Dr. Atalla is designated by the USCIS as a Civil Surgeon.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires a medical and physical exam as part of the residency and/or entry process to the United States. The rules and requirements are designated by the USCIS:
Generally, all
applicants filing for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident must submit Form I-693 completed by a designated civil surgeon. Form I-693 is used to report results of a medical examination to USCIS. The examination is required to establish that an applicant is not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds.