O.K. here is what I was informed by my "Family doctor" She stated she had no problem with the form BUT because it required an Eye and Color exam and a Hearing exam Both items she is not "set up" for ie; she does not have the proper equipment to conduct the exam, She was unable to sign off until I got both items completed with a note from the examining Doctors, then She said there would be no problem.
She also stated that a sports medical and a CDL exam may or may not have these tests.
So as I see it, I go and find a Medical facility that offers these exams (CDL or Sports) hopefully they will check and sign, OR I go to an Eye Doctor (exam fee) and a hearing Doctor (exam fee) then with a note attached to the med form from each Doctor I then get ANOTHER appointment with my doctor, hopefully withing a two to three week period, and have her complete the exam with the attached forms (exam fee). So my basic med now will cost almost as much as a proper 3rd class FAA exam.
Only advantage that I see is it does not go for review to the FAA. Doesn't make much sense, simple and cheaper to go to a AME and renew the 3rd class med.
I guess the moral of this tale is Find a doctor that has the color cards and a hearing test then make them your "family doctor". I really thought this was going to help make this simple and quick, but I guess that was to much of a wish, the nearest AME to me is about a 2 1/2 drive. Yes I do live in Podunkville West Virginia!!