To visit a cannabis doctor in Florida, schedule an appointment with a state-certified physician, bring a photo ID and medical records, and pay for the evaluation. If you qualify, the doctor enters your recommendation into the state registry, and you complete your application online for state approval.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

• Government-issued photo ID: A valid Florida driver’s license or state ID card.

• Medical records: Relevant medical history, doctor notes, or prescription history that proves your condition (such as chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, or anxiety).

• Payment: Credit/debit card or cash for the doctor's consultation fee.

Step-by-Step Process

• Book a consultation: Find a certified qualified physician through platforms like YELP or local alternative medicine clinics. Initial visits must often be in-person under state guidelines. 

• Undergo the evaluation: The doctor reviews your symptoms and medical history to decide if medical cannabis is right for you. 

• State registry entry: If approved, the physician adds your name and recommendation to Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR). 

• Submit state application: You will receive an email with login credentials to finish your application on the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) portal and pay the mandatory $75 state fee. 

• Wait for approval: State processing typically takes 7 to 21 business days. You can fill your prescription at licensed local dispensaries (like Trulieve, MÜV, or Curaleaf) as soon as you receive email approval, even before your physical card arrives.

Important Rules to Remember

• Follow-up visits: Florida law requires you to see your certified cannabis doctor at least once every 210 days (roughly twice a year) to renew your recommendations.

• Costs: Doctor fees vary widely by clinic, typically ranging from $150 to $250 for new patients, plus the $75 state fee.