Aviation medicine is the study of physical and biological stresses a pilot can encounter in an aerospace environment. Medical issues can range from less serious conditions such as ear pressure pain, to more serious conditions like physical stress from acceleration forces. Doctors who understand these conditions can diagnose problems quickly and provide insight into a significant element of aviation safety.

Gary Winchester, M.D., is TPCA’s board-certified aviation medicine physician. He has extensive training and can provide the care you need if exposed to a wide variety of aerospace conditions