For patients in Deerfield Beach, accessing Florida’s medical cannabis program begins with a physician certification and state registration. This guide explains each part of the process in clear, practical terms, including how to find a qualified medical cannabis doctor near Deerfield Beach, prepare for your appointment, and complete your application. Use it as a starting point for understanding your responsibilities and taking the next step toward becoming a registered Florida patient.
Medical marijuana in Florida, briefly
Florida legalized medical marijuana in 2016 when voters passed Amendment 2, and the program is run by the Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). To purchase, you need to be a Florida resident, be certified by a state-qualified physician for a qualifying condition, and hold an active Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card. Products are sold only through licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) — including Planet 13. One point specific to Florida: the state requires an in-person exam for your first certification, so a local Deerfield Beach-area doctor matters.
Do you qualify? Deerfield Beach patients and the conditions that count
Florida certifies patients for a defined set of qualifying conditions, plus comparable conditions a physician determines are of the same kind or class: cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, along with terminal conditions and chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying condition. Because of the “same kind or class” clause, many patients with conditions like severe anxiety, migraines, or chronic back pain are evaluated and certified — that determination is up to a qualified physician.
How to get a medical marijuana card in Deerfield Beach
The process is more straightforward than most people expect, and most patients are approved to shop within a week or two.
- See a qualified local doctor in person. Choose a physician from the directory below and book an evaluation. Bring your Florida ID and any records that document your condition.
- Get certified in the registry. If you qualify, the doctor enters your certification into the state’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry.
- Apply for your OMMU ID card. Submit your application with a $75 annual fee (about $77.75 online). Most cards are approved in roughly 5–10 business days.
- Shop at a licensed dispensary. With an active card, visit a Deerfield Beach-area MMTC like Planet 13 to fill your recommendation.
What it costs, roughly: a first-time evaluation typically runs $150–$250, plus the $75 state fee. Renewals are usually less.
Already have a card? Renewing in Deerfield Beach
Florida’s program runs on two clocks. Your OMMU ID card is valid for one year — renew it with the state for the same $75 fee, up to 45 days before it expires. Separately, your physician certification must be renewed every 210 days (about seven months), so you’ll see a doctor for recertification roughly twice a year. The good news for returning patients: because you already have an in-person relationship on file, recertification visits can usually be handled by telehealth. Renew a few weeks early to avoid any gap in access.
