If you live in the Jacksonville area, this guide can help you take the first steps toward obtaining a Florida medical cannabis card. Learn how to find a qualified medical cannabis doctor in Jacksonville, prepare for your evaluation, and complete the state registration process. We will also explain what to expect once you are approved and ready to visit a licensed medical cannabis dispensary.
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) — the dispensaries around Jacksonville, including Planet 13. One point specific to Florida: the state requires an in-person exam for your first certification, so a local Jacksonville-area doctor matters.
Do you qualify? Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
The process is more straightforward than most people expect, and most Jacksonville patients are approved to shop within a week or two.
- See a qualified Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville MMTC like Planet 13 to fill your recommendation.
What it costs, roughly: a first-time evaluation in the Jacksonville area typically runs $150–$250, plus the $75 state fee. Renewals are usually less.
Already have a card? Renewing in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville
The physicians below are registered with the state of Florida and located within about 15 miles of Planet 13’s Jacksonville dispensaries. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Holt | Atlantic Beach | 358 Plaza | (202) 445-0709 |
| Hadas Maimon | Atlantic Beach | 564 Aquatic Dr | — |
| Justin Alfonso | Jacksonville | 15255 Max Leggett Pkwy | (904) 223-3321 |
| Gloriosa Antiporda | Jacksonville | 3750 San Jose Pl | (904) 735-0665 |
| Donald Auerbach | Jacksonville | 9188 Sugar Beach Ln W | (904) 238-2418 |
| Brent Beadling | Jacksonville | 7880 Gate Pkwy | (904) 204-5250 |
| Johnique Bennett | Jacksonville | 6871 Belfort Oaks Pl | (904) 839-1990 |
| Marc Blatt | Jacksonville | 8613 Old Kings Rd S | (904) 493-3390 |
| Charles Booras | Jacksonville | 6426 Bowden Rd Ste 201 | (904) 420-3703 |
| Nicholas Bremer | Jacksonville | 5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy | (904) 223-3321 |
| Amanda Brenner | Jacksonville | 1 Shircliff Way | — |
| Phillip Bruner | Jacksonville | 10095 Beach Blvd | (844) 442-0362 |
| Jorge Buendia | Jacksonville | 9550 Regency Sq Blvd Ste 300 | (904) 744-7300 |
| Katherine Byra | Jacksonville | 7807 Baymeadows Rd E #207 | — |
| John Carey | Jacksonville | 5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy | (904) 223-3321 |
| Jeffrey Caudill | Jacksonville | 5851 Timuquana Rd #401 | (904) 317-5069 |
| Fadi Chalhoub | Jacksonville | 2436 University Blvd W | (904) 304-7404 |
| Liberto Colombo | Jacksonville | 5964 Normandy Blvd | (904) 327-3533 |
| Rebecca Cooper | Jacksonville | 4201 Belfort Rd | — |
| Diana Cordero-Loperena | Jacksonville | 8563 Argyle Business Loop | (904) 802-7048 |
| Michael Cordova | Jacksonville | 3117 Spring Glen Rd | (904) 476-1816 |
| Grant Dawson | Jacksonville | 4600 Touchton Rd | (727) 404-7282 |
| Robert De Padua | Jacksonville | 9951 Atlantic Blvd | (904) 302-7002 |
| Kristie Driver | Jacksonville | 5011 Gate Pkwy Bldg 100 | (904) 523-3351 |
| Harelle Duncan | Jacksonville | 10365 Hood Rd S | (904) 326-0181 |
| Karen Edwards-Crawford | Jacksonville | 1373 Ingleside Ave | (904) 703-7246 |
| Barbara Emery-Stolzer | Jacksonville | 9901 San Jose Blvd | (888) 908-0143 |
| Mohammad Farooque | Jacksonville | 10175 Fortune Pkwy | (904) 379-5928 |
| Jerry Foltz | Jacksonville | 4796 Hodges Blvd | (904) 449-7246 |
| Donald Freedman | Jacksonville | 4063 Salisbury Rd | (904) 281-0460 |
| Renee Gallo | Jacksonville | 2023 Myra St | (904) 503-5464 |
| Maggie Garcia | Jacksonville | 5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy | (904) 223-3321 |
| Ghassan Ghata | Jacksonville | 13866 Weeping Willow Way | — |
| Jonathan Gonzalez | Jacksonville | 14011 Beach Blvd Ste 210 | (904) 367-2277 |
| Andrew Halperin | Jacksonville | 10946 Kentworth Way | (904) 357-0218 |
| Kenneth Hitz | Jacksonville | 12466 Cliff Rose Trail | (904) 999-9927 |
| Kevin Holmewood | Jacksonville | 1103 Gallant Fox Cir N | (518) 727-5112 |
| Bold Hood | Jacksonville | 14749 Marsh View Dr | (850) 488-0595 |
| Syed Hussain | Jacksonville | 7685 103rd St | (904) 771-1116 |
| Franklin Irwin | Jacksonville | 11555 Central Pkwy S304 | (904) 201-3111 |
