Currently Canna Care Docs is hiring Medical Doctors for the following states:

~ Maryland

~Connecticut

Does my condition qualify me for medical cannabis?

Our physician can issue a written certification for any severe condition which has not been relieved by other medical treatments that in their judgement could reasonably be expected to be relieved by cannabis therapy. Our physician can also certify a patient for a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that causes severe loss of appetite, wasting, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures or severe or persistent muscle spasms, or glaucoma or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Should I do anything prior to my appointment?
Patients should complete their registration on the commissions website:
https://mmcc.dhmh.maryland.gov/Registry/LandingPage.aspx
The commission will you send an email with your patient ID number
Collect your medical records from the physician that treated you for your condition.

What should I do if I have trouble registering?
If you are experiencing technical difficulties you can contact the Commission at:
dhmh.mmccpatientcaregiver@maryland.gov   or   1-844-421-2571

If you need help uploading your pictures and completing your registration, we will be
happy to assist you. Please contact us to find out our current office hours 410-412-3470.

What should I bring to my appointment?
Medical documentation of the condition you wish to be certified for.
Government issued photo ID.
Patient identification number issued to you by the commission.

What type of service do you provide, and what is the fee?
            We provide a consultation with our cannabis councilor who can provide information for
beginners who need to learn the basics about cannabis, as well as to those who are
more advanced in their experience. From there you meet with our extremely
knowledgeable and compassionate physician who will give you a thorough evaluation. If
the physician feels that the benefits of cannabis outweigh the risks, and that you may
benefit from cannabis therapy they will electronically fill out the Physician
Certification to register you with the Cannabis Commission. The cost for this service is
$200, payable by cash or card.

Is there a registration fee for the Medical Cannabis Program?
No, there is not a fee for a patient to register with the state.

Will I receive an ID card?
            A specific ID card will not be necessary to access the dispensaries; your state issued
photo ID and patient identification number will be all you need. If you would like an ID
card, you may request a patient ID card for $50 from the state.

Do I have to register with a specific dispensary?
No, you will be free to use any dispensary of your choice throughout Maryland.

Can I grow my own Cannabis?
No, home cultivation has not been approved.

Will Maryland dispensaries recognize other state medical cannabis ID cards?
Not at this time.

How much medical cannabis and medical cannabis-infused product can I purchase in 30 days?
120 grams of dried flower and 36 grams of cannabis infused products can be purchased.

Can I use the dispensaries in other medical states or the district until dispensaries are available in Maryland?
No. There is no reciprocity with other states. However, the state of Maine does allow
visitors to obtain a certification through their doctor for temporary use. If you are
travelling to Maine, please be sure to let us know.

