Cardiovascular Conditions: Cardiac clearance letter from a cardiologist within 12 months.
Boat Captain License Medical USCG Medical Exams and MRO Certified drug screens
Merchant Mariner Medical Exam for US Coast Guard Mariner Medical Certificate.
ATTENTION MARINERS
Important Update Regarding Your USCG Medical Exam!
The U.S. Coast Guard has rolled out a new digital process for processing your medical certificate in September 2026 with a mandatory new first step before you come to Broward Medical & Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic for your USCG Medical Exam (CG-719K).
NEW PROCESS REQUIREMENT:
You must initiate and complete your Medical Certificate Application sections online in the Navita™ Mariner Portal at https://navita.uscg.mil/s/ PRIOR to visiting our clinic.
How to prepare for your appointment with us:
- Go Online: Log into the NAVITA Mariner Portal using your Login.gov credentials.
- Start Your Application: Begin a new Medical Certificate application (Select CG-719K) and fill out your required personal and medical history sections online.
- Download, Print & Bring CG-719K: Print the pre-populated form generated by the system and bring it with you to Broward Medical & Urgent Care, Inc. (Note: If you do not have a printer, you can download it to your computer and email it to us at bmurgentcare@gmail.com and we will print it for you but please confirm that we have received it before you come to the office.)
- The Exam: Our experienced doctors and medical professionals will complete the physical exam, sign off on the required fields, and provide you with the finished paperwork.
- Final Submission: Return to the Navita™ portal to upload your signed exam packet and submit it directly to the National Maritime Center.
Broward Medical & Urgent Care’s experienced doctors and medical professionals have performed many thousands of USCG Medical Exams and MRO Certified Drug Screens.
We are conveniently located 5 minutes from Port Everglades, Las Olas and the Fort Lauderdale Airport and provide USCG medical exams Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and MRO Certified Drug Screens Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
FAQ's
What to Expect?
With over 15 years of experience performing thousands of USCG/Merchant Marine Medical Exams, the Medical Professionals at Broward Medical & Urgent Care are experts at the process. The medical exam is a painless and non-invasive comprehensive review of your health and typically takes 30-45 minutes.
As part of the of the medical evaluation, a drug test is often required. The drug test for the USCG can only be performed by a Certified Medical Review Officer at an approved facility using Federal Chain of Custody Forms and a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration approved laboratory.
How Long to Receive the Results?
The completed forms for the physical are generally available the same day where there are no complications. The results of the drug test are generally available in 2 business days after 3pm where there are no unforeseen delays.
Top 10 Medical Conditions That Can Cause A Delay Or Denial Of An Application For A Merchant Mariner Credential Or Medical Certificate Credential
If you have one or more of the following medical conditions, you will be required to provide supporting medical documentation from your treating physician outlined below. The Medical Professionals at Broward Medical & Urgent Care will address any issues you may have and help you through the process:
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C results within 6 months. If you do not have the test or your results are over 6 months old, BMUC can provide the test.
Psychiatric Disorders: Clearance letter from your treating physician within 12 months.
Sleep Disorders: Clearance letter from your treating physician within 12 months.
Impaired Hearing: Clearance letter from your treating physician within 12 months.
Seizures: Clearance letter from your treating physician within 12 months.
Vision Requirements: May require a letter from an ophthalmologist.
Pulmonary Conditions: Clearance letter from your treating physician within 12 months.
The following conditions require waivers that must be obtained by the Coast Guard prior to obtaining your physical.
Chronic Use of Impairing Medications
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Medical Insurance Companies do not cover Merchant Mariner Medical Exams.
Cash or Credit Cards are the only form of payments accepted.
Helpful Links:
National Maritime Center: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/
Navita™Launch: Key Information
Required Medical & Physical Standards: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-10
Contact Information
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Address
103 SE 20th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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