Medical marijuana doctors in Deerfield Beach
The 163 physicians below are registered with the state of Florida and located within about 15 miles of Planet 13’s Deerfield Beach dispensary, covering Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, and Coral Springs. Compiled from the OMMU’s official qualified-physician list (updated July 2026) and reviewed monthly. Registration status can change — confirm directly with the office when you book.
| Physician | City / Area | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig Alpert | Boca Raton | 1489 W Palmetto Park Rd | (561) 300-0156 |
| Joseph Alshon | Boca Raton | 1177 SW 21st St | (561) 703-3189 |
| Neil Beinhaker | Boca Raton | 5500 N Military Trail | (954) 624-2395 |
| Andrew Bennett | Boca Raton | 21301 Powerline Rd Ste 107 | (347) 721-6512 |
| Irene Boginsky | Boca Raton | 2900 N Military Trail #107 | (718) 757-0112 |
| Neal Brown | Boca Raton | 17800 Congress Ave | (212) 532-2020 |
| Steven Caridi | Boca Raton | 1590 NW 10th Ave #201 | (561) 368-2714 |
| Dominik Chrzan | Boca Raton | 9325 Glades Rd | (561) 921-8339 |
| Henry Coleman | Boca Raton | 6173 Old Court Rd | (954) 272-8425 |
| Brian Costell | Boca Raton | 9970 Central Park Blvd N | (561) 482-1027 |
| Patricio Espinosa Prado | Boca Raton | 2900 N Military Trail | (617) 640-3484 |
| Daniel Ettedgui | Boca Raton | 7284 W Palmetto Park Rd | (561) 912-9580 |
| Ayokunle Fatade | Boca Raton | 1599 NW 9th Ave | (561) 984-5167 |
| Jarrod Friedman | Boca Raton | 5458 Town Center Dr | (561) 923-9599 |
| Edgardo Galante | Boca Raton | 600 S Dixie Hwy #101 | (561) 347-6262 |
| Marisa Gilbert | Boca Raton | 201 SW 12th St | — |
| John Girard | Boca Raton | 2499 Glades Rd Ste 301 | (561) 750-9900 |
| Patricia Jacobs | Boca Raton | 701 NW 13th St | (561) 955-2273 |
| Edward Kaplan | Boca Raton | 17696 Fieldbrook Cir N | — |
| Irfan Khan | Boca Raton | 9250 Glades Rd | (561) 470-1110 |
| Gil Lichtshein | Boca Raton | 7100 W Camino Real | (561) 324-7746 |
| Fernando Lopez-Ivern | Boca Raton | 9980 Central Park Blvd N | (561) 448-1880 |
| Richard Martinoff | Boca Raton | 880 NW 13th St Ste 120 | (561) 361-4075 |
| Merna Karen Matilsky | Boca Raton | 2900 N Military Trail Ste 245 | (561) 994-2007 |
| Gary Mendelow | Boca Raton | 22221 Morning Glory Terrace | (561) 702-6592 |
| Leslie Monroe | Boca Raton | 9250 Glades Rd Ste 105 | (561) 483-7707 |
| Brian Moraes | Boca Raton | 9325 Glades Rd | (561) 477-3285 |
| Sasson Moulavi | Boca Raton | 3196 N Federal Hwy | — |
| Edwin Pont | Boca Raton | 200 SE Mizner Blvd | (321) 482-3560 |
| William Prin | Boca Raton | 7000 W Camino Real | (717) 870-1279 |
| Angelica Ramirez | Boca Raton | 7301A W Palmetto Park Rd | (561) 392-6226 |
| Richard Roddy | Boca Raton | 17906 Lake Azure Way | (561) 271-4175 |
| Melanie Rosenblatt | Boca Raton | 2900 N Military Trail #241 | (954) 941-5556 |
| Jaime Rosenzweig | Boca Raton | 1450 S Dixie Hwy | — |
| Lauren Saltzburg | Boca Raton | 23436 Mirabella Cir S | — |
| Stephen Silver | Boca Raton | 98 S Federal Hwy | (561) 368-0777 |
