Gabriella and Rod were absolutely great. I needed stitches but they did everything in their power to avoid it, and got me all patched up without it which I am super grateful for. They are very helpful and very good at what they do.
DOT Physical & CDL Medical Exam in Buffalo Grove & Lake Zurich
DOT Physicals Exam
Open daily
Walk-Ins welcome
Fast and convenient
Walk-In or Book Appointment:
Buffalo Grove » Lake Zurich »Need a DOT physical near you today? Walk into Vitality Urgent Care in Buffalo Grove or Lake Zurich and get your DOT CDL medical exam done the same day, often while you wait. No appointment needed. We keep commercial drivers across Chicago’s northwest suburbs compliant and on the road, with a flat $95 fee and FMCSA-certified examiners. Whether you call it a DOT physical, a CDL physical, or a Department of Transportation physical, you are in the right place.
Why Drivers Choose Vitality for DOT Physicals
Drivers choose Vitality because we make the DOT physical fast, affordable, and local.
- FMCSA-certified examiners. Your exam is done by a Medical Examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, so your DOT medical card is accurate and valid in every state.
- Flat $95, no surprises. One transparent self-pay price, with no hidden facility fees and no corporate runaround.
- True walk-in and same-day. Extended hours, walk-ins welcome, and easy online check-in. You go on your schedule, not ours.
- Everything on-site. We also handle DOT drug and breath alcohol testing, so you finish every requirement in one stop.
- Two local clinics. Buffalo Grove and Lake Zurich, minutes from the Chicago metro area.
- Check in, show your photo ID, and fill out a short health-history form.
- Your examiner checks your vision, hearing, blood pressure, and pulse, then completes a head-to-toe physical and a urinalysis. The urine test screens for health conditions and is not a drug test.
- Once you pass, we issue your medical certificate and submit the results to FMCSA the same day.
- All drivers: a list of your current medications, with dosage and how often you take each one.
- Sleep apnea: your CPAP compliance records showing you use the machine as prescribed.
- Diabetes: your most recent A1C result, which reflects your average blood sugar over the past three months.
- Heart attack history: records with the date, the treatment you received, and your most recent cardiac test, such as an echocardiogram.
- Stroke, TIA, seizure, or brain injury: treatment records and a note from your neurologist or primary care provider.
- Vision or hearing needs: bring your glasses, contacts, or hearing aids so we can test you accurately.
- DOT / CDL Physical Exam — $95
- DOT Urine Drug Test — $55
- DOT Breath Alcohol Test — $95
- Routine Drug Testing — $55
- Rapid Urine Drug Screen (non-DOT) — $55
Our FMCSA-Certified Medical Examiners
Every DOT physical at Vitality Urgent Care is performed by a
Certified Medical Examiner listed on the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National
Registry. Each examiner’s National Registry Number is shown below so you
can verify their credential directly.
Rod Levin, FNP-C
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner · Certified Medical Examiner
Luiza Kofler, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Certified Medical Examiner
Katie Kim, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Certified Medical Examiner
Mark Figueroa, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Certified Medical Examiner
Tatyana Kholod-Sanders, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Certified Medical Examiner
Lisa Kovtun, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse · Certified Medical Examiner
Verify any of our examiners’ credentials by National Registry Number on the
FMCSA National Registry →
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) numbers
are issued by the FMCSA. Your DOT medical card is valid in all 50 states.
How Much Does a DOT Physical Cost?
A DOT physical at Vitality costs a flat $95, with no hidden facility fees.
Drivers price-shop, and we keep it simple. You pay $95 whether you walk in or book ahead, with no surprise hospital charges and no separate facility fee that the big chains tack on at checkout. If you have been quoted a cheap DOT physical elsewhere that climbs once you arrive, our up-front price is the difference. We confirm your cost before the exam begins, so there are no surprises.
How Your DOT CDL Exam Works
Your DOT CDL exam is quick, usually finished in 30 minutes to an hour.
Your DOT Medical Card and Renewal
Your DOT medical card proves you are fit to drive a commercial vehicle, and most cards stay valid for up to 24 months.
We issue your DOT medical card the same day you pass, right here in Buffalo Grove or Lake Zurich. Need a renewal? Bring your photo ID, your current or prior card, and a list of your medications. We complete your CDL medical card renewal on-site and submit it electronically to your state, so there is no separate DMV trip. If a health condition needs monitoring, your examiner may issue a shorter card and explain exactly why.
What to Bring If You Have a Health Condition
If you manage a health condition, a little prep keeps your exam fast and helps you avoid a repeat visit. Bring documentation for any of the following:
DOT Physicals in Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich and the Northwest Suburbs
Vitality Urgent Care offers DOT physicals at two convenient northwest-suburb locations.
Drivers come to us from Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Vernon Hills, Long Grove, and Barrington. Both clinics are open seven days a week with walk-in availability, so you can fit your DOT physical around your route instead of the other way around. If you are searching for a DOT physical near me anywhere in the northwest suburbs, you have two easy options.
Electronic Submission to FMCSA
After your DOT physical, we submit your results to FMCSA electronically the same day.
Federal rules now require CDL and CLP exam results to be filed through the FMCSA National Registry. Your certified examiner submits the results, and FMCSA forwards them to your state licensing agency. In most cases, that means you no longer have to turn in the paper medical card yourself. We make sure your FMCSA exam is completed correctly so you can get back on the road with confidence.
DOT Physical and Testing Prices
References
I cannot say enough good things about the company. I was pretty sick and decided to go to an urgent care. Vitality urgent care came in my search and I decided to bring the service home instead of going to an urgent care for the same price. I hate going somewhere in traffics, looking for parking and sitting in crowded rooms being exposed to other germs. The gentlemen that answer the phone asked me few questions about my symptoms. He gave me a two-hour window during which they arrived. The provider was friendly, super personal and interacted well with my entire family during the visit. They conducted both Strep and Flu test in my living room. Frankly, could not ask for better service.
