Penn Dive Medicine

Dive Physicals

Scuba diving is a physically and mentally demanding activity and requirements must be met to dive safely. Certain medical conditions may put divers at an increased risk for injuries that can lead to illness or death. Our doctors are certified Diving Medical Physicians (DMAC Level 2D) and have completed specialized training focusing on evaluating divers. 

We offer different types of dive physicals, depending on your needs:

• Recreational diving physicals
• Commercial diving physicals
• Scientific diving physicals
• Military diving physicals 

Recreational Diving Physicals

We provide dive physicals for all types of recreational divers, from casual divers to technical divers. Our team conducts the necessary physical exams for certification courses, as well as return-to-diving exams after diving accidents.

Commercial Diving Physicals

Our team evaluates working divers in accordance with the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) standards. Our staff are familiar with and ready to help with coordination of the required testing accompanying this exam.

Scientific Diving Physicals

We provide the required physicals for scientific divers in accordance with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) standards.

Military Diving Physicals

Our team performs physicals for military divers in accordance with their branch's standards.