About Dr. Crinnian
Training
- University of Arizona, M.D. Class of 1990
- Internal Medicine Residency, St. Joseph's Hospital-Phoenix
- Neurology Residency, Barrow Neurological Institute
Medical Credentials
- Board Certified, Neurology, ABPN & NBPAS
- Past Medical Director, National Air Ambulance, Phoenix Div.
- FAA Designated Senior Medical Examiner
- Lead Neurohospitalist, HonorHealth, Scottsdale
Aviation Credentials
- Airline Transport Pilot Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor (Gold Seal) Airplane, Instrument, Multi-engine
- Flight Engineer, Turbojet
- Ground Instructor, Advanced, Instrument
- FAA FAASTeam Lead Representative
- FAST Lead Pilot-Formation
Aviation Organizations
- Mooney Caravan, President, past Director of Flight Operations
- Red Star Pilots Association, Flight Surgeon
- Experimental Aircraft Association, Medical Adviser, speaker
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Industry Adviser
Aerospace medical services
FAA Medical Certification
Prior to visit complete MEDXPRESS and bring confirmation number to visit: https://medxpress.faa.gov
First Class Medical Certificate
- ATP
- Duration 12 months under age 40, 6 months over age 40
- Requires ECG once between age 35 and 40, then yearly at age 40
Second Class Medical Certificate
- Commercial Pilots
- Duration: 12 months
Third Class Medical Certificate
- Private/Student/Recreational Pilots
- Duration: 5 years under age 40, 2 years over age 40
Value added AME Services
Additional services beyond the basic "flight physicial"
Special Issuance
- Special Issuance-Initial review
- AASI
Basic Med Exam
- FAR Part 68
- Download Basic Med form from AOPA and complete prior to visit
Aerospace Medical Consulting
- Individualized to airman's issues
- Review of medical documentation
- Determine course of action for certification goals
ECG services are outsourced to local Cardiologist, we transmit the recording directly to the FAA
Aeromedical Consulting
An aviators health is more complex than periodic flight physicals. Any number of health, environmental, and lifestyle issues have the potential to ground any pilot. Dr. Crinnian welcomes the opportunity to discuss in confidence evolving health/medical issues with pilots and outline a course of action to rectify the issue before they become a problem.
If your group wishes a presentation, please call or e-mail
Aeromedical Education
Dr. Crinnian has lectured extensively at local and national aviation seminars of medical and flight safety topics. Having a foundation in both aviation and medical education, he is well suited to present a dynamic presentation on aeromedical issues and physiology.