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2 years ago when I went to renew my 3rd class I used an AME and told him that I got bronchitis as a result of a virus infection and as part of the temporary treatment I was given abuterol to use if needed. No big deal and went back to MD 1 month later and all clear of the mild asthma so in firther treatment or visit needed. The AME made me go get a pulmonary function test and results were fine so got my medical. Last mont i called him to schedule my renewal and first thing he tells me on he phone is did I go see a pulmonary specialist yet before I schedule the visit with him. I tell/remind him that it was an isolated issue and that I have not needed any further visits or treatment and that according to FAA info I do not need any special tests if I'm not under any medication. He then gets annoyed with my response and simply says "I'm not going opts argue with you. You need a specialist". At that point I decide I don't want to go back to this guy as I had reservations about him from the prior visit and with his comment I got the feeling this guy is making more of this than it needs to be so I tell him thanks but I will not be scheduling my visit with him and at was that. I scheduled with another AME disclosed the "asthma/bronchitis" incident i had in 2014 and he sees no problem or need to see specialists so issues my medical. Well 3 weeks later I get letter from FAA saying they want more info about my asthma! Long story short turned out the original AME wrote a letter to the FAA saying that I opted not to visit him and that I was likely trying to find an AME who would sign me off! Fortunately I worked with an AME who was suspicious of things and ordered my FAA medical and this is where we found a copy of the letter the AME wrote to the FAA. I had to go back to the MD I saw in 2014 to ask that he give me a checkup and write his assessment (in which he said I had an isolated incident due to virus and have required no medication or treatment and my lungs are at 100%). After all this being submitted to FAA they wrote back saying everything is fine and that they agree with new AME and my MD that I'm fine so got my medical BUT I'm livid about this AME basically trying to have the FAA flag my medical.
Is there any formal complaint one can file on AME's?
Is there any formal complaint one can file on AME's?
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