| Jeffrey Stein | Boca Raton | 9291 Glades Rd Ste 306 | (561) 483-5500 |
| Perry Stein | Boca Raton | 1601 Clint Moore Rd | (305) 504-6797 |
| Bruce Stratt | Boca Raton | 17553 Middlebrook Way | — |
| Paul Weisman | Boca Raton | 4101 N Ocean Blvd | (720) 201-4436 |
| David Zekser | Boca Raton | 7301 W Palmetto Park Rd | (561) 826-7241 |
| Aaron Boorstein | Coconut Creek | 3502 Bimini Ln | (954) 405-1533 |
| Vivian Aguiar | Coral Springs | 1480 N University Dr | (954) 840-0530 |
| Hepsharat Amadi | Coral Springs | 10211 W Sample Rd | (954) 757-0064 |
| Viviana Carballo-Sokol | Coral Springs | 10211 W Sample Rd Ste 201 | (954) 932-0038 |
| Richard Drucker | Coral Springs | 5944 Coral Ridge Dr | (305) 491-4501 |
| Steven Gelbard | Coral Springs | 7401 Wiles Rd | (954) 383-2000 |
| Jason Goldman | Coral Springs | 3001 Coral Hills Dr #340 | (954) 227-1234 |
| Aaron Hacker | Coral Springs | 8480 NW 2nd St | — |
| Patrick Heron | Coral Springs | 10660 NW 49th St | (954) 303-8251 |
| Kenneth Jeffers | Coral Springs | 3100 Coral Hills Dr | (954) 320-2640 |
| Kamaljit Kaur | Coral Springs | 8130 Royal Palm Blvd | (954) 947-0327 |
| Paulson Kotturan | Coral Springs | 7401 Wiles Rd | (561) 373-2200 |
| Derek Murphy | Coral Springs | 9770 W Sample Rd | (855) 933-3463 |
| Ibiza Nevares | Coral Springs | 11907 Glenmore Dr | (954) 448-3475 |
| Pamela Parzynski | Coral Springs | 9770 W Sample Rd | (855) 933-3463 |
| Carrie Ellen Puller | Coral Springs | 7451 Wiles Rd | (954) 345-1117 |
| Dwight Reynolds | Coral Springs | 1890 University Dr | (954) 368-8784 |
| Carlos Rivera | Coral Springs | 3307 NW 108th Dr Apt 2 | (954) 696-2152 |
| Joshua Rycus | Coral Springs | 9750 NW 33rd St | (954) 753-1477 |
| Bridget Silva | Coral Springs | 10220 W Sample Rd | (954) 340-1123 |
| David Strong | Coral Springs | 1861 Eagle Trace Blvd W | (561) 955-4425 |
| Michelle Thompson | Coral Springs | 2139 N University Dr | (954) 210-7729 |
| Vivek Tirmal | Coral Springs | 5850 Coral Ridge Dr | (954) 994-7002 |
| Purnell Traverso | Coral Springs | 3100 Coral Hills Dr | (954) 575-8056 |
| Napatia Tronshaw-Getting | Coral Springs | 7596 NW 116th Ln | — |
| Simon Wong | Coral Springs | 9750 NW 33rd St | (954) 603-5508 |
| Richard Silva | Deerfield Beach | 1100 S Federal Hwy | (954) 943-9670 |
| Ryan Taube | Deerfield Beach | 1512 SE 9th St | (954) 860-7997 |
| Cy Blanco | Delray Beach | 4675 Linton Blvd | (561) 331-5050 |
| Michael Block | Delray Beach | 5162 Linton Blvd | (561) 499-8686 |
| Melanie Bone | Delray Beach | 16647 Chesapeake Bay Ct | (561) 706-0648 |
| William Demarchi | Delray Beach | 2895 S Federal Hwy | (561) 289-5425 |
| Anand Dhanda | Delray Beach | 100 E Linton Blvd #210B | (561) 243-2070 |
| Robert Dudley | Delray Beach | 2645 N Federal Hwy | (561) 740-2004 |
| Daniel Fischer | Delray Beach | 15071 FL-7 | (561) 692-6500 |
| Matthew Holz | Delray Beach | 16372 Corvino Ct | (908) 208-1322 |
| Daniel Jewelewicz | Delray Beach | Delray Eye Associates | (561) 498-8100 |
| Jolie Krooks | Delray Beach | 5610 W Atlantic Ave Apt 103 | — |
| Bennett Lewis | Delray Beach | 4800 Linton Blvd | (561) 498-5660 |
| Irwin Lipp | Delray Beach | — | — |
