Barron Nason, MD, Designated Civil Surgeon at NasonCare
NasonCare is pleased to announce that Barron Nason, MD, is designated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as a Civil Surgeon. He will conduct immigration physicals by appointment at 843-773-9903. NasonCare provides immigration physicals at a more affordable price than other area providers. Spanish and Portuguese speaking staff are onsite for translation
as needed.
When applying for a green card in the United States, you are required to undergo an immigration medical examination. The examination must be done by a doctor who is designated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS designates certain doctors (known as civil surgeons) to perform the immigration medical examination required for most green card applicants.
What To Bring To The Examination
- Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
- Government-issued photo identification, such as a valid passport or driver’s license. If you are 14 years old or younger, bring identification that shows your name, date and place of birth and parent’s full name. Possible forms of identification include your birth certificate (with an English translation) or an affidavit.
- Vaccination or immunization record (such as DT, DTP, DTaP, Td, Tdap, OPV, IPV, MMR, Hib, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella, pneumococcal influenza, rotavirus and meningococcal disease, and COVID-19)
- Health insurance card or self-payment.
During The Exam
Dr. Nason, the designated civil surgeon, will complete a comprehensive examination that will include a review of your medical history and a physical examination. He will test for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea, depending on age, as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC sets the requirements for the immigration medical examination in the Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons | CDC .
At the completion of your immigration medical examination, Dr. Nason will complete Form I-693 and seal the form in an envelope for you to submit to USCIS. Make sure you get a copy of the completed Form I-693 for your personal records before the civil surgeon seals the envelope. USCIS will not accept the form if the envelope has been opened or altered.
