Immigration medical exam
USCIS Immigration Medical Exam in Sacramento
Apollo Physicians performs USCIS immigration medical exams in Sacramento. Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and completes Form I-693 at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823. You can check the designation on the USCIS website. Call 916-236-5800 to book your exam and ask what to bring.
Quick facts
- Practice
- Apollo Physicians, a family medicine practice
- Phone
- 916-236-5800
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Price
- Initial self-pay visits start at $65.
- Appointments
- Same-day and next-day appointments
- Telemedicine
- Telemedicine visits for patients in California.
- New patients
- Accepted
What is Form I-693?
Form I-693 is the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires it for many green card applicants. Only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it.
Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon at Apollo Physicians.
Who needs the exam?
Most people applying for a green card while in the United States need an exam by a civil surgeon, and some other applicants do too. USCIS decides who must have one. Check the current Form I-693 instructions on uscis.gov or ask your immigration attorney.
What to bring
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your vaccination records, if you have them
- Records of past medical conditions or treatment that apply to you
- Any documents your immigration attorney or USCIS told you to bring
Vaccines
USCIS sets the vaccine requirements, and they depend on your age and your past vaccines. The civil surgeon reviews your records and tells you if any vaccines are missing. Bring your vaccination records so the review can be as complete as possible.
How to book
- Call Apollo Physicians at 916-236-5800.
- Say that you need an immigration medical exam for Form I-693.
- Ask what to bring and what is available.
- Come to 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form I-693?
Form I-693 is the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires for many green card applicants. A USCIS-designated civil surgeon completes it after your exam. Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, is a civil surgeon at Apollo Physicians. Read the current instructions on uscis.gov.
Who needs an immigration medical exam?
Most people applying for a green card while in the United States need an exam by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, and some other applicants do too. Your situation decides it, so check the Form I-693 instructions on uscis.gov or ask your attorney. Apollo Physicians performs the exam; call 916-236-5800 to book.
Is Apollo Physicians a USCIS-designated civil surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon at Apollo Physicians, 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento. You can confirm the designation with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool on uscis.gov. Call 916-236-5800 to book an immigration medical exam.
What should I bring to my immigration medical exam?
Bring a government-issued photo ID, your vaccination records if you have them, any records of past medical conditions or treatment that apply to you, and the documents your immigration attorney or USCIS told you to bring. Call Apollo Physicians at 916-236-5800 to confirm what to bring before you come.
Which vaccines are needed for Form I-693?
USCIS sets the vaccine requirements, and they depend on your age and past vaccines. The civil surgeon reviews your records and tells you if any vaccines are missing. Bring your vaccination records to Apollo Physicians and check the current Form I-693 vaccine list on uscis.gov. Call 916-236-5800 to ask about your vaccines.
What happens after the immigration exam?
After the exam, the civil surgeon completes Form I-693 and returns it to you. Follow the current USCIS instructions on how and when to submit it, because the rules can change. Check uscis.gov or ask your immigration attorney. Call Apollo Physicians at 916-236-5800 with questions about booking your exam.
Do I need an appointment for an immigration medical exam?
Booking is by phone. Call 916-236-5800 to book your immigration medical exam with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Same-day and next-day appointments are offered for patients, but ask the office what is available for immigration exams. Say that you need Form I-693 when you call so the office can tell you what to bring.
Where can I get an I-693 immigration medical exam in Sacramento?
Apollo Physicians offers USCIS immigration medical exams in Sacramento at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, in South Sacramento, with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. The office is next to Highway 99 and about 12 minutes from Elk Grove. Call 916-236-5800 to book your exam.
Sources and references
Medical review
Medical review: Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Last reviewed: November 12, 2026.
This page is general information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, talk to a clinician or call 916-236-5800. In an emergency, call 911.