| Marcie Merson | Delray Beach | 5130 Linton Blvd Ste C-2 | (561) 499-7020 |
| Mark Paris | Delray Beach | 100 E Linton Blvd | (305) 318-7585 |
| Dov Pickholtz | Delray Beach | 5317 W Atlantic Ave | (561) 450-9933 |
| Jonathan Rakofsky | Delray Beach | 220 Congress Park Dr Ste 24 | (855) 917-3184 |
| Richard Seidelman | Delray Beach | 4800 Linton Blvd F107 | (561) 455-8161 |
| Adam Shestack | Delray Beach | 4675 Linton Blvd Ste 200 | (561) 331-5050 |
| Samuel Siddiqui | Delray Beach | 16244 S Military Trl Ste 150 | — |
| Delia Weiss | Delray Beach | 550 SE 6th Ave | (561) 243-8783 |
| Bernard Bentley | Fort Lauderdale | 715 Bayshore Dr | (954) 909-0234 |
| Christopher Blaisdell | Fort Lauderdale | 2630 W Broward Blvd | (954) 892-5665 |
| Maria De La Pena | Fort Lauderdale | 4800 NE 20th Terr | (305) 974-5533 |
| Kelsey Deidrick | Fort Lauderdale | 4725 N Federal Hwy | (954) 771-8000 |
| Hector DiCarlo | Fort Lauderdale | 1321 S Andrews Ave | (954) 533-1173 |
| Benjamin Krasne | Fort Lauderdale | 1816 Admirals Way | (954) 465-1653 |
| Christopher LaCross | Fort Lauderdale | 2800 E Commercial Blvd | (954) 667-3385 |
| Yanetsi Landa-Colon | Fort Lauderdale | 512 NE 13th St | (908) 377-9607 |
| Carol Le | Fort Lauderdale | 110 N Federal Hwy | (832) 567-8955 |
| Sergio Lenchig | Fort Lauderdale | 6550 N Federal Hwy | (954) 493-5048 |
| Carolyn Maldonado-Garcia | Fort Lauderdale | 2261 SW 28th Way | — |
| Robert Odell | Fort Lauderdale | 2480 E Commercial Blvd | (954) 563-6784 |
| Harsh Rawal | Fort Lauderdale | Division of Hospital Medicine | (312) 487-1660 |
| Ali Raza | Fort Lauderdale | 1525 W Cypress Creek Rd | — |
| Camilo Ruiz | Fort Lauderdale | 1319 SE 2nd Ave | (954) 839-6987 |
| Gary Saff | Fort Lauderdale | 5353 N Federal Hwy | (954) 772-7552 |
| Frantz Simeon | Fort Lauderdale | 555 SE 1st Ave | — |
| David Smith | Fort Lauderdale | 3316 NE 40th Ct | (813) 766-1484 |
| Piper Squire | Fort Lauderdale | 1919 NE 45th St | (888) 908-0143 |
| Rodger Stratt | Fort Lauderdale | 4801 N Federal Hwy | (954) 765-1316 |
| Delvena Thomas | Fort Lauderdale | 2699 Stirling Rd Ste C407 | (305) 981-1700 |
| Joshua Trabin | Fort Lauderdale | 1919 NE 45th St | (888) 908-0143 |
| Jason Zannis | Fort Lauderdale | 2644 E Oakland Park Blvd | (954) 346-3120 |
| Eric Bates | Fort Lauderdale | 1007 N Federal Hwy | (917) 517-3153 |
| Sahba Ferdowsi | Fort Lauderdale | 1417 State Road 7 | (305) 778-0273 |
| E Jason Gates | Fort Lauderdale | 2800 E Commercial Blvd | (954) 771-8888 |
| Amanuel Himmed | Fort Lauderdale | Amanuel Samad Himmed | (689) 282-6617 |
| Nathaniel Keller | Fort Lauderdale | 118 SE 11th Ave | (954) 792-0772 |
| Howard Khani | Fort Lauderdale | 2140 NE 26th St | (954) 396-3274 |
| Tanisha Maze | Fort Lauderdale | 4725 N Federal Hwy | — |
| Charlene Shaw | Fort Lauderdale | 6245 N Federal Hwy | (954) 669-9732 |
| Chatoor Singh | Fort Lauderdale | 2620 N Andrews Ave | (954) 565-7686 |
| Micah Edwin | Lauderdale Lakes | 4850 W Oakland Park Blvd | (954) 835-5863 |
| Wagdy Tadros | Lauderdale Lakes | 4469 N State Road 7 | (954) 486-1966 |
| Michael Davoli | Lighthouse Point | 3750 NE 30th Ave | (405) 401-5898 |
