Serving Collinsville & the Metro East
Immigration Medical Exam (I-693) in Collinsville, IL
Collinsville applicants complete the USCIS Form I-693 with a designated civil surgeon a short and predictable drive across the river — a physician who also holds full staff privileges at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Two counties, one address
Collinsville is unusual: the city sits mostly in Madison County but part of it extends into St. Clair County, so which health department serves you depends on your street address rather than your city. That only matters for vaccines — the exam is federal and unaffected — but it is worth resolving before you drive anywhere.
Dr. Padda is a credentialed member of the medical staff at Anderson Hospital in Maryville (6800 State Route 162), the next community north of Collinsville — vetted by that hospital rather than merely practicing near it. Your examination is still performed at the Woodson office, which is where the required testing and the sealed envelope are handled.
What happens at the appointment
History, the USCIS-specified examination, an immunization review with any missing doses given, and on-site tuberculosis, syphilis and gonorrhea testing. Allow 2 to 6 hours. Costs and turnaround: fees and timeline. Which doses apply at your age: vaccine requirements.
A federal designation, an Illinois address
Civil surgeon designation is issued by the federal government, so where you live within the United States does not affect who may sign your form. Dr. Padda practices under CSID 111051, board-certified in five American specialties.
A short trip from Collinsville
4477 Woodson Rd, Suite 102 is about twenty-five to thirty minutes via I-55/70 across the river, next to Lambert Airport with easy parking.
Who we see from Collinsville
Applicants across Collinsville and the surrounding Missouri and Metro East communities, plus N-648 evaluations conducted in the applicant’s own language.
About the N-648 waiver
Where a medical or mental-health condition prevents an applicant completing the English and civics requirement, the N-648 disability waiver is a separate evaluation that can excuse it.
Which health department serves your address
Unprovable vaccination history is the leading cause of a delayed form. Because Collinsville straddles the county line, Madison County and St. Clair County each run their own immunization clinic — and if you are unsure which county you live in, either department can tell you from your address.
Madison County Health Department immunization clinic
Appointments preferred, walk-ins accepted
(618) 692-8954 ext. 2
8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (closed noon–1 p.m.)
St. Clair County Health Department
19 Public Square, Suite 150, Belleville, IL 62220
Scheduling: (618) 825-4500
Appointment required
Madison County lists “all routine adult and childhood immunizations” as available and takes Illinois Medicaid plus most commercial plans, with a co-pay due on the day. St. Clair County operates an appointment-only adult program for uninsured and underinsured patients at a low administration fee. Either way, the doses can instead be given during your exam.
Driving directions from Collinsville, IL to 4477 Woodson Rd, Suite 102.
Nearby: Maryville · Troy · Glen Carbon · All Illinois applicants
Frequently asked questions
Collinsville is in two counties. Which health department do I use?
It depends on your street address — most of the city is in Madison County, but part extends into St. Clair County. Either department can confirm which one serves you from your address: Madison County on (618) 692-8954 ext. 2, St. Clair County on (618) 825-4500.
Can I use my own insurance for the lab work?
Yes. Applicants who prefer to run laboratory testing or imaging through their insurer pay the rate that insurer has negotiated. The $390 examination fee itself is not billed to insurance. See fees and timeline.
Is a waiver the same as an age exemption?
No. Waiver, accommodation and age exemption are three different routes with different requirements, and picking the wrong one wastes months. Compared here: choosing the right citizenship test path.
I am on an H-1B and adjusting status. Does anything differ for me?
The medical examination itself is the same. The surrounding costs and timing for H-1B holders have changed recently, which is worth reading before you plan: the H-1B fee proclamation.
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.