Marimed Consults

Yes, indeed.

Yes, anxiety could be a qualifying condition. The doctor makes the final decision, but you certainly wouldn't be the first to get approved for anxiety. If you'd like to set up an appointment, just give us a call and we can discuss further.

Sure, as long as you've been treated for these problems within the last 2 years, you shouldn't have a problem getting approved.

Medical records are helpful but not required. You should be fine

Yes, as long as you've got records from within the last 2 years, chronic pain could certainly be a qualifying condition

The cost for an initial consult is $175; if you're already one of our patients and just need to get recertified, the fee is $100. If you'd like to set up an appointment, just give us a call and we can hammer out the details.

The cost for the appointment is actually $175, and it covers evaluation and certification. If you don't have a chronic, debilitating condition and therefore don't qualify, we should be able to figure that out before we take your money. We have NEVER taken someone's money and denied them a card. During covid we are currently charging only $150, and the that is the only cost associated with obtaining a card. For patients that are already established in our practice, renewal is just $100.

There are 2 things the state requires you to do once a year to keep your card active: 1 is to reregister your card (either online through the virtual gateway or through the mail), and the other is to come see the doctor to get certified for another year. If you'd like to set up a renewal appointment, just give us a call and we can hammer out the details.

So to qualify for a medical marijuana card in Massachusetts, a patient must have an "active, chronic, debilitating condition"..."Active" means diagnosed or treated within the last 2 years. Ultimately, the doctor is the one who makes the decision... If you have records that are older than 2 years, but have since found marijuana to be an effective treatment and have been self medicating since, obviating the need for other treatment and therefore more recent records, he might still approve you... However, if you have no records whatsoever, Dr. Getz is very unlikely to approve you...

A doctor is technically able to override the 10oz/60 day limit, but only if you have some legitimate medical reason for needing more...4.78g per day is a fairly liberal starting point at the default legal limit. Our doctor has occasionally overridden this limit but never by 6 oz.

While COPD is not on the list of specifically covered illnesses, a licensed physician may recommend medical use of marijuana for any chronic, debilitating disease whose symptoms it might alleviate...While there is evidence that cannabis (THC, specifically) can have bronchodilatory effects, the irritant effects of smoking can negate this entirely, so it becomes all the more important to use alternative methods of consumption (i.e. edibles, tinctures, etc). (Of course, no doctor will EVER recommend smoking ANYTHING, as smoke is always bad for your lungs...) As far as whether the doctor HERE would recommend it for COPD alone, I cannot say for certain-- he'd likely make that decision on a case by case basis using his medical judgment... Of course, the likelihood he'd approve you would greatly increase if you also have other chronic, debilitating symptoms it might also help with, such as chronic pain, migraines, insomnia, anxiety/depression, etc...

Yes, migraines could qualify you, as long as you've had them for more than 3 months and they interfere with your ability to live a normal life...if you're able to bring records documenting the migraines, great! (Notes from an office visit or problem list from the last 2 years, or a note/letter from a doctor) If not, we'll just need you to sign a record release form...if you'd like to make an appointment, just call us at (413)455-1081 and we can hammer out the details!

The evaluation for a new patient is $175; for established patients recertification is $100. We can give a temporary paper card at the time of the visit, there's a form to fill out online for the state and they send the official license through the mail.

Yes, migraines could certainly qualify you, as long as you've had then for at least 3 months and they interfere with a major life activity--like getting a good night's sleep, holding down a job, thinking etc. And While it won't necessarily help CURE you of any underlying disease, it can certainly help you deal with symptoms... this goes for diverticulitis, migraines, or pretty much anything else that might qualify you for a card.

No they don't sell edibles. It is a medical office to get your medical marijuana card.

I think you misunderstand the nature of our business: we are not a dispensary, but rather a doctor's office where you can get evaluated for a medical marijuana card. As such, we are not allowed to be involved in distributing or selling marijuana in any way. However, at the moment, recreational sales have not yet begun in the state as far as we know, so, as of right now, you do indeed need a medical card to visit and purchase from dispensaries.

We are on vacation, the doctor will be out of the country until August 13th. Someone is supposed to be returning calls if you leave a message. Sorry about the confusion.

In addition to saving the 20% tax off the top, many dispensaries offer discounts and coupons to new and recertifying patients, as well as further discounts for seniors, veterans, and those with financial hardships...For instance, in the immediate Springfield area, one can collect several hundred dollars worth of coupons when obtaining and/or renewing their certification, and thousands more if you're willing to travel further in the state.

This is not a dispensary, but rather a doctor's office where Massachusetts residents can get evaluated for a medical marijuana card. So, short answer: no.

This is not a dispensary, but a doctor's office where you can get evaluated for a medical marijuana card. As such we will never be involved in distribution, as per the law.

Call them its easy and 175$

Patients do report relief from symptoms, although there's no evidence it changes the underlying neuropathy, just helps you live with it.

As long as you've been to the doctor for these problems within the last two years, yes sir.

Yes, As long as you've been seen for (at least some of) these problems in the last two years, we'll just need you to fill out a record release form and should be able to obtain records.

PTSD and anxiety could certainly be qualifying conditions, as long as you have records showing you complained of/were treated for these problems within the last 2 years

Well your question isn't exactly clear, but smoking ANYTHING is bad for your lungs and the doctor will strongly advise against it. Fortunately, there are many other ways to obtain the benefits of cannabis without smoking, such as edible products, capsules, tinctures, topical ointments, and vaporizers. The doctor will explain this all in detail if you'd like to come in for an appointment, or you can try contacting one of the 16 open dispensaries for more info.