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Benefits of a New York Medical Cannabis Certificate:
Expedited Medical Cannabis Certifications
It's now easier than ever to get your New York MMJ Card.
Conditions in New York State have been expanded to any condition based on practitioner’s discretion.
➢ Expedited nurse telemed call
➢ Answer eligibility questions
➢ Pay only when approved
➢ Receive rapid certificate
Traditional Medical Cannabis Appointments
For patients looking for our traditional appointment types,
we offer both physician & nurse appointments in your preferred setting to certify or recertify patients.
➢ Telemedicine appointments
➢ House call visits
➢ Office appointments
➢ Follow up appointments
Prepaid Managed Medical Cannabis Care Plans
For patients with complex health conditions that require an in-depth review of medical history & close supervision by a physician, we recommend selecting one of our managed care plans.
➢ Choose from 3 prepaid plans
➢ Best for complex conditions
➢ Extended support for care givers
➢ Home delivery coordination
Whether you prefer to be self guided, need an expedited certification, have complex medical needs or you are looking to be under the guidance of a medical professional, Cannabis Doctors of New York can help.
We offer telemedicine, house call visits, in-person appointments, physician appointments, follow up appointments, nurse consultations & long term managed care plans.
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Cannabis Doctors of New York provides expedited MMJ certifications for a wide range of medical conditions:
➢ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
➢Alzheimer's/Dementia
➢Autism Spectrum
➢ADHD/ADD
➢Anxiety
➢Anorexia
➢Auto-Immune Disorders
➢Depression
➢Cancer
➢Crohn's Disease
➢Cystic Fibrosis
➢Epilepsy and Seizures
➢Fibromyalgia
➢Glaucoma
➢HIV/AIDS
➢Huntington's Disease
➢Inflammatory Bowel (IBD)
➢Intractable Spasticity​​
➢Insomnia
➢Multiple Sclerosis
➢Muscle Spasms
➢Neuropathies
➢Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
➢Opioid Use Disorder
➢Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
➢Parkinson's Disease
➢PTSD
➢Pain (Acute/Chronic)
➢Restless legs syndrome
➢Rheumatoid arthritis
➢Thyroid Disease
➢TMD (TMJ Disorders)
➢Wasting Syndrome
Most medical conditions and symptoms qualify, if you do not see your condition listed, please reach out to us, we can help.
Cannabis Doctors of New York began in 2016 as the first state-approved group of practitioners specializing in cannabis certifications and the management of medical marijuana use. Since then we have helped thousands of patients in New York State.
Kenneth R. Weinberg, M.D.
Kenneth R. Weinberg is a three time Board Certified Emergency Medicine and Medical Marijuana physician. After finishing a residency in Internal Medicine, Dr. Weinberg created a Fellowship in Psychoneuroimmunology at the Manhattan VA, then trained in Emergency Medicine at Bellevue and NYU Langone Hospital.
Dr. Weinberg has practiced Emergency and Urgent Care Medicine
for over three decades.
When New York State’s Compassionate Care Act was passed in January of 2016 he founded Cannabis Doctors of New York. The practice - which is based in New York City and Upstate - certifies patients, educates the public, and advocates for the many benefits of medical marijuana. The advocacy, education, as well as cannabis research are also carried out in his role as a member of the Medicinal Cannabis Workgroup at Northwell Health.
Dr. Weinberg has treated hundreds of patients with diseases across a spectrum of conditions. He is a cannabis advocate and an emerging thought leader who has lectured on the benefits of cannabis throughout the state, met with elected officials to promote its use, and been featured in various publications.
Sarah Halweil, R.N.
Sarah Halweil has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. Early in her career, she specialized in labor and delivery and later developed expertise in cannabis medicine.
She has helped hundreds of patients with many conditions and challenges, including pain and opioid reduction.
She has provided cannabis guidance during hospice care
and as an adjunct to cancer treatment.
Sarah was previously the clinical coordinator for a complementary therapy program at Southampton Hospital in New York. Her team used techniques including reiki, yoga, and essential oil therapy to help patients cope with their pain and exhaustion to experience better overall health and well-being.
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For people who are interested in using cannabis as medicine,
there are general guidelines, but many benefit from personal attention. Others may have a few questions and need direction in navigating the burgeoning field of cannabis.
Nurse Sarah loves helping to find the best, most suitable regimen and providing medical feedback for her patients.
We are here for you.
Cannabis Doctors of New York serves patients throughout the state of New York. In-person visits are available at our office in Midtown Manhattan. House Calls are provided to all 5 Boroughs as well as Columbia County & Capital Region.
Our staff provides dedicated cannabis concierge service.
Reach out to us for assistance.
(212) 838-4965