FAQ

Plan to be at our office approximately 30 – 45 minutes. We will complete all requirements to obtain your State issued Medical Marijuana Registry ID card before you walk out the door.

No. Florida law requires physicians to conduct a face to face physical evaluation in order to certify a patient for medical marijuana.

Absolutely. Your privacy is of the utmost importance. We comply with all HIPAA privacy standards. We will not release your medical records without your written consent.

Yes. To be eligible for Medical Marijuana, you must have medical records documenting your qualifying condition(s). We can request your records on your behalf, but we strongly prefer that you bring them to the evaluation appointment. Our doctor cannot certify a patient or submit a medication order without proper documentation.

You must provide us with office notes from your treating physician(s) documenting your qualifying condition(s). We do not need a letter from your physician specifically recommending marijuana.  Office notes are copies of the medical charting from your doctor visits and evaluations.  We do not need labs and/or imaging in all cases, but they can be applicable for some patients.

It’s not a problem. Call (561) 208-8455 or (786) 899-0004 email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment. Please provide at least 24 hour advance notice.

Our initial evaluation and certification visit is $250. Follow up appointments (re-certification visits) are $150. We offer a comprehensive MMJ care package for a low monthly fee of $40 but annual contract is required for the last option.

The Office of Medical Marijuana Use (formerly the Office of Compassionate Use) requires patients to submit a completed application and obtain a Medical Marijuana Registry ID card.We will submit your application for you before you walk out the door. The application fee is $75 and must be renewed yearly.

Medication costs vary by dispensary and delivery method. Medication is not taxed.

No. While legal on a state level, medicinal cannabis remains illegal on a federal level. This prevents insurance companies from providing reimbursement for cannabis treatment.

If the doctor determines that you are ineligible for certification (at your initial evaluation appointment) we will refund your appointment fee. We do our best to pre-screen all patients so this does not happen. We are unable to offer refunds for any other circumstances.

State law requires patient to be re-certify every 210 days.  This ensures that you are receiving proper and effective Medical Cannabis treatment. Additional appointments are available within this time frame if needed.

Florida requires that patients obtain a certification from a qualifying physician during a face to face medical evaluation. Qualifying physicians have completed training specific to medicinal marijuana. After obtaining a certification (and being entered into the registry), we will submit an application to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use to obtain an ID card. Once a patient receives their temporary (via email) or permanent ID card and an order from their physician they may purchase medication at a licensed dispensary. We will provide a list of dispensaries for you.

State law allows doctors the ability to certify patients for medical cannabis who are suffering from conditions that have similar symptoms, processes, or debilitating nature as those listed. This may include a wide array of chronic illness. If you have a medical condition that you believe may benefit from medical cannabis contact us to discuss further.

Our doctor will work with you to decide on the best dosing and delivery methods for your needs. An order can be submitted for up to 70 days of medication at a time, but you do not have to purchase your entire order at once. We recommend experimenting with different products and strains to find the best fit before making a large purchase. You will know within the first week of use if a product is effective for your needs.

With SB 182 passing, patients are allotted 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower per 35 days.

Florida law requires that patients are Florida residents or seasonal residents. To qualify as a season resident you must live in Florida at least 31 consecutive days per year, and need two proofs of residency that are specified in the next FAQ.

Full time residents must submit a copy of their Florida issued driver’s license or ID with their Medical Marijuana Use Registry identification card application.

Seasonal residents must submit two of the following documents as proof of residency:

Yes, but they must be your legal representative/caregiver as assigned by the Department of Health. If you require assistance, you may assign a Caregiver who can pick up, carry, and administer your medication for you. We can help you with the Caregiver application at our office.

To become a Caregiver an individual must meet certain conditions*:

Medical marijuana patients must purchase their medication from a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, also called a dispensary. We will provide a list of locations in your local area.

You can purchase directly at the dispensary or through a delivery service. We recommend that patients go to the dispensary for their initial purchase if possible. The dispensary staff will guide you through their product lines and help you choose medication tailored to your needs.

No. Florida does not have reciprocity between other states’ programs. If you are a permanent or seasonal Florida resident you will need to qualify under the Florida program.

No. Florida does not allow patients to grow, smoke, or otherwise posses flower unless it is in an approved container purchased through a licensed MMTC (dispensary).

There are a variety of legal delivery methods including vaporizing, oral, topicals, tincture, and oils.

As of March 2019, with the passing of SB 182, the smoking of cannabis flower is allowed for patients with specific approval from one of our doctors.