| Manuel Garcia Herran | Lighthouse Point | MD Now Lighthouse Point | (954) 943-3880 |
| Paul Rodriguez | Lighthouse Point | 1821 NE 25th St | (954) 941-0484 |
| Susan Benhaim | Margate | 5576 W Sample Rd | (844) 442-0362 |
| Jennifer Bartczak | Oakland Park | 3197 NE 18th Terr | (954) 533-5382 |
| Myron Davidson | Oakland Park | Rowan Tree Medical | (305) 533-5382 |
| James Milne | Oakland Park | 5333 N Dixie Hwy | (954) 776-7566 |
| Marc Cohen | Parkland | 10800 Oceano Way | — |
| Maria Del Sol | Parkland | 6473 NW 105th Terrace | (305) 439-0085 |
| Bradley Drury | Parkland | 7383 N State Rd 7 | (305) 395-4411 |
| Jonathan Black | Plantation | 10952 Golden Eagle Ct | (315) 885-7265 |
| Tatyana Borisiak | Plantation | 8251 W Broward Blvd Ste 103 | (954) 255-7310 |
| Jon Donshik | Plantation | 301 NW 84th Ave | (954) 888-1000 |
| Cindy Katanick | Plantation | 350 N Pine Island Rd | (954) 424-4321 |
| David Marquis | Plantation | 1101 NW 101st Way | (954) 258-6715 |
| Matthew Soff | Plantation | 10864 Hawks Vista St | (954) 627-1617 |
| Jeff Steinberg | Plantation | 130 S University Dr | (954) 900-6699 |
| Steven Suastegui | Plantation | 4161 NW 5th St | (954) 859-6051 |
| Saswatha Anireddy | Pompano Beach | 2228 NE 2nd St | — |
| Zahid Chaudhry | Pompano Beach | 201 E Sample Rd | (917) 515-2141 |
| Vincent Degennaro | Pompano Beach | First Path | (305) 984-6249 |
| Rodolfo Herrera Barter | Pompano Beach | 848 N Federal Hwy | — |
| Zamil Islam | Pompano Beach | 1100 Park Central Blvd S | — |
| Tae Kim | Pompano Beach | 1601 S Dixie Hwy | (971) 267-2572 |
| Dane Pohlman | Pompano Beach | 1347 E Sample Rd | (754) 206-1877 |
| Babak Saadatmand | Pompano Beach | 2701 E Atlantic Blvd | (917) 833-3022 |
| Donald Zeller | Pompano Beach | 190 SE 9th St | (954) 649-8078 |
| Jacob Gillikin | Sunrise | 7700 W Sunrise Blvd | (904) 387-4030 |
| Rodolfo Guevara | Sunrise | 4960 N Pine Island Rd | (313) 303-6152 |
| Nabeel Kouka | Sunrise | 8850 W Oakland Park Blvd | (305) 280-0505 |
| Tania Majid | Tamarac | 7737 N University Dr | — |
| Bruce Mann | Tamarac | 7421 N University Dr Ste 212 | (305) 974-5533 |
| John Passantino | Tamarac | 7431 N University Dr | (954) 551-4849 |
| Frank Rodriguez | Tamarac | 7777 N University Dr | (954) 720-7777 |
| Alan Siegel | Tamarac | 7431 N University Dr | (954) 722-6200 |
| Douglas Weiner | Tamarac | 6610 N University Dr Ste 120 | — |
| Carlos Diaz Barcelo | Wilton Manors | 2219 Wilton Dr | — |
| Zachary Henry | Wilton Manors | 2608 NE 16th Ave | (954) 530-8357 |
| Samuel Jacobs | Wilton Manors | 2732 NE 15th Terr | (609) 790-7690 |
| Frank Lefevre | Wilton Manors | 2316 NW 6th Terrace | (312) 802-0236 |
Prefer to start online? Statewide telehealth options
If visiting a local office first isn’t convenient, several Florida providers let you book online and operate clinics statewide. Keep in mind that Florida requires your initial certification to be completed in person — but these networks make scheduling simple and many handle renewals and follow-ups online:
- DocMJ — statewide Florida certification network with online booking and locations across the state.
