight students
Health. Focus. Strength.
High Altitude Health and Wellness, managed and owned by Dr. Nicole McDermott, provides Roaring Fork Valley residents and visitors efficient, focused, and quality care. Dr. McDermott is specialized in FAA Medical Clearance for airmen, air traffic controllers, and flight students which allows for safe air travel from Aspen, Grand Junction, Eagle, Denver, and beyond!
FAA Medical Clearance
Dr. Nicole McDermott is designated to administer Class 1, 2, 3 and ACTS exams.
You must complete form 8500 before your appointment and bring your CONFIRMATION NUMBER with you.
If you have a Special Issuance (SI), please bring all paperwork related to your SI. This includes any letters from the Federal Aviation Administration, medical records from treating physicians, and any recent test results and lab results related to your SI.
If you have a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA), bring all paperwork related to your SODA.
FAA Exam and Consultation Fees
FAA Exam: $300
FAA Exam 18 and under: $225
EKG: $60
Consultation: $300/hour, billed in 15 minute increments
Dr. Nicole McDermott, MD
Dr. Nicole McDermott graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed an internal medicine internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO, and graduated from the anesthesiology residency program at the University of Colorado before practicing anesthesia in Denver, CO. In 2008, Nicole and her husband, Dr. Robert McDermott, and their children moved to the Roaring Fork Valley. Nicole practiced anesthesiology at Valley View Hospital for 12 years until in 2019. After being approached by some local airman, she became an Aviation Medical Examiner in order to support the airman, air traffic controllers, and students in the area. She is excited to assist airmen complete their medical exam requirements conveniently in the valley.
Address
Physical
Willits HealthCare, 350 Market Street, Specialty Suite, Basalt, CO 81621
Mailing
PO Box 2751, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Phone
970-445-3104