Dr. Sudha Challa, MD is an authorized USCIS civil surgeon serving applicants in Doraville and across Northeast Metro Atlanta. If you are filing Form I-485 for a green card or another status that requires a medical exam, Lenox Medical Clinic completes your USCIS-required immigration medical examination, Form I-693, in a straightforward two-visit process.
We know immigration cases are time-sensitive, so our goal is to make the medical portion clear, well-documented, and free of avoidable delays.
USCIS Civil Surgeon
Dr. Challa performs the exam and completes Form I-693 on-site, with laboratory work drawn in our office so results and documentation stay under one roof.
Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, is the document USCIS requires from most green card adjustment of status applicants to confirm there is no medical condition that would make someone inadmissible on health grounds.
It must be completed and signed by a civil surgeon USCIS has specifically designated. Lenox Medical Clinic handles the medical exam only; we do not provide legal or filing advice.
Most people applying to adjust status to lawful permanent resident, or green card, need a completed Form I-693. Requirements can differ depending on the immigration benefit being sought.
Applicants who are unsure whether they need the exam, or when to schedule it relative to filing, should confirm with USCIS or their attorney before booking.
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Exam Process
The medical exam is usually completed over two visits because the tuberculosis blood test is processed by an outside lab.
Lenox Medical Clinic is located at 3042 Oakcliff Rd, Ste 200, Doraville, GA 30340, convenient to Chamblee, Norcross, Tucker, and the broader Atlanta area.
The base fee covers the medical examination, required laboratory testing, Form I-693 completion, the sealed envelope for USCIS, and a copy for your records. Vaccines are not included; cost depends on your age and which records you bring.
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Answers to the most common questions about pricing, vaccines, documents, visits, and what to expect at Lenox Medical Clinic.
Before you book
We keep the process clear, self-pay, and easy to follow. Bring the items below so we can keep your visit moving and reduce avoidable delays.
Plan on two visits
Plan on two visits, about a week apart. The tuberculosis blood test goes to an outside laboratory and usually takes about a week. The form cannot be signed until the result comes back. We call as soon as it does.
Bring photo ID
Bring photo ID. Passport, driver’s license, or state ID, not expired. We cannot see the applicant without it.
Vaccine records
Bring every vaccine record available, including childhood records and records from another country. Vaccine doses must be on a written record showing the vaccine name and the date it was given. Records in another language need an English translation.
Pharmacy records
If vaccines are filled at a pharmacy, bring the record back. Dr. Challa has to enter each dose on the form. A dose we cannot see is a dose we cannot record.
Chest x-ray
Chest x-ray is not included. It is usually needed when the tuberculosis test is positive, and it is sometimes needed for other medical reasons that Dr. Challa will explain. We send the order to a nearby imaging center, and they bill the applicant directly.
One dose is usually enough
One dose is usually enough for the form. For vaccines given in a series, the first dose is normally enough for us to complete and seal the form. An applicant already partway through a series receives the next dose that is due. The remaining doses are still recommended for the applicant's health.
Children and pregnancy
Applicants under 18 may need more vaccines than those listed here, depending on age and health history. Dr. Challa reviews each child's needs case by case, which can increase the out-of-pocket cost.
Applicants who are 18 may still need one or more childhood vaccines. Dr. Challa reviews these case by case after seeing the records and gives the price at the visit.
If the applicant is pregnant, please tell us when booking. Pregnancy can affect which parts of the examination apply. Dr. Challa reviews all of the requirements individually and explains what they mean for the form.
Self-pay and lab rules
All immigration physicals are self-pay. We do not bill insurance for the examination or the labs, and we do not accept HSA or FSA. Blood work and urine testing for this examination must be collected in our office; testing ordered elsewhere or done before the examination is not accepted. One exception: an applicant who has written documentation of a previous positive tuberculosis blood test should bring it, and Dr. Challa will review whether the test needs to be repeated.
This is an estimate, not a bill
The amounts shown here are based only on what was entered above. Dr. Challa reviews the applicant's records, health history, and age at the visit and decides which vaccines and tests are required. That review can change the amount owed, up or down. Dr. Challa gives the applicant a written estimate at the first visit, before any payment is collected. Nothing on this page is a quote or a guarantee of price. Lenox Medical Clinic is a civil surgeon office designated by USCIS to complete the immigration medical examination. We do not give legal or filing advice. For questions about an immigration case, contact uscis.gov or the applicant's immigration attorney.