Dominican Republic Consular Processing · Updated May 2026
Santo Domingo Panel Physicians: The Two Accredited Clinics for the Immigrant Visa Medical Exam
There are exactly two. Use one of them, go early, and bring your vaccination records.
Summary
Only two panel physicians in the Dominican Republic are accredited, both in Santo Domingo: Consultorios de Visa (Gazcue) and Servicios Médicos Consulares (Bella Vista). Every applicant of every age must do the exam, ideally 2 to 3 weeks before the interview. A medical from any other doctor is rejected. Both open around 6:00 AM and get busy, and the clinic sends results to the embassy for you.
At a glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| How many are accredited | Only two in the Dominican Republic, both in Santo Domingo. A medical exam from any other doctor is rejected. |
| Who needs it | Every immigrant visa applicant, of every age, before the visa can be issued. |
| When | Complete it 2 to 3 weeks before your interview so the result reaches the embassy in time. |
| Appointments | Consultorios de Visa is walk-in (no appointment). Both open early (around 6:00 AM) and get busy, so arrive early. |
| Results | The clinic sends the results to the U.S. Embassy directly. You do not carry a sealed envelope to the interview from these panel physicians. |
| Fees | Paid at the clinic and vary by age and required tests/vaccines. Confirm the current fee and accepted payment when you go. |
Your medical exam, in order
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Pick a clinic. Either is accepted equally. Consultorios de Visa is walk-in, so choose it if you would rather not call ahead. For Servicios Médicos Consulares, message its WhatsApp first to confirm hours. Do not pick based on the Google star ratings; the low scores reflect wait times, not the medical care.
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Schedule it for 2 to 3 weeks before your interview date, so the result reaches the embassy in time and you can redo anything flagged.
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Gather what to bring (below): passport, interview letter, vaccination records, photos, glasses, and payment.
- 4
Arrive at the 6:00 AM open to avoid the long wait. The exam includes a records review, a physical, and any required vaccines you cannot already document.
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Before you leave, ask the front desk to confirm your result has been or will be sent to the U.S. Embassy, and keep any paperwork they give you. You do not hand-carry a sealed envelope from these clinics.
The two accredited clinics
Consultorios de Visa
- Address
- Av. Independencia 254 (corner Pdte. Vicini Burgos), Sector Gazcue, Santo Domingo
- Phone
- 809-685-1587
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No appointment necessary.
- Reviews
- 3.9 on Google (long waits are the main complaint)
Servicios Médicos Consulares
- Address
- Calle Bohechío 17, Sector Bella Vista, Santo Domingo
- Phone
- 809-533-2200 (WhatsApp 809-857-2569)
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, from 6:00 AM.
- Reviews
- 3.4 on Google (long waits are the main complaint)
Clinic photos via Google Maps. Verify the current address and hours before you go.
What to bring
- •Your passport (the same one you will use at the interview).
- •Your interview appointment letter or case number.
- •Vaccination and immunization records, so the doctor does not repeat shots you already have.
- •Passport-style photos, if the clinic asks for them (confirm the count when you book).
- •Eyeglasses or contacts you normally wear, for the vision check.
- •Payment in the form the clinic accepts, plus a buffer for any required vaccines.
For how the exam fits the rest of the trip, see the Santo Domingo interview trip guide. A missing or wrong-doctor medical is a common cause of a 221(g) hold.
What applicants report
Aggregated from U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo medical guidance, the clinics' Google reviews, and r/USCIS Santo Domingo threads (2025–2026). Real applicant reports, not legal advice; your case may differ.
Tips from the community
Arrive at opening or expect a long wait
Both clinics open early and both carry low ratings driven almost entirely by wait times, not by the medical care. Getting there at the 6:00 AM open is the single best way to be in and out the same morning.
Google reviews for both clinics; r/USCIS reports, 2025–2026
Do not let the medical lapse before the interview
A medical that is missing, expired, or done by the wrong doctor is a frequent 221(g) hold at Santo Domingo. Completing it 2 to 3 weeks ahead leaves room to fix anything flagged before your interview date.
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo medical guidance
Bring your vaccination records to avoid repeat shots
If you cannot prove a required vaccine, the panel physician will administer it, adding cost and sometimes a return visit. Bringing complete immunization records keeps the visit shorter and cheaper.
Panel physician requirements; community reports
The clinic sends results to the embassy for you
Unlike some countries where you hand-carry a sealed envelope, the Santo Domingo panel physicians transmit results to the embassy. Confirm at your visit that the result has been or will be sent, and keep your own copy of any paperwork they give you.
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo medical guidance
In their words
A reminder of why the medical step is worth getting exactly right:
“After being found inadmissible in Dec 2024 for the medical exam, I re-took the medical exam and went to the interview on February 11, 2026. They took my passport and said wait for an email with instructions.”
Sources
- U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo: Medical Requirements for IV Applicants (verified May 2026)
- U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo: Panel Physician Requirements (verified May 2026)
- U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo: Immigrant Visa Interview Supplement (verified May 2026)
- Clinic addresses, hours, and photos via Google Maps (verified May 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which doctors are accepted for the Santo Domingo immigrant visa medical exam?
Only two panel physicians, both in Santo Domingo: Consultorios de Visa in Sector Gazcue and Servicios Médicos Consulares in Sector Bella Vista. An exam from any other doctor is not accepted, and every immigrant visa applicant of every age must complete it before a visa can be issued.
When should I do the medical exam?
Two to three weeks before your interview. That gives the clinic time to send the result to the embassy and leaves room to handle anything flagged, such as a missing vaccine, before your interview date. Doing it too early risks the result aging out; too late risks it not being on file on the day.
Do I need an appointment?
Consultorios de Visa operates on a walk-in basis with no appointment. Both clinics open around 6:00 AM and get busy quickly, so arriving at opening is the best way to finish the same morning. You can reach Servicios Médicos Consulares by phone or WhatsApp to confirm current hours.
What should I bring to the exam?
Your passport, your interview appointment letter or case number, vaccination and immunization records, any photos the clinic requests, your eyeglasses or contacts for the vision check, and payment. Bringing complete vaccine records is important, because without proof the doctor will administer the required vaccines, adding cost.
How much does it cost?
Fees are paid at the clinic and vary with age and the tests or vaccines you need, so confirm the current price and accepted payment methods when you go. Budget a buffer for any vaccines you cannot already document.
Do I carry the results to the interview?
No. The Santo Domingo panel physicians send the results to the U.S. Embassy directly, rather than giving you a sealed envelope to hand-carry. Confirm at your visit that the result has been transmitted, and keep any paperwork the clinic gives you for your own records.
Key takeaways
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Only two panel physicians are accredited, both in Santo Domingo: Consultorios de Visa (Gazcue) and Servicios Médicos Consulares (Bella Vista). No other doctor is accepted.
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Every applicant of every age needs the exam, completed 2 to 3 weeks before the interview.
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Both clinics open around 6:00 AM and the low ratings reflect wait times, not care; arrive at opening to finish the same morning.
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Bring your passport, interview letter, vaccination records, photos, and payment; missing vaccine proof means repeat shots and added cost.
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The clinics send results to the embassy for you; there is no sealed envelope to hand-carry from these panel physicians.
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