FAQ’s DC
Does my condition qualify me for a medical marijuana certification?
 There are no “Qualifying Conditions”, it is up to the doctors’ discretion.
Should I do anything prior to my appointment?
 You can complete the electronic patient application athttp://doh.dc.gov/node/843762 ;
 We have applications for you if you are unable to complete it online.
 Collect any medical records you may have.
What should I bring to my appointment?
 General medical documentation of the condition you wish to be certified for.
 Government issued photo ID (US, State, or District).
 2 proof of residency documents – please see accepted Proof of Residency list.
 2 passport photos are required. We can provide these for a small fee @$10.
What type of service do you provide, and what is the fee?
 We provide a consultation with our cannabis councilor who can provide information for 
 beginners who need to learn the basics about cannabis, as well as to those who are 
 more advanced in their experience. From there you meet with our extremely 
 knowledgeable and compassionate physician who will give you a thorough evaluation. If 
 the physician feels that the benefits of cannabis outweigh the risks, and that you may 
 benefit from cannabis therapy they will electronically fill out the Physician 
 Recommendation Form. The cost for this service is $200, payable by cash or card. 
 Passport photos are required with the application. We can provide these for $10.
Is there a registration fee for Districts Medical Marijuana Program?
 A registration fee of $100 must be submitted with the completed application. It may be 
 in the form of a certified check, money order, or cashier’s check, payable to DC 
 Treasurer. No personal checks are accepted.
Is there an option to have the registration fees lowered?
 Patients with income equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level qualify for a 
 25% reduction in registration fees due to the District. Registration is $25. We can 
 provide a list of acceptable income verification.
Do I have to register with a certain dispensary?
 You are free to choose your own dispensary, but once chosen this is the only one you 
 may use during the year your registration is valid. You may switch, but there are fees to
 do so.
I’ve heard that the dispensary you choose will pay your registration fee for you, is that true?
 Yes, the dispensary owners are being very generous in helping patients offset the costs
 associated with joining the program. Upon registration with their dispensary and 
 notification that you paid your registration fee; your account with them will be credited 
 for the amount you send to the DC Treasurer.
Do you recommend patients to register with a particular dispensary?
 We know that all of the licensed dispensaries in the District have high quality medicine 
 that has been grown, and produced under strict guidelines; so we recommend all of the 
 dispensaries. We feel it is a personal choice of which dispensary will serve you best, and 
 encourage you to reach out to the individual dispensaries when deciding where to 
 purchase your medication.
Recreational Marijuana is legal in DC, why should I bother getting my medical card?
 There are several extremely good reasons why you should get your medical card.
 First, and most important is for SAFTEY. We know for certain that the cannabis being 
 sold at the dispensaries is safe for consumption due to strict regulatory guidelines and 
 testing procedures. We have no idea what was sprayed on cannabis to prevent common 
 problems during growth, nor how it was cured or stored. Patients bodies require high 
 quality, safe medication for optimum health. We also know that personal safety is 
 assured at the dispensaries.
 Second, is ACCESS. Dispensaries offer access to the highest quality medicine available.
 The only way to produce completely clean concentrates is through having the facilities,
 equipment, and ease of access to testing facilities that are available only to licensed
 cultivation centers. Having access to completely clean concentrates is also a safety issue
 from a healthcare viewpoint.
 Also it can be a matter of civic duty for some patients. Many patients worked very hard 
 to bring this SAFE ACCESS to DC. There is strength in numbers when it comes to showing 
 why this initiative was so greatly needed by patients. Make your voice heard, be a 
 recognized, legal medical patient. The laws may be progressive in DC, but the 
 surrounding states are not as far along in their medical policies. Be a beacon of light, 
 and an example for their legislatures.
I’ve heard access to medication is scarce and the prices are high at the dispensaries, is this true?
 There is plenty of medication available, as many as 50 different varieties. The price is 
 is comparable to black market pricing; but the quality is superior to the black market.

Please save the pdf form on your computer, fill it out from your computer, print, and bring to your appointment. You can also print and fill out by hand.

Release of Information

Please submit this form to the physician treating your qualifying condition, to request that your medical records be forwarded to us. Alternatively, you may email the completed form to us at  MD@CannaCareDocs.com; and we will submit the request on your behalf the next day that we are in the office.

GPS may work better when entering “New Hampshire Business Center”. Bank of America has large signs on the building. Parking lot behind building may be accessed on the cross street, Sheridan St.

DIRECTIONS TO TAKOMA PARK
GPS does not always locate our address easily. Entering “New Hampshire Business Center” is more reliable. We are located in the same building complex as Bank of America, where Sheridan St. intersects with New Hampshire Ave. Our office is steps away from the DC boarder, on the MD side. Parking is located behind the building, and can be accessed from Sheridan St.

Traveling from the North on 95 S:
Merge onto I-495 W/Capital Beltway W via EXIT 27 toward Silver Spring.
Merge onto MD-650 S/New Hampshire Ave via EXIT 28B toward Takoma Park.
In approximately 4 miles, make Left turn on Sheridan St.
Parking lot entrance is immediately on your right

Traveling from the South on 495 N:
Take I-495 W/Capital Beltway W toward Silver Spring.
Merge onto MD-650 S/New Hampshire Ave via EXIT 28B toward Takoma Park.
In approximately 4 miles, make Left turn on Sheridan St.
Parking lot entrance is immediately on your right.