| Alexis Jimenez | Jacksonville | 4796 Hodges Blvd | (904) 449-7246 |
| Patrick Karl | Jacksonville | 108 Crowder Ct | (912) 452-4437 |
| Parveen Khanna | Jacksonville | 10250 Normandy Blvd | (904) 495-7200 |
| Harold Laski | Jacksonville | 3604 Southside Blvd | (904) 641-4411 |
| Lisa Lowry | Jacksonville | 841 Prudential Dr | (904) 396-5682 |
| Justin Mann | Jacksonville | 5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy | (904) 223-3321 |
| Donald Mars | Jacksonville | 9901 San Jose Blvd | (888) 908-0143 |
| Huber Matos-Garsault | Jacksonville | 2570 Atlantic Blvd | (904) 398-4860 |
| Gregory McNamara | Jacksonville | 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd | (904) 885-1876 |
| Scott Miles | Jacksonville | 8262 Point Meadows Dr | (904) 780-0856 |
| Kia Mitchell | Jacksonville | 11555 Central Pkwy | (904) 747-3800 |
| Dmitriy Model | Jacksonville | 1633 Racetrack Rd 101 | (904) 230-6988 |
| Thomas Murray | Jacksonville | 3604 Southside Blvd | (904) 641-4411 |
| Maryam Pasha | Jacksonville | 1023 N Liberty St | (310) 710-4272 |
| Vishal Patel | Jacksonville | 8833 Perimeter Park Blvd | (904) 687-1055 |
| Bao Pham | Jacksonville | 6100 Kennerly Rd | (904) 527-3135 |
| Shannon Pringle | Jacksonville | 9557 Maidstone Mill Dr W | — |
| Rene Pulido | Jacksonville | 2624 Atlantic Blvd | (904) 513-3240 |
| Naim Quail | Jacksonville | 11261 San Jose Blvd | — |
| Azeem Rathore | Jacksonville | 12380 Mandarin Rd | (239) 427-1700 |
| Sharon Reinertsen Garland | Jacksonville | Cardona Direct Primary Care | (904) 551-4625 |
| Leticia Reno | Jacksonville | 10013 Andean Fox Dr | (844) 442-0362 |
| Scott Schimpff | Jacksonville | 280 Dundas Dr | (904) 751-4906 |
| Kristin Scott | Jacksonville | 7406 Fullerton St | — |
| Mae Sheikh-Ali | Jacksonville | 3627 University Blvd S | (904) 559-2617 |
| Raymond Silbar | Jacksonville | 8913 Shining Oak Ct | (904) 885-7181 |
| Harpreet Singh | Jacksonville | 1909 Perry St | (844) 745-5822 |
| Sourial Sourial | Jacksonville | UF Family Medicine – Brentwood | (904) 383-1040 |
| Chidi Uche | Jacksonville | 1126 University Blvd | (904) 503-3247 |
| Neal Verma | Jacksonville | 2624 Atlantic Blvd | (904) 586-0041 |
| Claudio Vincenty | Jacksonville | 5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy | (904) 223-3321 |
| Michael Warhurst | Jacksonville | 15496 Max Leggett Pkwy | (904) 895-5400 |
| Shahid Zeb | Jacksonville | 4123 University Blvd S | (904) 367-4460 |
| Haitao Zhang | Jacksonville | 6100 Greenland Rd | — |
| Ralph Badanowski | Jacksonville Beach | 3201 Ocean Dr S | (904) 294-3548 |
| Aaron Lichtman | Jacksonville Beach | 1300 Marsh Landing Pkwy | — |
| Linda Quinn | Jacksonville Beach | 410 Jacksonville Dr | (904) 595-5980 |
| Bryce Tiller | Jacksonville Beach | Pure Harmony Med Spa | (904) 372-9137 |
| Sherif El-Salawy | Ponte Vedra | Sherif El-Salawy Medical | (352) 514-5211 |
| Ryan Griffin | Ponte Vedra | 238 Canal Blvd Ste 2 | (904) 395-3041 |
| Eli Loch | Ponte Vedra | 380 Town Plaza Ave | (904) 750-3787 |
| Erich Schramm | Ponte Vedra | 145 Hilden Rd | (904) 342-5457 |
| Justin Spooner | Ponte Vedra Beach | 268 Clearwater Dr | (904) 280-6701 |
Prefer to start online? Statewide telehealth options
If visiting a local Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
Once you’re certified, Planet 13 operates two dispensaries in the Jacksonville area.
Planet 13 Jacksonville — Roosevelt: 4339 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32210 · (904) 619-2240 · serving Riverside, Ortega, and the Westside.
Planet 13 Jacksonville — Sunbeam: 5298 Sunbeam Rd #6, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · (904) 337-0554 · serving Mandarin, Baymeadows, and the Southside.
Both locations carry flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, and concentrates from licensed Florida producers, with staff who can help match products to what your doctor recommended. Delivery is available across much of the Jacksonville metro.
Jacksonville medical marijuana FAQ
Do I need a card to shop at Planet 13 in Jacksonville? 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 Jacksonville discounts & deals
Being a Florida medical marijuana patient comes with real savings, and Planet 13 stacks several ways for Jacksonville 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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