- CannaMD — statewide Florida certification service with online appointments and multiple clinic locations.
Looking beyond the Deerfield Beach area? You can view the complete, official statewide list of registered medical marijuana physicians from Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), which also has authoritative, up-to-date information on the state’s medical marijuana program.
Planet 13 in Deerfield Beach
Once you’re certified, Planet 13’s Deerfield Beach dispensary is ready to help.
Planet 13 Deerfield Beach: 1101 Powerline Road #104, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 · (954) 708-2114 · serving Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, and Coral Springs.
The store carries flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, and concentrates from licensed Florida producers, with staff who can help match products to what your doctor recommended.
Deerfield Beach medical marijuana FAQ
Do I need a card to shop at Planet 13 in Deerfield Beach? Yes. Florida requires an active Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card, issued after a qualified physician certifies you.
How much does a Florida medical marijuana card cost? The state charges a $75 annual registry fee (about $77.75 online). Physician evaluations typically add $150–$250 for the first visit.
Can I get certified over telehealth in Florida? No — the initial certification requires an in-person exam. Renewals can often be handled by telehealth.
How long until I can buy? Most patients receive their registry ID in about 5–10 business days.
This article is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Medical marijuana eligibility and dosing are decisions for a qualified physician. Program rules and fees are set by the Florida OMMU and may change; verify current requirements at the state registry. You must be a Florida resident and meet program requirements to participate.
Planet 13 Deerfield Beach discounts & deals
Being a Florida medical marijuana patient comes with real savings, and Planet 13 stacks several ways for Deerfield Beach patients to spend less. Whether you’re brand new to the program or a longtime cardholder, here’s how to make your visit go further — from first-time offers to everyday discounts for veterans, seniors, educators, and more.
New patient savings
50% OFF your first 3 visits.
*Exclusions Apply
Everyday Discounts (Loyalty Members):
40% OFF Veterans & First Responders ·
35% OFF Cannabis Industry & Hospitality (Mon–Wed) ·
25% OFF Seniors (55+) & Pediatric Caregivers ·
20% OFF Teachers, College Students & SNAP/SSI/SSDI.
Can’t be combined — one per transaction.
*Exclusions Apply
Weekly specials
Try It Tuesday (one product at its best price, one day only) ·
Wisdom Wednesday 55+ (60% off 9–11 AM, 50% rest of day) ·
Thank You Thursday (Veterans, First Responders, Medical Professionals, K-12 Teachers, Government Employees 50% all day, 60% off 5–7 PM).
*Exclusions Apply
About Planet 13 Florida
Planet 13 Florida is a licensed Florida medical marijuana treatment center, serving registered patients across our locations statewide with flower, concentrates, edibles, vapes, tinctures, and topicals from our family of house brands. Browse our full menu online to see what’s available near you, or stop into any Planet 13 Florida location and talk with our team in person — they’re happy to walk you through product types, formats, and lab results so you can make an informed choice. For guidance about your own care, always consult your qualified physician.
Florida medical marijuana patients can explore the cannabis products that best fit their needs at planet13florida.com.
DISCLAIMER
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Planet 13 Florida is a licensed Medicinal Marijuana Treatment Company. Medical cannabis in Florida requires a valid physician recommendation and OMMU registration. No cannabinoid compound discussed herein is FDA-approved for the treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or condition, except where explicitly stated (e.g., Epidiolex for epilepsy). Research cited represents the current state of scientific inquiry and should not be interpreted as established clinical guidance. Consult your physician before making any changes to your wellness plan.
Planet 13 Florida operates 33 dispensary locations across the state of Florida as a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC). Florida law requires a physician recommendation to purchase medical cannabis products.
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