Serving Bridgeton, Missouri
Immigration Medical Exam (I-693) in Bridgeton, MO
Bridgeton residents complete the USCIS Form I-693 with a DHS-designated civil surgeon a few minutes away, via Natural Bridge or I-70.
The near side of the airport
Bridgeton, our clinic and the John C. Murphy health center all sit on the same side of Lambert, which is the practical reason a Bridgeton filing rarely turns into a logistics problem. Records first, doses if you need them, then the exam — and none of it involves crossing the metro.
What the visit involves
History, the examination USCIS specifies, an immunization review with catch-up doses, and tuberculosis, syphilis and gonorrhea testing drawn on site. Allow 2 to 6 hours. Costs and timing are published at fees and timeline; dose requirements at vaccine requirements.
Who is allowed to complete the form
Only a physician USCIS has designated as a civil surgeon. Dr. Padda is designated (CSID 111051) and board-certified by five American specialty boards; the designation is federal, so the envelope travels.
Getting here from Bridgeton
4477 Woodson Rd, Suite 102 is a few minutes away via Natural Bridge Road or I-70, directly beside Lambert Airport, with parking on site.
Who we see from Bridgeton
Adjustment-of-status applicants and their families from Bridgeton and the surrounding north county communities, plus N-648 evaluations conducted in the applicant’s own language.
N-648, in short
A separate evaluation from the I-693, for applicants whose medical or mental-health condition prevents them completing the English and civics requirement. Detail: the N-648 disability waiver.
Where to catch up on doses
Vaccination gaps are the commonest cause of a second appointment. Missing doses can be given during your exam, or beforehand at a county health center — the nearest to Bridgeton is John C. Murphy in Berkeley, on the same side of the airport as both you and us.
John C. Murphy Health Center (North County)
6121 N Hanley Rd, Berkeley, MO 63134
(314) 615-0500
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
North Central Community Health Center (North County)
4000 Jennings Station Rd, Pine Lawn, MO 63121
(314) 615-9700
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Both operate walk-in vaccine clinics with a sliding fee discount for uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, and both take insurance and Medicaid. Public agency hours move around — call first.
Driving directions from Bridgeton, MO to 4477 Woodson Rd, Suite 102.
Nearby: Berkeley · Florissant · St. Charles · St. Louis County
Frequently asked questions
Which county health center is closest to Bridgeton?
John C. Murphy at 6121 N Hanley Rd in Berkeley. It is on the same side of Lambert Airport as Bridgeton and as our clinic, so it does not add a cross-metro trip to your week.
Why does my civil surgeon seem so impersonal about it?
Because the role is an evaluative one on behalf of USCIS, not a treating-physician relationship, and that distance is what makes the report credible. More on why that protects you: why your civil surgeon seems cold.
I get very anxious at medical appointments. Could that affect my result?
It can affect measurements taken on the day, which is worth knowing in advance rather than discovering afterwards. How to manage it: your anxiety is changing your I-693 exam results.
Can I do the exam before I file, or do I have to wait for a request?
Either works, and filing timelines are the usual deciding factor. The sequencing is covered in what every applicant must know before booking.
Where to go
4477 Woodson Rd, Suite 102, St. Louis, MO 63134
Directly next to St. Louis Lambert International Airport · easy parking
Call or text (314) 886-5902 · info@immigrationexam.us
Hours: Mon–Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Clinic map & directions · Meet Dr. Padda, your civil surgeon
Schedule your immigration medical exam
Most applicants are seen within days. The complete I-693 exam is $390 ($100 to schedule, $290 at the visit). Bring your ID and vaccination records.