Bob wrote:

First I'll admit it, I HATE DOCTORS!… What all is involved in a 3rd
class medical?

They ask a bunch of questions, most starting with "have you ever...". If the
answer to one of these is "yes" and there's any chance at all that the FAA will
find that out, answer "yes". Then they test your eyes (vision chart & color
blindness graphics), test reflexes, test hearing ("can you hear me now?"), test
blood pressure and ask you to pee in a cup.

Do they do anything as advanced as any blood tests?

Nope.

Sorry I can't do needles ....

I'm the same way. At least, I was until I developed some nasty allergies to some
things that are common in New Jersey. I finally decided that the shots were less
painful than my sinuses. Anyway, don't worry about it; they won't come at you
with any needles.

As for finding a doctor, you might ask the people at your flight school for
recommendations. They have a vested interest in finding you a doc who will pass
you!

George Patterson
You can dress a hog in a tuxedo, but he still wants to roll in the mud.