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Dr. James Cole, D.O. Verified
Marijuana Doctor Serving Columbus
5.0
(428 reviews)
Dr. James Cole, D.O. is a Columbus medical cannabis provider located at a Columbus office. Products from licensed dispensaries include flower, oils, tinctures, edibles, topicals, and concentrates depending on the retailer. Patient information stays confidential in keeping with HIPAA and state medical privacy law. Initial visits include a clinical history review, examination, and discussion of treatment goals before the physician issues a certification. Cards remain active for one year in most cases, with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy sending renewal notices when expiration approaches. Patient registration is completed online through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy system after the physician's certification is submitted. Homebound or minor patients may designate a registered caregiver to handle purchases on their behalf. Conditions evaluated commonly include cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, sickle cell anemia, Tourette's, traumatic brain injury, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and IBD. Established patients sometimes complete renewals by video visit under the state's telehealth provisions. HB 523 (the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program) provides the legal framework, and the Ohio Board of Pharmacy handles patient enrollment.
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Dr. James Carlson, M.D. Verified
Marijuana Doctor Serving Columbus
5.0
(289 reviews)
Dr. James Carlson, M.D. is among the Columbus clinics handling cannabis certification visits at a Columbus office. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy administers the certification framework under HB 523 (the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program). Each evaluation involves chart review, patient interview, and a documented clinical determination by the certifying provider. Visit records are kept private under HIPAA, and the practice does not share patient information without consent. The practice evaluates patients with conditions including cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, sickle cell anemia, Tourette's, traumatic brain injury, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and IBD. The state registry card carries an expiration date set by state law, after which a new physician visit is required. Established patients sometimes complete renewals by video visit under the state's telehealth provisions. The practice welcomes both new evaluations and renewals from existing program patients. Cards grant access to any Ohio-licensed dispensary operating across the state.
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Dr. James Richardson, M.D. Verified
Marijuana Doctor Serving Columbus
4.4
(271 reviews)
Based in Columbus at a Columbus office, the practice known as Dr. James Richardson, M.D. provides cannabis program evaluations. Renewal evaluations are sometimes conducted by telehealth under updated state rules. Each Ohio-licensed dispensary provides pharmacist or budtender consultation at the point of sale to assist with product selection. The practice evaluates patients with conditions including cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, sickle cell anemia, Tourette's, traumatic brain injury, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and IBD. Evaluations are conducted under HB 523 (the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program), which governs patient certification in the state. Consultations are confidential and protected under federal HIPAA standards. Once certified, patients register with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy portal, pay the program fee, and receive a state registry card. Cards remain active for one year in most cases, with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy sending renewal notices when expiration approaches. Patients should bring a valid government-issued ID and any supporting documentation to the initial visit. Caregiver registration is available for patients who cannot independently access dispensaries. After examination and review of supporting records, the physician determines whether the patient meets the state's certification criteria.
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Dr. James Rogers, M.D. Verified
Marijuana Doctor Serving Columbus
4.4
(259 reviews)
Operating from a Columbus office, Dr. James Rogers, M.D. serves Columbus patients seeking medical cannabis recommendations. Consultations are confidential and protected under federal HIPAA standards. Cards remain active for one year in most cases, with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy sending renewal notices when expiration approaches. The practice evaluates patients with conditions including cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, sickle cell anemia, Tourette's, traumatic brain injury, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and IBD. Patient certifications follow HB 523 (the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program) and the rules established by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Initial visits include a clinical history review, examination, and discussion of treatment goals before the physician issues a certification. Homebound or minor patients may designate a registered caregiver to handle purchases on their behalf. All products at a Ohio-licensed dispensary are subject to mandatory state lab testing for potency and contaminants. The practice may accommodate remote follow-up visits where state law allows.
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Dr. James Harris, M.D. Verified
Marijuana Doctor Serving Columbus
4.2
(465 reviews)
Dr. James Harris, M.D., headquartered at a Columbus office in Columbus, focuses on cannabis evaluations for qualifying patients. The clinic accepts new patients and offers flexible scheduling to fit working hours. Certifications and patient cards are valid for the period defined by state law before renewal is required. Each Ohio-licensed dispensary provides pharmacist or budtender consultation at the point of sale to assist with product selection. Consultations are confidential and protected under federal HIPAA standards. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy administers the certification framework under HB 523 (the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program). The consultation covers the patient's medical history, current symptoms, prior treatments tried, and goals for cannabis therapy. Patient registration is completed online through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy system after the physician's certification is submitted. Established patients sometimes complete renewals by video visit under the state's telehealth provisions. Conditions evaluated commonly include cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, sickle cell anemia, Tourette's, traumatic brain injury, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and IBD.
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About Medical Marijuana in Columbus
Looking for a medical marijuana card in Columbus, OH? Virtual consults and in-clinic visits are open to new patients today.
Whether you’re seeking an initial evaluation or a renewal, the physicians above serve patients throughout Columbus, Ohio. Most offer same-day approvals, telehealth visits, and help navigating Ohio’s certification process.